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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

Hawkeye tennis’ Speer coping with injuries in final season

TOM CLOS March 29, 2012

The 2012 season was supposed to be Iowa men's tennis player Chris Speer's big opportunity. After participating in only five matches over three seasons, the senior finally got the chance to prove himself...

Hawkeye baseball’s offense goes flat in loss

MATT COZZI March 29, 2012

The Iowa baseball team was on the brink of gaining all the momentum in the eighth inning of its game against Nebraska Omaha on Wednesday night. Iowa was trailing 3-1, but Maverick pitcher Cole Volkers...

Notebook: Hawkeyes with running back question marks — again

SAM LOUWAGIE March 29, 2012

Several Iowa running backs have left the Hawkeye program over the last few years, often under murky circumstances. Running-back coach Lester Erb gave some insight into the team's backfield attrition problem...

Sen. Joe Seng will appear on June primary ballot

DI STAFF March 29, 2012

Sen. Joe Seng, D-Davenport, will appear on the June primary ballot for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, according to the Des Moines Register. This comes after a state election panel dismissed a complaint...

First candidate forum for Liberal Arts dean today

DI STAFF March 29, 2012

Chaden Djalali, the first candidate in the University of Iowa's search for a new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will hold a public forum at 4 p.m. today in W290 Chemistry Building. Djalali...

Washington native has a flame for fire

JORDYN REILAND March 29, 2012

Dozens of unopened Matchbox cars line the large shelves in Bruce McAvoy's office. The UI fire-safety coordinator has collected them since he was a boy, and he said the tradition has continued with his...

European Union Ambassador: Debt crisis has global and economic impact

KRISTEN EAST March 29, 2012

The European Union's ambassador to the United States called upon Iowans to recognize the local and global impact of the European debt crisis, noting the long-standing relationship between the United States...

Biden touts manufacturing jobs, criticizes GOP opponents in Davenport

CHASTITY DILLARD March 29, 2012

DAVENPORT — Vice President Joe Biden stressed that revitalizing the manufacturing industry is key to rebuilding the nation's middle class while also striking out at Republican presidential-nomination...

Volunteer program provides assistance to patients and pets

DORA GROTE March 29, 2012

Helen Richerson sat quietly in her chair enjoying the company of her dog, Bella, giving her puppy-dog kisses. Richerson said she has been a pet-lover since she was 7 years old but caring for her pets has...

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