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

All you need is dove

BEAU ELLIOT March 29, 2011

Look out, doves — you’re under the gun. In a courageous move in these tough economic times, the Iowa Legislature, dominated by Republicans in the House, has approved a dove-hunting bill. I know;...

Farm filming bill would damage corporate accountability

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 29, 2011

If Iowa livestock farmers and crop growers forgo safe, humane business practices, the unsavory results could end up on someone’s plate. Agricultural industries, like most, are subject to some amount...

Point/counterpoint: Which team will win the men’s basketball national title?

DI STAFF March 29, 2011

Butler Against all odds, the Butler Bulldogs are back in the Final Four. And this year, the ending will be different. Riding a stout defense and the production of senior Matt Howard and junior Shelvin...

Iowa gymnast nationally ranked in two events

RYAN MURPHY March 29, 2011

Matt McGrath is in the midst of a breakout sophomore season. He has been arguably the top performer for the Hawkeye men’s gymnastics team. The Wheaton, Ill., native is the only team member to be ranked...

Sporting Discourse: March Madness shows football’s need for playoff

IAN MARTIN March 29, 2011

THE SPORTING DISCOURSE is a new weekly column that will discuss relevant issues in the college sporting world. Virginia Commonwealth is preparing for a Final Four game against Butler University, which...

Watkins named Big Ten co-Player of the Week

SAM LOUWAGIE March 29, 2011

Iowa softball catcher Liz Watkins was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Monday. The junior hit .714 while leading Iowa to a two-game sweep over Ohio State this past weekend in Columbus, Ohio, to earn...

New softball assistant a hit with players

SAM LOUWAGIE March 29, 2011

Iowa softball head coach Marla Looper said she brought in Stacy Johnson as an assistant this season because Johnson has “great character, great energy,” and as an Iowa alumna, “a lot of pride in...

Boys of Summer tackle Weather of Winter

SETH ROBERTS March 29, 2011

Tonight’s forecast predicts a wind chill of 32 degrees — not exactly ideal weather for baseball. The hand-numbing cold will make it more difficult for pitchers to grip the ball. Muscles will grow...

Work in progress for many freshman throwers

AMY TIFFANY March 29, 2011

The wisp of a discus off the hands of an Iowa thrower drove down the inner-field at the Cretzmeyer track on Monday afternoon. With a cool breeze and temperatures around 40 degrees, it was, according to...

Spotlight: Local woman makes purses out of ties

BEN ROSS March 29, 2011

At 66 years young, Sherry Carpenter is living proof that age truly is just a number. The Coralville native volunteers at her local church and Chatham Oaks, sits on the committee of RAGBRAI, helps plan...

Mother of fallen soldier petitions against funeral protesters

KATIE HEINE March 29, 2011

Protesters gathered outside the 2006 funeral of Patty Sourivong’s 20-year-old son, an Iowa City West High graduate who was killed in Iraq, including members of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church. Though...

UIHC brings nearly $700 million to area

ARIANA WITT March 29, 2011

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics contributed nearly $700 million to Johnson County’s economy over the last year, according to a statewide report. The Iowa Hospital Association’s annual...

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