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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

Officials reveal Oskaloosa Mammoth findings

NATHANIEL OTJEN October 18, 2012

Sarah Horgen delicately removed the cloth cover from a large mammoth tooth and set one of her latest excavated artifacts onto the table. “Finds like this don’t come around every day,”...

Harkin visits Wilton to campaign for statehouse candidate Dick Schwab

RISHABH R. JAIN October 18, 2012

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, spoke to elderly community members about the importance of education and earned benefits in the Iowa town of Tipton. Serving his fifth term in the U.S. Senate, Harkin spoke to...

Williams accepts plea, but faces up to 55 years in prison

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 18, 2012

Lillie Williams, a Coralville woman previously accused of first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 14-year-old boy in a house fire, accepted a plea deal on Tuesday. “[Richard and Susie...

Mason calls for sportsmanship ahead of Penn State game

LAUREN COFFEY October 18, 2012

In light of the sanctions against Penn State University’s football program, University of Iowa President Sally Mason and other UI officials are concerned students may go too far with poor sportsmanship...

Q&A: Mason talks sportsmanship, UI Children’s Hospital, and surveillance cameras

DI STAFF October 18, 2012

The Daily Iowan: Construction on the new Children’s Hospital started last month; what progress has been made? UI President Sally Mason: Well, not a lot. I’ve seen all the construction fences...

Boehner visits Coralville, promotes GOP candidates

BRIANNA JETT October 18, 2012

Locals stepped out of the rain and crowded into the Coralville Victory Office to listen to Speaker of the House John Boehner and 2nd District Congressional candidate John Archer at an event meant to enthuse...

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