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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

Police, bar owners should team up to curb downtown violence

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 3, 2009

Despite the financial problems facing the Iowa City police, the department and the public — including bar owners — should work together to prevent alcohol-related violence. Starting Sept. 20, Iowa...

International imbroglio

SIMEON TALLEY September 3, 2009

President Obama will soon face two national-security challenges that will ultimately be consequential for the rest of his presidency. And it’s important that we all understand how serious these challenges...

Eliminate an inhibitor: Ban driving while talking on cell phones

DI EDITORIAL BOARD September 2, 2009

You’re at a stop light, and your phone rings. It’s your father. The light changes to green, and you accelerate. The next thing you know, you’re blind-sided by another driver. Unfortunately, this...

Free your pockets

MICHAEL DAVIS September 2, 2009

The word “free” has many connotations in our literary and cultural world. In either a political or social context, there remains to be found any word with more power to its name. But to a burgeoning...

The right time for a circumcision debate?

DEBORAH KOTZ - GUEST OPINION September 2, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention caused quite a stir last week when word slipped out that the agency was considering, for the first time, making public-health recommendations concerning circumcision....

What’s the proper role of a city government in crafting a downtown for the public good?

DI OPINIONS STAFF September 1, 2009

Activist government can help mold a downtown Typically, the public good is left up to the market to decide: How many groceries stores should there be in town? What varieties of vegetables should they...

Remembering Edward Kennedy

BEAU ELLIOT September 1, 2009

When I was a young lad, I sat in the visitors’ gallery above the U.S. Senate and heard and watched — Sen. Edward Kennedy deliver an impassioned speech about health care. No — I misspeak. He didn’t...

Health reform essential to public interest

LYNN YODER - GUEST OPINION September 1, 2009

My son was diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 10 and colon cancer at 17. Today, he is a healthy college student, but we know when he graduates in a few years, it will be very difficult for him to find...

Student candidates could help heal UI-Iowa City rift

DI OPINIONS STAFF August 31, 2009

A rift has been growing between the UI community and the rest of Iowa City. The reasons behind this schism include misconceptions some Iowa City residents have of students and apathy many students have...

Hawkeye football economics

JUSTIN SUGG August 31, 2009

All the attention Fry Fest is getting reminds me of a phone conversation with an alumnus years ago. I was working for the UI Foundation and was trying to extract a donation. He interrupted my pitch and...

Reform will help fix ‘broken’ health system

DAVE LOEBSACK - GUEST OPINION August 31, 2009

We have all heard the statistics. Premiums have doubled in nine years, growing three times faster than wages. A family in Iowa pays an extra $1,100 per year in premiums to support a broken system. If we...

Point/Counterpoint: Are the UI’s views on Fan Cans justified?

DI OPINIONS STAFF August 28, 2009

UI position understandable, yet hypocritical I realize taking this position won’t win me fans among students. It’s just a harmless promotion, a souvenir, an opportunity to show your school spirit,...