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

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GUEST OPINION March 19, 2012

On behalf of David Schoenbaum (UI history professor, 1967 to 2008, now retired), Calvin Hennick (UI graduate 2004), and me (UI graduate 1969), I write to express our concern about the character and future...

Attacks on working people are moronic

GUEST COLUMN March 19, 2012

The last few years have seen a marked increase in blatant and ugly attacks on working people. We now see prominent political figures expressing views that are at best antisocial, justifying them with...

Three monks strike for their home

REBECCA ABELLERA March 19, 2012

While most of us were enjoying a fruity cocktail on the warm sand of some postcard-worthy beach, three brave men were ending nearly a month without food. These men quietly sit outside the U.N. building...

Hawkeye men’s tennis drops three, now 1-11 on year

DI STAFF March 19, 2012

The Iowa tennis team (1-11) experienced more of the same when it went 0-3 at the Rice Invitational in Houston this weekend. The Hawkeyes entered the event at 1-8 on the year, and they were searching for...

Iowa softball doubleheader canceled

DI STAFF March 19, 2012

The Iowa softball team (10-13) finished its string of distant road games this past weekend while competing in the Judi Garman Classic. The event featured seven teams and was scheduled to span March 15-17...

Hawkeye baseball goes 3-4 in weeklong tournament

DI STAFF March 19, 2012

The Iowa baseball team dropped to 6-10 after a 3-4 campaign at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational in Winter Haven, Fla., over spring break. Iowa ace Jarred Hippen was the victim of poor run support...

Stoughton grabs all-American honors at NCAA Championships

DI STAFF March 19, 2012

The Iowa swimming and diving team finished in a tie for 37th place at the NCAA championships, but it can claim an All-American after its trip to Auburn, Ala. Freshman Becky Stoughton competed in both...

Commentary: Not enough upsets for Hawkeye wrestlers

SAM LOUWAGIE March 19, 2012

ST. LOUIS — It's tempting to focus on Iowa's high-profile losses at the NCAA championships for an explanation of the Hawkeyes' third-place finish. Tony Ramos suffered a painful 4-2 semifinal loss on...

NCAA Championships: McDonough already looking ahead

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD March 19, 2012

ST. LOUIS — Matt McDonough raised his arms in the air in celebration. He slapped both of head coach Tom Brands' hands in the corner. The newly crowned NCAA champion walked off the raised mat, gave an...

Councilors to discuss new sidewalk cafè ordinance

DI STAFF March 19, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will discuss a new sidewalk-café ordinance during Tuesday's work session. The new ordinance would reduce the required amount of sidewalk space between an alleyway and a restaurant...

City Councilors to pass and adopt TIF ordinance

DI STAFF March 19, 2012

The Iowa City City Council will vote on the third and final consideration of a tax-increment-financing ordinance. The ordinance would allow for taxes from the Urban Renewal Project Area property to be...

City Councilors to vote on increased stormwater utility fees

DI STAFF March 19, 2012

The Iowa City city councilors will vote Tuesday on the first consideration of an ordinance increasing storm-water utility fees. The increase, as proposed in the city's fiscal 2013 budget, would be the...

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