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

The unconstitutionality of the nuclear power bill

GUEST OPINION May 10, 2011

One of the fundamental principles of popular government is that the power of taxation and the expenditure of taxes shall not be exercised for private benefit or for gratuities to private interests. Iowa's...

The ever grassy knoll

BEAU ELLIOT May 10, 2011

Sometimes, just for some giggles (although, being an American male, of course I never giggle — that's reserved for females and British males), I listen to late-night radio on KXIC. The radio station...

Growing police travel budget should prompt search for solutions

DI EDITORIAL BOARD May 10, 2011

From fiscal 2006 to 2010, the travel costs for the University of Iowa police — largely incurred by sending officers to training in Johnston, Iowa, and out-of-state — have more than doubled. What required...

Hawkeye divers set to compete in World Championship trials

DI STAFF May 10, 2011

Iowa divers Deidre Freeman and Veronica Rydze will compete in the synchronized diving and 1-meter events at the USA Diving 2011 World Championship trials. The event will take place Thursday through May...

Printy headed to USA Basketball trials

DI STAFF May 10, 2011

Iowa sophomore guard Jaime Printy will be one of 35 players attending the 2011 USA Basketball Women's World University Games Team Trials. The trials are set for May 22-25 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center...

Q&A: Softball coach Marla Looper

SAM LOUWAGIE May 10, 2011

After 11 years as an assistant coach at Texas, Marla Looper took over as Iowa's head softball coach this season, leading the team to a 27-24 record (9-11 Big Ten). She replaced retired Hall-of-Fame coach...

The Sporting Discourse: Iowa basketball could have same success as football in 2011

IAN MARTIN May 10, 2011

Cross-sport comparisons are tough, but there's no debate that for the last four seasons, Iowa football has done better than men's basketball. Basketball has had zero winning seasons in its past four,...

Men’s golf earns third straight regional bid

BEN WOLFSON May 10, 2011

The Iowa men's golf team found out Monday it will compete at the Wolf Run Golf Course in Zionsville, Ind., for NCAA regionals on May 19-21. The Hawkeyes are the No. 3 team in a 14-team field in which the...

DI Coach of the Year: Mark Hankins

BEN WOLFSON May 10, 2011

Mark Hankins had numerous success as a college golf coach at his previous two schools — the University of Texas-Arlington, where he won eight tournaments in his two-year stint before he went to Michigan...

Woody leads the way

BEN SCHUFF May 10, 2011

Joey Woody stood over one of his athletes at the Cretzmeyer Track. The 37-year-old wore black athletics pants, a black, long-sleeve shirt showcasing Iowa's gold Tigerhawk logo, and black sunglasses. His...

Woman tries to grab officer’s Taser

DI STAFF May 10, 2011

A local woman faces numerous charges Sunday after she allegedly punched an officer and tried to get a hold of his Taser. Mary Bobotaylor, 47, 4494 Taft Ave. Apt. 22B, was charged May 8 with OWI, assault...

CR woman allegedly assaults police officers

DI STAFF May 10, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a Cedar Rapids woman after she allegedly assaulted a police officer Sunday. Angela Stolte, 29, was charged May 8 with assault on peace officers and others. A complaint said...

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