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

Osgerby: A terrorist target, and my transportation

PAUL OSGERBY September 25, 2014

Osgerby is studying abroad at City University in Londan, England As I rode the lift down from the Heathrow terminal to the London Underground for the first time, I was crowded into a small elevator with...

Editorial: Still a long way to go in obesity fight

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 25, 2014

With a host of domestic- and foreign-policy issues crowding into the public consciousness, one has largely remained unnoticed in the past few years: obesity. But with a new initiative, that could change....

Volleyball swept in straight sets

DI STAFF September 25, 2014

The Iowa women’s volleyball team lost to No. 8 Nebraska 3-0 in Lincoln on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes dropped three-straight sets, 25-18, 25-13, and 31-29. Iowa is now 8-4 on the season and 0-21 in...

Lewis key for men’s harriers

MARIO WILLIAMS September 25, 2014

Hawkeye senior Kevin Lewis has been off to a powerful start in his last season as a cross-country runner. So far, the team has competed in three meets, and in those meets, the senior has led his team to...

Iowa to take on new faces in Big Ten

JORDAN HANSEN September 25, 2014

When Iowa takes on Maryland at 2:30 p.m. today, it will be the first meeting between the two teams on the soccer pitch and, in turn, the first as Big Ten opponents. The Terrapins come from the ACC, which...

Fourth down is go-for-it country

CODY GOODWIN September 25, 2014

Faced with fourth-and-1 on Pittsburgh’s 15-yard line, down 3 points in the fourth quarter of Iowa’s eventual 24-20 victory on Sept. 20, most figured the Hawkeye offense would leave the field...

Man accused of dropping child

DI STAFF September 25, 2014

Authorities have accused a local man of harming his child. James Caldwell, 36, was charged Dec. 1, 2013, with child endangerment/serious injury. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Caldwell’s...

Woman charged with cashing forged check

DI STAFF September 25, 2014

Authorities have accused a Cedar Rapids woman with cashing a forged check for more than $600. Tiffany Jones, 36, was charged on June 9 with forgery. According to online court documents, Jones entered...

Pharmaceutical department celebrates 40th anniversary

DI STAFF September 25, 2014

The University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals manufacturer is celebrating its 40th anniversary of good manufacturing practices. The manufacturer is a university-affiliated producer that works with UI faculty...

Food-borne illness sees increase in Iowa

KAITLIN DEWULF September 25, 2014

Iowa has seen an influx in cases of a food-borne illness, which can spread like wildfire when exposed. In 2013, Iowa had 342 cases of shigella — bacteria closely related to salmonella that causes shigellosis....

Peace Corps makes application changes

ERICA MAHONEY September 25, 2014

Nicky Fish graduated from the University of Iowa this past spring — but has to wait almost a year to depart on her new journey with the Peace Corps. Fish said one of the most difficult aspects of process...

Sabin School part of Iowa City history

NICK MOFFITT September 25, 2014

Iowa City resident Judy Howard remembers swaying to old records alongside friends in the old Sabin Elementary School gym. “In the late-50s, things were still ‘happy days,’ ”...

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