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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

All hail Walmart, lord of sustainability

CHRIS STEINKE April 26, 2012

In this fast-paced Iowa City life of waking up hungover all the time, one's schedule can fill up quickly. Hitting the snooze button can take up to four hours, and then there's that whole eating thing,...

Keep student loan interest rates low

GUEST COLUMN April 26, 2012

Fifty years ago, college was a luxury. Back then, you could still graduate from high school and get a good paying job that would guarantee you a place in the middle class. Those days are gone. A postsecondary...

Point/counterpoint: Which Hawkeye will have the biggest impact in his rookie NFL season?

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

Riley Reiff, Offensive Tackle In all likelihood, Riley Reiff will become the sixth Hawkeye player under Kirk Ferentz to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft tonight. Reiff will also have...

Big Ten Tournament: Iowa men’s tennis’ disappointing season ends

TOM CLOS April 26, 2012

The chance that the Iowa men's tennis team can win four matches in four days after an 0-11 mark in regular-season Big Ten play looks rather improbable. Throw in the Hawkeyes' ongoing 19-meet losing streak,...

Big Ten Tournament: Hawkeye women’s tennis look for revenge

PATRICK MASON April 26, 2012

The Iowa women's tennis team struggled against Big Ten opponents this season. A large number of strong teams in the conference, coupled with facing good teams on the road, pushed the Hawkeyes near the...

Iowa track’s Smith keeping things upbeat

TORK MASON April 26, 2012

Iowa assistant track coach Christi Smith can often be heard yelling from across the field at Cretzmeyer Track. It's a good bet she's happy about something. Smith has brought a high energy level to the...

NFL Draft 2012: Ferentz thinks seven could be drafted

SETH ROBERTS April 26, 2012

A dozen of Kirk Ferentz's former players have been drafted into the NFL in the past two years. If he has his way, that number will jump to 19 — or maybe even 20 — by the end of the upcoming weekend. Seven...

Man charged with criminal mischief after headbutting a patrol car

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A man was charged earlier this week after he allegedly headbutted a police car. Rakeem Eberhart, 23, North Liberty, was charged Tuesday with second-degree criminal mischief. According to a North Liberty...

Second suspect arrested in Creekside Market robbery

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A second man has beencharged with robbing an Iowa City market. Dantriel Ware, 18, 913 Harlocke St., was charged March 12 with assault with use or display of a weapon, going armed with intent, and first-degree...

SSMID board announces name change

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

A local downtown organization has a new name. The Downtown Iowa City Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District has changed its name to the Iowa City Downtown District, according to a release from...

Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature names Kenyon as interim director

DI STAFF April 26, 2012

John Kenyon was named as the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature interim executive director Wednesday, according to a press release. He is scheduled to take the position May 14. Kenyon will replace former...

Global awareness increases free cancer screenings

DEREK KELLISON April 26, 2012

Physicians across the globe were saying "open wide" for Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week this week. The event is an effort to raise awareness of the probability of cancer through...

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