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

Commentary: Can’t Hyde the truth, Micah can play

SAM LOUWAGIE October 15, 2012

EAST LANSING, MICH. — The Hawkeyes could not afford to play without Micah Hyde. The senior cornerback got the wind knocked out of him when a Michigan State player landed on him in the final minute...

Iowa’s d-line stops Michigan State running back from running over the Hawkeyes

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 15, 2012

EAST LANSING, MICH. — Le’Veon Bell averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt prior to facing the Hawkeyes on Oct. 13. The running back was used to nabbing numerous long runs, wriggling out from defenders...

Local man charged in sexual abuse incident

DI STAFF October 15, 2012

A local man was charged Oct. 12 after an alleged sexual assault at 3042 Muscatine Ave. Apt. 28. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Russell Williams, 25, address unknown, was charged after officers...

Swisher man charged after threatening juveniles with a handgun

DI STAFF October 15, 2012

A Swisher man was charged Oct. 12 after allegedly threatening two juveniles with a handgun. According to a series of complaints from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, James Morgan, 46, was charged...

Marking Archaeology Day, UI officials tout their international reach

NICK HASSETT October 15, 2012

The weather outside Macbride Hall last weekend was damp and dreary, but inside, it was a step into the past. National Archaeology Day is Oct. 20, and the University of Iowa celebrated the occasion with...

UI sophomore starts successful web business at his family’s farm

RISHABH R. JAIN October 15, 2012

With a blue American Eagle shirt and a broad smile, University of Iowa sophomore Tyler Finchum’s modest outlook makes him look like just another student at UI Tippie School of Business. A close look...

Former congressman connects humanities, Citizens United decision

BRIANNA JETT October 15, 2012

For Jim Leach, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the power of a few choice words is exemplified in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizen United decision, furthering the need for...

Local veterans differ on priority of election issues

STACEY MURRAY October 15, 2012

While United States veterans account for fewer than 10 percent of the electorate, they hold strong opinions on voting and particpation in democracy. In the 2008 presidential election, 15.8 million veterans...

UI officials ‘excited’ for IMU reconstruction, Regent ‘disappointed’ with delays

ERIC CLARK October 15, 2012

While many University of Iowa officials have voiced their excitement about the reconstruction of the IMU ground floor, one regent is skeptical about the process. The cost of fully repairing and protecting...

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