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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

Libya and G8 hypocrisy: The State must go

GUEST OPINION June 14, 2011

At its May meeting, the G8 issued an appropriately preachy statement saying, among other things, “[Gaddafi] has no future in a free, democratic Libya. He must go.” That statement comes after another...

A folly good time

BEAU ELLIOT June 14, 2011

In an era that has enlightened us with the wit and wisdom of Sen. Shawn Hamerlinck, R-Dixon (“I do not like it when students actually come here and lobby for funds; that’s just my opinion. I wish you...

Should Iowa change its deer hunting quotas?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF June 14, 2011

YES The current method of Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources placing a statewide quota on antlerless deer harvesting is inefficient and provides little local flexibility. As a lifelong hunter and...

Point/counterpoint: Who did more damage to his reputation in the past week — LeBron James or Terrelle Pryor?

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

LeBron James Boy, does Scottie Pippen look dumb. Just a few weeks ago, the Hall of Famer said LeBron James is on track to become the best player in NBA history. Yes, even better than Michael Jordan. Whoops. James...

West High softball holds cancer fundraiser

KYLE HUGHES June 14, 2011

Last year, Ellyn Found was the main organizer of Iowa City West’s annual Coaches vs. Cancer softball fundraiser. This year, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “We were all in shock when we...

Men’s track NCAA finish disappointing, but not a final verdict

BEN SCHUFF June 14, 2011

The Iowa men’s track and field team finally fell victim to expectations. Throughout the indoor and outdoor seasons, Iowa head coach Larry Wieczorek said the 2011 track and field team was the best group...

UI student crowned Miss Iowa

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

University of Iowa sophomore Jessica Pray was crowned Miss Iowa 2011 on June 11 in Davenport, according to press release from the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program. The 18-year-old replaced Pauli Mayfield,...

Judge to review documents in Hunninghake case

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

A judge is set to review a set of 11 documents in the records case of former University of Iowa Professor Gary Hunninghake following a hearing Monday. During the hearing, said Hunninghake attorney Leon...

Coralville police arrest Nebraska woman for prostitution

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

A Nebraska woman was arrested by Coralville police after she allegedly performed adult services for money. Celestina Valdez, 25, was charged June 11 with prostitution. Police said Valdez allegedly initially...

Police: Dependent was abused by caretaker

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

A man requiring 24-hour assistance was sexually abused by his assigned caretaker, according a report from Iowa City police. Courtney Raymone Roberts, 31, Coralville, was charged April 13 with no-injury...

Board of Regents vote to terminate Iowa School for Deaf teacher

DI STAFF June 14, 2011

The state Board of Regents voted unanimously Monday to terminate Iowa School for the Deaf physical-education teacher Karen Lechner. Regent President David Miles said at the meeting the School for the...

Iowa City Public Access TV starts dating game

BRIAN ALBERT June 14, 2011

Iowa City’s Public Access Television channel is spicing up its weekly lineup. In an attempt to diversify the programming, producers came up with “Dump, Kiss, or Date,” a new two-round dating show...

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