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

The Mill celebrates 50th anniversary

EMMA MCCLATCHEY December 13, 2012

While more than 200,000 small businesses have closed their doors in the last few years, super-corporations Walmart, Taco Bell, Crate and Barrel, and Kmart — all established in 1962 celebrated 50th anniversaries. An...

Iowa milestone honors past, points to future

GUEST COLUMN December 13, 2012

In the tradition of iconic public buildings, the State Historical Building has served the people of Iowa for 25 years as a forum for cultural and civic engagement, a hub for hands-on education, and a one-of-a-kind...

President Sally Mason has our support

GUEST COMMENTARY December 13, 2012

In light of the recent negative press regarding the University of Iowa, the presidents of the student bodies believe that it is time to reflect on and appreciate the outstanding accomplishments of this...

Avoiding the looming fiscal cliff

DI EDITORIAL BOARD December 13, 2012

In fewer than three weeks, if Congress does not take action, a massive conglomeration of indiscriminant spending cuts and tax hikes will begin chipping away at the slowly recovering economy. The January...

Baseball hires former Hawkeye pitcher Furlong to new position

IAN MARTIN December 13, 2012

The Iowa baseball team named Brian Furlong its director of operations, a new position in the program. As director of operations, Furlong will coordinate the team’s travel, assist with recruiting,...

Freshman running back Garmon to transfer

SAM LOUWAGIE December 13, 2012

Hawkeye running back Greg Garmon will transfer from Iowa, according to the Des Moines Register. Garmon confirmed the report via text message to the Register. The true freshman ran for 122 yards on 38...

Former Iowa City High athletes try to find place on Iowa men’s track team

TOMMY REINKING December 13, 2012

There are only two athletes on the Iowa men’s track team from Iowa City. Kody Daily and Austin Murphy are both freshmen, both went to City High, and are both learning how to compete in new events...

McCaffery notebook: Hawkeyes continue to feed Woodbury

TORK MASON December 13, 2012

Freshman point guard Mike Gesell offered a simple solution for when the offense gets stagnant for the Iowa men’s basketball team: Get it to “Woody.” Adam Woodbury has found a groove...

Paranormal presence haunts home of Iowa baseball players

BEN ROSS December 13, 2012

Every night when he got ready to go to bed, Hawkeye baseball player Trevor Kenyon usually left his TV on the Big Ten Network. One night, he decided to fall asleep to FX. When he returned to his room...

Woman accused of stealing 30 Nintendo DS video games

DI STAFF December 13, 2012

A homeless woman has been accused of stealing 30 total Nintendo DS games from an Iowa City store. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Nicole Russell, 20, address unknown, was charged Dec. 11...

Salvation Army donations over halfway to $300K goal

DI STAFF December 13, 2012

The Johnson County Salvation Army is halfway to its $350,000 goal this holiday. According to a release, the group had raised $177,145 as of Tuesday, putting it more than 50 percent of its goal with Red...

Chief Hargadine to stay in Iowa City

DI STAFF December 13, 2012

Iowa City Police Chief Sam Hargadine is no longer in the running for a police chief position in a St. Louis, Mo., suburb as of Wednesday. “You can consider it confirmed that I am no longer in the...

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