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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Intramurals: Rookie flag football referees step up

TOMMY REINKING October 13, 2011

The flag football season comes to an end next week, and it won't only be the freshman players wrapping up their first taste of the sport. The Iowa Recreational Services has had to ask many rookie referees...

Iowa swimmers have underwater vision

BEN ROSS October 13, 2011

It should be no surprise that, in this day and age, athletes look to technology — especially video and film equipment — to improve and critique their performance. Almost any athlete, no matter the...

Record-breaking freshman swimmer takes unexpected path

TORK MASON October 13, 2011

Iowa freshman Becky Stoughton never wanted to be a competitive swimmer — but because it was convenient for her parents, a swimmer is exactly what she ended up being. And it seems to be working for her. The...

Men’s golf halfway done

BEN SCHUFF October 13, 2011

The Iowa men's golf team has two tournaments remaining this fall, and the golfers know there's work to be done. On Monday, Ian Vandersee said he doesn't think he and his teammates "will ever get...

Hawkeye ground game struggles

SAM LOUWAGIE October 13, 2011

The Iowa football team needed 4 yards. After quarterback James Vandenberg completed a short pass to tight end Zach Derby, the Hawkeyes faced second-and-4 from their own 41. More than seven minutes remained...

Oral argument set in Phil Jones case

DI STAFF October 13, 2011

A former University of Iowa employee's lawsuit against the university will continue with a court-ordered oral argument, according to court documents filed today. Former UI Vice President for Student Services...

Local man assaults woman at gas station

DI STAFF October 13, 2011

An Iowa City man was charged Wednesday with assault causing bodily injury after he allegedly struck a woman in a local convenience store. Iowa City police responded to the BP station on Keokuk Avenue...

Occupy IC teach-ins educate public

JENNY EARL October 13, 2011

A little rain didn't stop Occupy Iowa City's plans to incorporate Occupy Wall Street's use of teach-ins. The group, which has camped out at College Green Park since Oct. 7, held its first teach-in Wednesday...

Poll: Americans trust local over federal gov’t

ASMAA ELKEURTI October 13, 2011

Americans are more confident that their local and state governments can handle problems than they are that the president and Congress can, according to a recent Gallup Poll. For local government officials...

Iowa Senate vote could re-spark gay marriage issue

MAX FREUND October 13, 2011

Local groups are worried that, in Iowa, the right to legally express the love that binds two people is at risk of being broken. Democrats in Iowa — a state that legalized same-sex marriage in 2009 in...

UI Credit Union may gain customers after big bank switch

MELISSA DAWKINS October 13, 2011

The University of Iowa Community Credit Union might see an uptick in customers as big-bank patrons try to avoid additional swipe charges, some experts said. This follows Bank of America announcing on...

UI in $170,000 marketing consultant partnership

KRISTEN EAST October 13, 2011

The University of Iowa is spending thousands to find new ways to reach out to prospective students and secure more funding. According to documents obtained by The Daily Iowan through a public-records...

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