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

UISG: Distinguish public urination from sex-offenses

GUEST OPINION March 9, 2012

On Tuesday night, the City Council approved the first vote of an ordinance amending section 6 of City Code 8-5-6. For those who are unfamiliar with the code, section 8-5-6 pertains to committing acts of...

Iowa shouldn’t be looking into nuclear energy

BENJAMIN EVANS March 9, 2012

If you've ever been to Zombie Burger in Des Moines, you'd understand. The walls are splattered with murals of the apocalypse — fat men and women slowly walking on the streets of the once humble and quaint...

Learn from homeschooling to improve public education

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 9, 2012

Since 1999, the number of U.S. students homeschooling has nearly doubled. It continues to be a viable alternative to public or private education, and as trust in the public-school system dwindles, more...

Iowa baseball embarking on seven-game road trip

DI STAFF March 9, 2012

The Iowa baseball team will hit the road for its annual spring-break trip beginning Saturday. The Hawkeyes (3-6) will embark on a stretch of seven games in seven days. The schedule will likely create...

Five Hawkeye swimmers heading to NCAA championships

DI STAFF March 9, 2012

Four Iowa swimmers will return to the NCAA swimming and diving championships later this month for the opportunity to double their All-American statuses. Seniors Paul Gordon, Ryan Phelan, Duncan Partridge,...

Iowa rowing ready to hit the water

TOM CLOS March 9, 2012

The Iowa rowing team is ready to get back out on the water after a three-month hiatus; the Hawkeyes haven't competed since hosting the Head of the Iowa meet on Oct. 30. Head coach Mandi Kowal said the...

GymHawks ready to square off against No. 10 LSU

ALEX FRENCH March 9, 2012

The Iowa women's gymnastics team will return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena this evening for Senior Night and the Hawkeyes' first meet since they posted a season-high 195.875 in Denton, Texas, in a quad-meet...

Iowa’s Doris, Sowinski set to compete in NCAAs

CODY GOODWIN March 9, 2012

The captains of the Iowa men's track and field team worked all season to exceed their own expectations. They've been determined, and the results prove it; Erik Sowinski and Troy Doris are the only two...

Searching for the fast lane

TORK MASON March 9, 2012

It's not uncommon to hear track coaches and athletes say a track is fast; a fast track is something they search for as they chase after top times.   That pursuit can influence where some athletes...

NCAA Qualifying: Divers searching for answers

TORK MASON March 9, 2012

The Iowa diving team was left searching for answers following Thursday's action at the NCAA Zone D Qualifying Meet. The women put together a performance that diving coach Bob Rydze called "solid...

Notebook: Bonus points, bottom position key to Iowa’s NCAA wrestling strategy

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD March 9, 2012

The Iowa wrestling lineup narrowed from 10 weight classes to eight for the NCAA championships next week. The Hawkeyes' 149-pound Mike Kelly and 197-pound Vinnie Wagner failed to earn berths for nationals...

Supervisors pass rental housing code

DI STAFF March 9, 2012

Johnson County officials passed a new rental code on Thursday. The new rules will make it easier for renters to have their complaints investigated by county officials. Violations of safety standards will...

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