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

Two Hawkeyes taken in MLB Draft

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

Two members of the Iowa baseball team were selected in the second day of the major-league draft on Tuesday. Hawkeye starting pitcher Matt Dermody was chosen in the 29th round by Colorado, and incoming...

More Hawkeye football kickoff times announced

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

Kickoff times for Iowa’s first three football games of the year were announced Tuesday by the Big Ten. All three will begin at 11 a.m. CDT. The Hawkeyes will begin the season at home on Sept. 3 against...

Iowa runner returns home for NCAAs

BEN SCHUFF June 8, 2011

Iowa’s track and field athletes will enjoy a home-state advantage this week when competing at the NCAA championships in Des Moines, but no one will feel more at home than Betsy Flood. The Hawkeye junior,...

Hawkeyes ready for NCAA Track and Field Championships

BEN SCHUFF June 8, 2011

The Iowa men’s track and field team will try to cap off a magical year when it starts competition today in Des Moines at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The action starts tonight, when...

Bluder’s Bunch hosts Golf Extravaganza

SETH ROBERTS June 8, 2011

Lisa Bluder has never been to Prague or Vienna — but thanks to a little bit of golf, that will change soon. The Iowa women’s basketball coach hosted a golf tournament on Tuesday, and the proceeds...

$1 million Butler Bridge plans approved

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

The Iowa City City Council approved plans for the Butler Bridge Pedestrian Trail on Tuesday night; the project is estimated to cost $1,007,037. The project would connect the Iowa River Corridor Trail...

Johnson County Supervisor districting dropped

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

The possibility of Johnson County Board of Supervisors being placed in districts has been raised, Supervisor Rod Sullivan said on Tuesday. “It’s a move toward parochialism, and frankly, I’m not...

More than $1 million granted to Iowa for Transportation

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky testified before the Iowa House on Tuesday in a public hearing, arguing against the omnibus budget bill proposed by Republicans. Dvorsky said Republicans “didn’t...

Dvorsky calls out Branstad on budget bill

DI STAFF June 8, 2011

Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky testified before the Iowa House on Tuesday in a public hearing, arguing against the omnibus budget bill proposed by Republicans. Dvorsky said Republicans “didn’t...

Grassley says N.Y. Dem Weiner should resign

ASSOCIATED PRESS June 8, 2011

NEW YORK — Rep. Anthony Weiner on Monday admitted sending a photo of his crotch to a young woman over Twitter and then lying repeatedly to protect himself. Weiner refused to resign even as Democratic...

UI student shows affinity for abstract art

JONATHAN BENDICKSON June 8, 2011

He’s not Picasso. He’s not even an art major. But University of Iowa sophomore Brian Baker can say something many young local artists can’t — he makes $100 per painting. Baker, who turned 19...

Funding cut could increase Eastern Iowa flood risk

BRIAN ALBERT June 8, 2011

Potential budget cuts in 2012 and beyond may shut down of roughly 12 flood gauges throughout Iowa, devices that monitor several water variables and are crucial tools for better flood prevention. Local...

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