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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

Nourafshan: Congressional politics: A potential gridlock

ALEXANDER NOURAFSHAN October 29, 2012

While media coverage of the upcoming election has primarily focused on the significance of the presidential race between President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, the outcomes of Congressional races will ultimately...

Ponnada: Shotgun weddings

SRI PONNADA October 26, 2012

It’s been a week since news of a new offer hit local newspapers and radio stations. Jewelry by Harold in North Liberty is giving away vouchers for a free shotgun every time someone buys an engagement...

Loebsack, Archer similar on immigration

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 26, 2012

In Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, both Democratic incumbent Dave Loebsack and Republican challenger John Archer have weighed in on immigration, touting their tough stances on illegal immigration...

Let Mo Yan speak

MCCULLOGH INGLIS October 26, 2012

When the Chinese writer and former Iowa International Writing Program participant Mo Yan received a call from the Nobel Committee earlier this month informing him that that he won the 2012 Nobel Prize...

Let the Bush tax cuts partially expire

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 25, 2012

At a campaign stop in Davenport on Wednesday, President Obama again attacked Mitt Romney’s economic plan, labeling his challenger’s proposals a “sketchy deal.” Obama’s characterization...

Kuntz: Every group needs to vote

KATIE KUNTZ October 25, 2012

In the last couple of days, the Gallup and ABC polls show that this presidential election, with only 12 days left, is closer than ever. Despite these recent polls, according to a recent study by the...

Increase sanctions, not spending

DI EDITORIAL BOARD October 24, 2012

Monday night in Boca Raton, Fla., President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney had their final debate with a primary focus on foreign policy. The candidates heatedly discussed America’s role...

Tilly: A face-to-face

ZACH TILLY October 24, 2012

The story of two lovers (and their two friends) running away after starting a romance on Xbox Live would be a one-off nugget of wacky news if it weren’t true, reported by many news outlets spanning...

Ponnada: Appreciate education

SRI PONNADA October 24, 2012

Have you ever taken a moment to think about the fact that you are here at the University of Iowa? Some of us may not see this as that big of a deal. But to others, simply standing on the university’s...

Debate Wrap Up: How each candidate fared after the final debate

DI STAFF October 23, 2012

First Presidential Debate 2012 The first presidential debate on Oct. 3, between Gov. Mitt Romney and President Obama at the University of Denver ended with woes from pundits for Obama and a clear win...

Elliot: Floods, models, women

BEAU ELLIOT October 23, 2012

Recently, Iowa Public Radio cheerily told us that the bottom two floors of the IMU needed to be renovated to repair the flood damage. Yeah, I know; you’re tired of hearing about the flood of 2008,...

Point/Counterpoint: How to vote on the Johnson County Justice Center

GUEST COLUMN October 22, 2012

Yes I’d like to use this space to answer some questions people have asked me about the proposed Johnson County justice center. First, why do we need a new facility? The justice center is designed...

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