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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

Women’s swimming and diving take aim at Spartans in home opener

TORK MASON October 28, 2011

The Iowa women's swimming and diving team will enter Saturday's dual meet with a goal of taking the next step in its development, and the Hawkeyes say they're confident they can achieve that goal. Iowa...

Iowa men’s tennis to host Big Ten Indoors for first time ever

RYAN MURPHY October 28, 2011

One of the best men's tennis fall seasons in recent memory is coming to end, and the Hawkeyes now have an opportunity never before given to an Iowa tennis team: The chance to host the Big Ten indoor championships. The...

Hawkeye Hauler keeps on truckin’

BEN ROSS October 28, 2011

Maybe you have seen it. On game days, the Black and Gold 18-wheeler can be found nestled near the tailgate lot between Kinnick Stadium and the Bubble. The trailer reads, "It's great to be a Hawkeye,"...

Supervisors vote against support for animal shelter

DI STAFF October 28, 2011

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to refrain from contributing toward the funding of a new Iowa City animal shelter. "They have come to us asking that the county...

City council to consider Self-Support Municipal District tax

DI STAFF October 28, 2011

The Iowa City City Council is scheduled to host a public hearing and the first consideration of the implementation of a self-supporting municipal district Nov 1, according to the council agenda released...

West Branch man charged with second-degree theft

DI STAFF October 28, 2011

A West Branch man was charged with second-degree theft Monday after he allegedly stole almost $4,000 cash from Campus Towing during his employment there. Robert Van Ginkel, 50, allegedly stole cash from...

Regents OK UI building projects

DI STAFF October 28, 2011

The regents unanimously approved a UI request to continue several capital-improvement projects Thursday. UI officials gained permission to build a $90 million College of Pharmacy building and reconstruct...

Regents OK UI estate sale

DI STAFF October 28, 2011

The state Board of Regents unanimously approved a University of Iowa request to sell university property Thursday. The UI will sell approximately 108.85 acres of farmland — located in Harrison County...

Medical officials: "non-accidental trauma" cause of death in Dykstra murder trial

DI STAFF October 28, 2011

Several medical officials testified Thursday in the Brian Dykstra second-degree murder trial that the death of his 20-month-old adopted child was due to "non-accidental trauma." Doctors and...

Irish voices make their IC debut

CARLY HURWITZ October 28, 2011

The set of the Riverside Theatre feels distant from Iowa City this weekend. The Irish accents emanating from the stage give an impression of being transported around the world to the Aran Island called...

UI officials launch tuition calculator

JORDYN REILAND October 28, 2011

Prospective University of Iowa students and their parents may be able to have a more accurate estimate of college costs. A new financial-aid calculator, which colleges must launch nationwide Saturday,...

Regents ok new UI advisory board

DORA GROTE October 28, 2011

CEDAR FALLS — Health-care issuessuch as potential budget cuts have prompted University of Iowa officials to create the UI Health Care Board of Advisers, officials said. "The national issues on...

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