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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

‘The Pearl’ glistens again

‘The Pearl’ glistens again

June 15, 2016

After an eight-year odyssey, Hancher officials look ahead to the inaugural season in a new building. By Girindra Selleck [email protected] @gbselleck After nearly a decade of planning, design,...

Iowa tight end George Kittle is tackled by Minnesota linebackers Jonathan Celestin and Cody Poock in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Gophers digging out of hole

June 15, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part 2 of The Daily Iowan’s early summer look at the Big Ten. Remember Tuesday when we talked about the whirlwind that was Illinois? Let’s use another weather...

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Stories from several realities

June 14, 2016

Anna Noyes and Brian Booker will present new fiction collections at Prairie Lights this evening. By Gracey Murphy [email protected] Many strange and gratifying experiences can be found through...

Becoming the ‘Pumpkin of Horror’

Becoming the ‘Pumpkin of Horror’

June 14, 2016

Stephen King graces Englert stage Monday night   By: Gracey Murphy [email protected] @graceyelyssa   IOWA CITY, IA -- Hundreds of horror fans clap uproariously as Stephen...

Photo credit: Shane Leonard

“Master of horror” Stephen King set to read at Englert

June 13, 2016

By Gracey Murphy [email protected]   15 minutes. That’s all the time Stephen King needed for his reading to sell out every one of the Englert’s 725 seats. King, the ubiquitous...

Isakov reflects on career ahead of Englert performance

Isakov reflects on career ahead of Englert performance

June 10, 2016

By Claire Dietz [email protected]   Music has been part of Gregory Alan Isakov’s life since he and his brothers started a metal band in their basement. However, he never anticipated...

Hancher tickets become available, at long last

Hancher tickets become available, at long last

June 10, 2016

By Girindra Selleck [email protected] @gbselleck The wait is finally over. Tickets for the first series of shows in the new Hancher Auditorium went sale at 10 a.m. June 10, a press release...

Jok will return for senior season

Jok will return for senior season

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] May 20, 2016

Not that it's particularly surprising, but Iowa senior Peter Jok will return for his final year of eligibility after testing the NBA draft waters. New NCAA rules allow for all men's basketball players...

Guest opinion: Why do Iowans re-elect fiscally irresponsible U.S. representatives and senators?

Guest opinion: Why do Iowans re-elect fiscally irresponsible U.S. representatives and senators?

May 12, 2016

America’s current federal debt exceeds $19.1 trillion (www.us-debt-clock.org). To get rid of this debt, which is owned by you and me, each person in the USA must pony up $60,000. President Obama and...

Iowa defensive end Desmond King returns a kick return during the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Male athlete of the year: Desmond King

  Coming into the 2015 season, everyone had heard of Desmond King. After strong freshman and sophomore seasons, he had settled into Iowa’s defense nicely. He was expected to be a good player...

Iowas Aaron Mallett prepares for the mens 60-meter hurdles during the Iowa Dual meet on Jan. 16 in the Recreation Building. Mallett finished first with a time of 7.82. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Who should have been Iowa’s male athlete of the year?

May 9, 2016

Jarrod Uthoff First off, don’t get me wrong, Desmond King had a great year, but Jarrod Uthoff had as good of a year as we’ve seen by an Iowa basketball player in decades. Uthoff knew coming...

Cars drive down Iowa Ave. on Tuesday Jan. 19, 2016. Uber, a popular driving company, looks to operate through Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Editorial: Iowa needs to be more proactive against drunk driving

May 6, 2016

In late March, two Des Moines police officers were transferring an inmate near Waukee. And then tragedy struck. A drunk driver hurtled at more than 100 mph on the wrong side of the Interstate. When the...

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