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

Iowa icon returns to the Big Ten

KYLE MANN October 17, 2014

ROSEMONT, Illinois — There was much discussion at Big Ten media day on Thursday about the Big Ten’s expansion to 14 teams this season, and as the conference welcomes Rutgers and Maryland, Iowa...

Big Ten media day notebook

DANNY PAYNE October 17, 2014

ROSEMONT, Illinois — While the Iowa men’s basketball team won’t play against a Big Ten team until the penultimate day of 2014, the season unofficially started Thursday when representatives...

Versatility key for Iowa

JACOB SHEYKO October 17, 2014

ROSEMONT, Illinois — There’s a common metaphor for basketball that compares a team to a puzzle. If said team adds a new player, he’s “another piece to the puzzle.” The metaphor...

Lomax returns home as Hawkeyes play at Maryland

CODY GOODWIN October 17, 2014

When Jordan Lomax thinks of home, he’s reminded of the good seafood that Maryland’s known for. He thinks of his friends and family and how it’s sometimes hard for them to see him play...

UI creates new position to increase enrollment

DI STAFF October 17, 2014

The University of Iowa will implement a new administrative position to advance recruitment practices and enrollment at the university. Brent Gage will start Dec. 15 as the new vice president for Enrollment...

Reward program to begin in downtown Iowa City

DI STAFF October 17, 2014

The Iowa City Downtown District and Iowa City police officials are partnering to encourage good deeds in the community. Spearheaded by Officer David Schwindt, the downtown liaison, the #ThankYouIowaCity...

High-school student charged with carrying weapons on school grounds

DI STAFF October 17, 2014

Authorities have accused an Iowa City West High juvenile of possessing a handgun on school property on Oct. 10. He fled school property prior to the arrival of the police but later turned himself in to...

Distinguished alum speaks on energy

NICHOLAS MOFFITT October 17, 2014

James Hansen remembers his days at the University of Iowa fondly. Studying under James Van Allen in the Physics/Astronomy Department, Hansen said he learned vital knowledge that has brought him to where...

Hunger Task Force generates ideas to combat hunger

RACHEL GREEN October 17, 2014

Johnson County and city officials are coming together with community members to combat hunger issues through a newly formed task force. Following a Hunger Forum hosted by the Johnson County Crisis Center...

11-year-old Pella girl to be Kid Captain

JORDYN REILAND October 17, 2014

If Marijka Michmershuizen has trouble doing something, she’ll almost always find a way. The 11-year-old wanted to put her bike helmet on by herself, so Leisa Michmershuizen, Marijka’s mother,...

High-school production to benefit Ferguson

KAITLIN DEWULF October 17, 2014

Amid the aftermath of chaos in Ferguson, Missouri, a group of City High students have come together to help via the stage. City High will donate a portion of the proceeds from its fall play to Ferguson...

Load More Stories