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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

Anderson confident cross-country team will find success despite youth

RYAN RODRIGUEZ August 29, 2013

The upcoming season for the Iowa women’s cross-country team is full of optimism and uncertainty. The team graduated seniors Nicole Benson, Kelsey Hart, and graduate student Mareike Schrulle, who...

A new regime wants to create a new identity for Badgers

RYAN PROBASCO August 29, 2013

The college football-coaching carousel, as the sport’s followers know can be, at times, nauseating. By Feb. 1, less than a month after 2012-13 season had concluded, 31 Football Bowl Subdivision ...

Northwestern Wildcats looking for sustained success

MATT CABEL August 29, 2013

The Northwestern Wildcats are entering 2013 on the heels of one of the team’s most successful seasons in recent memory. But head coach Pat Fitzgerald isn’t looking for his team’s victory...

Quarterback, special teams focal points of Iowa football

MATT CABEL August 29, 2013

Iowa football struggled with its quarterback and special-team play in 2012. Senior quarterback James Vandenberg threw for 7 touchdowns all season and never truly adjusted to first-year offensive coordinator...

Penn State focused on football

MATT CABEL August 29, 2013

The Penn State Nittany Lions have put the sanctions that plagued last year’s off-season and made national attention behind them and are once again focused on one thing heading into the 2013 season:...

Iowa City Schools to release early once again

DI STAFF August 29, 2013

For the next two days, the Iowa City School District will have early dismissals. All 25 schools in the district will dismiss one hour early today and two hours early on Friday. This comes after three-consecutive...

Local Disabilities Advocate speaks out

DANIEL SEIDL August 29, 2013

Terry Cunningham can often be found spending his time at Uptown Bill’s, a coffeehouse that supports individuals with disabilities. The self-described disability advocate, 60, has long been involved...

A Chicago man rolled his semi-truck over on Interstate 80 in Johnson County

DI STAFF August 29, 2013

A semi driver from Chicago was sent to University of Iowa Hospitals after he was injured in a crash Wednesday morning. Robert Manjarrez, 24, was hauling a box trailer while traveling westbound on...

Local man faces theft charge

DI STAFF August 29, 2013

An Iowa City man has been charged after allegedly stealing a bottle of vodka. Carl Johnson, 52, was charged Aug. 27 with third-degree theft. The police complaint stated that an African-American man...

West side parent seeks second School Board term

GABRIELLA DUNN August 29, 2013

After four years of working on contested issues, Tuyet Dorau has announced she would like another term on the Iowa City School Board. Dorau was elected to the board during the last election, in 2009....

Rochester Bridge project expected to be finalized in the coming weeks

DI STAFF August 29, 2013

Despite the city’s goal to have Rochester Avenue open to the public before the Iowa City School District started classes, repairs to a water main in the area has caused a delay. Iowa Bridge &...

Tutor Iowa website one year stronger

MEGAN DEPPE August 29, 2013

After one year of service, Tutor Iowa has experienced success while it strives to make improvements. Last fall, the University of Iowa launched the Tutor Iowa website to help connect students with...

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