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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

Iowa football announces staff changes

DI STAFF August 6, 2014

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz announced a personnel/recruiting division in the football program Tuesday. Kelvin Bell has been named director of on-campus recruiting, which means he will assist...

Disterhoft’s leadership, humility shine in Game Time

CHARLES GREEN August 5, 2014

Just about to enter her sophomore year, Iowa women’s basketball guard Ally Disterhoft is on the verge of becoming one of the Big Ten’s best players. Coming off a freshman season in which her...

Iowa football media day notebook: Injuries, move-in dates, and pranks

DANNY PAYNE August 5, 2014

Iowa football media day took place in Iowa City on Monday. The Daily Iowan will provide more in-depth coverage of both the offense and defense throughout the week, but the following are a few brief stories...

Barta fires field hockey’s Griesbaum

DANNY PAYNE August 5, 2014

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta terminated the contract of field-hockey head coach Tracey Griesbaum on Monday. Griesbaum would have opened her 15th year as head coach with an exhibition against Louisville...

Commentary: Three takeaways from the 2014 Prime Time League

KYLE MANN August 5, 2014

Takeaway One: Jarrod Uthoff is on the verge of breaking out The 6-8 swingman made an impression in his first year as Hawkeye, primarily as a guy who could come in, play smart, and make open shots. If...

UNI duo proves worth in absence of Woodbury

KYLE MANN August 5, 2014

In the Prime Time League championship on July 31, Randy Larson worried about what might happen without his top big man, Iowa center Adam Woodbury. Woodbury missed the championship game after leaving for...

Pelini’s fiery attitude a hot topic

DANNY PAYNE August 4, 2014

Kirk Ferentz was across the field when things began to blow up. As Iowa’s 38-17 Black Friday whipping of Nebraska last season progressed, emotions rose on both sidelines as well as on the field....

Guards take the spotlight

KYLE MANN August 4, 2014

While the Prime Time League is obviously a developmental league first and foremost, another unavoidable element to the league is that fans and coaches take the opportunity to compare how players stack...

Chaos in Israel hits close to home for Kalin

ERIN ERICKSON August 4, 2014

Imagine falling to sleep with fear, afraid that you will be awoken by the sounds of sirens signaling to take cover and running for your life to the closest bomb shelter. Some 6,400 miles away from Iowa...

Point/Counterpoint: Which MLB Trade Deadline deal was the best?

DI STAFF August 4, 2014

David Price Starting pitching is the foundation of a championship team. Every year as the trade deadline approaches, contending teams are on the prowl for veterans to beef up their rotations for a run...

Morris re-signs with Patriots

DI STAFF August 4, 2014

James Morris has signed a contract with the New England Patriots. The former Iowa linebacker was signed on May 16 and released on May 20 because of a failed physical. Morris is one of 12 linebackers on...

B1G coaches talk highly of Iowa

DI STAFF July 31, 2014

CHICAGO — The 2014 Big Ten media days wrapped up on Tuesday morning. For the Iowa football team, this means just a week before its own media day in Iowa City. Football is now in full swing. The Hawkeyes...

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