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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

Point/Counterpoint: Who won Iowa’s second gubernatorial debate?

DI STAFF September 19, 2014

Branstad held his ground “You stop lying about me, and I’ll stop telling the truth about you,” said Sen. Jack Hatch, D-Des Moines, as he quoted former President Ronald Reagan in the...

Men’s harriers finish second

MARIO WILLIAMS September 19, 2014

The Iowa’s men’s cross-country squad had yet another strong showing at the Big Ten Preview with four runners finishing in the top 15. As a team, the Hawkeyes finished second, led by Kevin Lewis....

Breaking of the Pack

SHELBY STITES September 19, 2014

The Big Ten Preview brought top competitors to Iowa City this past weekend for women’s cross-country, and that showed in the results. The Hawkeyes’ top finisher was junior Jocelyn Todd, who...

Iowa drops 10th in a row to Cyclones

KYLE MANN September 19, 2014

The Iowa volleyball team traveled to Iowa State on Sept. 20 and dropped the match to the Cyclones in straight sets. Iowa has now lost 10-consecutive matches to its in-state rivals, a streak dating back...

Hawks take out Gophers 1-0

JORDAN HANSEN September 19, 2014

For only the fourth time in school history, the women’s soccer team downed Minnesota on Sept. 20, 1-0. Nine games into the season, it’s obvious that Iowa is not a team to be trifled with....

Commentary: Beathard deserves a start

CODY GOODWIN September 19, 2014

PITTSBURGH — Let’s hold off on the coronation for a moment. Let’s take a step back, take a deep breath, and figure out what we’re really dealing with here. Brash decisions aren’t...

Iowa defense has stellar second half against Pitt

CODY GOODWIN September 19, 2014

PITTSBURGH — Greg Mabin called his mother to help calm his nerves ahead of his first career start at Iowa. Arlette Mabin told her son that getting the start against Northern Iowa was a dream come true,...

UI conference hails start-ups

BEN MARKS September 19, 2014

Universities and communities throughout the Midwest are working toward harnessing the energy and creativity in university towns, and a conference hosted by the University of Iowa discussed methods to do...

New courthouse annex design to be on ballot

RACHEL GREEN September 19, 2014

With the final courthouse annex designs configured, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors held public forums to discuss the changes from the original plan. During their third meeting, which was held...

Wastewater Treatment facility opens

MICHAEL KADRIE September 19, 2014

Iowa City celebrated the completion of upgrades to a wastewater treatment plant, whose long journey to completion endured droughts and floods. The revamped South facility, 4366 Napoleon St. S.E., is now...

IC activists raise awareness about climate change

CORY PORTER September 19, 2014

More than 125 climate-change activists marched on the streets of Iowa City Sunday, demanding that local leaders take action to fight the perceived effects of climate change. The march was in support of...

First Kinnick 5K sees large participation

AARON WALKER September 19, 2014

The first-ever race to finish on Kinnick Field took place this past weekend.  Kickoff 2 Kinnick 5K had 2,127 participants signed up for the event to help raise money for the University of Iowa Children’s...

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