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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

Bianchini: Watch group grinches

FRANCESCA BIANCHINI November 29, 2012

Besides the blistering cold and runny noses, the holiday season is always accompanied by those classic holiday movies. How the Grinch Stole Christmas, It’s a Wonderful Life, and my personal favorite,...

Iowa straw poll a political sideshow

DI EDITORIAL BOARD November 29, 2012

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad made headlines last week when he told the Wall Street Journal that he believes the Ames Straw Poll — the Iowa GOP’s informal presidential nominating contest held every...

Commentary: Jim Delany is a Cruel Man

TOM CLOS November 29, 2012

This is not happening, it’s just a bad dream, right? I mean, Maryland and Rutgers aren’t actually joining the Big Ten, are they? Buckeyes, Wolverines, Cornhuskers, Scarlet Knights? Kinnick,...

Iowa women’s basketball drops third game of season to Florida State

CODY GOODWIN November 29, 2012

No matter what Leonor Rodriguez did, Iowa couldn’t find a solution. The senior Florida State guard couldn’t be stopped, playing to the tune of 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists throughout...

Point/Counterpoint: Should Greg Davis return as Iowa’s offensive coordinator?

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

Yes I might be the only one arguing for this, but Greg Davis should be kept as Iowa’s offensive coordinator next season. It’s a little ridiculous to expect an offense to learn and execute...

Ferentz: Davis will likely return as offensive coordinator

SAM LOUWAGIE November 29, 2012

Greg Davis will kprobably return as Iowa’s offensive coordinator next season, head coach Kirk Ferentz said, despite the Hawkeyes finishing 114th nationally in total offense with just 310 yards per...

Pair charged with second-degree theft

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man and woman have been accused of attempting to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise at Scheels. According to a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office complaint, Earl Buckallew...

Additional charges filed in Nov. 18 shooting

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

Additional charges have been filed in a Nov. 18 shooting in Iowa City. Iowa City Police responded to a report from Mercy Hospital, 500 E. Market St., at 9:13 p.m. Nov. 18 of an adult male shooting victim....

Salvation Army receives gold coin in kettle, has received nearly $100,000

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

Employees at the Hills Bank & Trust on South Gilbert Street found a gold coin when counting Red Kettles earlier this month. According to a release from the Salvation Army, this was the fifth year...

Trials set for two accused in 20-month-old’s death

DI STAFF November 29, 2012

Separate trials habve been set for a man and woman accused of child endangerment at hearings Wednesday. Jorge Perez and Mireya Baldaras are charged with beating 20-month-old son Marcus Balderas to death...

Coralville cancer survivor helps other as mentor

LAUREN COFFEY November 29, 2012

Greg Cantwell does not pretend to be a doctor. Nor does he pretend to be a therapist or a psychologist. He does not strive for fame or fortune. He simply is trying to make a difference in other people’s...

Ames Straw Poll under fire

CASSIDY RILEY November 29, 2012

The Ames Straw Poll may be killed by friendly fire. Republican Gov. Terry Branstad recently voiced his concerns with the GOP’s straw poll, claiming it does not accurately reflect the results of...

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