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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Field Hawks face off against Buckeyes at Grant Field

CODY GOODWIN September 28, 2012

The past five games haven’t all been easy for the 11th-ranked Iowa field-hockey team, but they’ve all ended the same: five wins. What was once a small spark following the loss to then-No....

Minnesota defense shows improvement ahead of clash with Hawkeyes

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD September 28, 2012

Minnesota leads the Big Ten in interceptions and is ninth nationally (seven teams are tied for second, with Minnesota right under them). The Gopher defense is good. Maybe better than good. The team is...

City to hold open house Monday for downtown, Riverfront Crossings plans

DI STAFF September 28, 2012

The public is invited to view and discuss the unveiling of Iowa City’s proposed Downtown District and Riverfront Crossings draft plan on Oct. 1. The event will begin at 5:15 p.m. at 410 E. Washington...

UI police release annual Clery report

DI STAFF September 28, 2012

The University of Iowa police released the annual Clery Campus Crime and Safety Report on Thursday, detailing sex offenses, alcohol-related arrests, and burglaries, among other items. The report is prepared...

UI Career Center expands services

CASSIDY RILEY September 28, 2012

The University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center has updated its services this year to reach more students — at a low cost to students. New features have been added to the Hireahawk website, a new webinar...

Facebook use dwindles for some UI students

RISHABH R. JAIN September 28, 2012

Christopher Philips was getting frustrated with his habit. He was tired of all the drama and sham that it entailed. Annoyed by the daily dose of peeking into other people’s lives, Philips deactivated...

Kid Captain: Mauck walks again after overcoming Bilateral Clubfoot

ANNA THEODOSIS September 28, 2012

When Ally Mauck was adopted from China in 2004, coming to the United States was only half the journey. “She came home Thanksgiving day,” Joyce Mauck, Ally’s mother, said. “She...

Johnson County residents urge supervisors to ban plastic bags

STACEY MURRAY September 28, 2012

Some things — including wine, cheese, and environmental activism — are better with age. The 100Grannies program went before the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting to request support for its...

Bus tour supporting retention of gay marriage decision judge makes stop in Johnson County today

BRENT GRIFFITHS September 28, 2012

Three years later, the debate over the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage has long left the courtroom and will be in ballot boxes across Iowa once again. Two years after three of the...

Johnson County sees large turnout after first day of early voting

NICK HASSETT September 28, 2012

Voters in Johnson County are on pace to cast a record number of early votes this election year. After the first day of early voting, the number of ballot requests surpassed that of  2008 and the previous...

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