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

Penn State’s height stymies Hawkeye volleyball

CARLOS SOSA October 25, 2012

Two things were blatantly noticeable in Penn State’s win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in straight sets (25-15, 25-19, 25-15) on Wednesday night: Penn State’s height and the errors committed by each...

Iowa soccer will say farewell to polarizing careers

TOM CLOS October 25, 2012

Amid all the disappointing finishes over the last month, and with its season on the brink, the Iowa soccer team will take a moment to honor its group of departing upperclassmen Saturday. The careers of...

Happy returns for Hawkeyes football’s Cotton

SAM LOUWAGIE October 25, 2012

Jordan Cotton received a text message from his father, Marshall, on Oct. 20. It was Marshall Cotton’s birthday. And the former Hawkeye player wanted to see his son score a touchdown against Penn...

Iowa field hockey’s Drake flourishing away from home

CODY GOODWIN October 25, 2012

Ann Arbor was split right down the middle on a late November afternoon in 2008. The brisk autumn air breezed through the University of Michigan’s Phyllis Ocker Field as Sarah Drake began her warm-up...

Firefighters participate in 2nd annual breast cancer fundraising

DI STAFF October 25, 2012

The City of Iowa City Fire Department is taking part in a second cancer-research fundraiser. According to a city press release, the fundraiser is a part of a cancer awareness and fundraising campaign...

Iowa City makes “Top 10 Cities for Book Lovers” list

DI STAFF October 25, 2012

Iowa City was ranked in the Top 10 Cities for Book Lovers by Livability.com Wednesday. According to a city of Iowa City press release, Livability.com — an online resource that provides information...

Fire damage at local restaurant estimated at $40K

DI STAFF October 25, 2012

A Wednesday morning fire caused an Iowa City late-night Greek-American restaurant to close suddenly. According to Iowa City Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian Greer, a small kitchen fire began in...

UN official visits UI to discuss the UN’s global importance

NATHANIEL OTJEN October 25, 2012

The United Nations’ outreach extends globally, and every citizen, including Iowans, should know and understand the role of the organization. That was the main message of Robert Skinner, the director...

Candidates differ on government’s role in healthcare

BRIANNA JETT October 25, 2012

Filtered through the haze of advertisements, debates, fliers, and campaign speeches, both presidential candidates agree on certain aspects of the Affordable Care Act — but they disagree on the role the...

UI and state officials voice appreciation following FEMA funding approval

STACEY MURRAY October 25, 2012

Music may once again ring in a venue called Hancher. The auditorium and several other buildings damaged in the 2008 flood will receive renewed federal support for the construction of their replacements. Iowa...

Audit reports $272,000 fraud by former UIHC employee

STACEY MURRAY October 25, 2012

Despite a University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics employee’s reportedly shaky track record, her continued employment allegedly allowed for an improper disbursement of $270,000 over a nine-year period....

Romney promotes economic plan in Cedar Rapids

CASSIDY RILEY October 25, 2012

CEDAR RAPIDS — GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney inspired enthusiastic cheers from a few thousand supporters at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday night when he accused President...

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