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

Grassley: A safe and abundant food supply

GUEST OPINION March 27, 2012

Chances are pretty good you've enjoyed at least one meal today before reading the words here in front of you. Because in large measure of generations of hard-working farm families, Americans continue to...

Déjà? voo-doo

BEAU ELLIOT March 27, 2012

Welcome back to March. It missed you, too. (Well, OK; it was only for one day. But it was nice to see March again. For a day. Kind of like it's nice to see an old girlfriend again. For a day. (Not to...

Ryan cannot be taken seriously

DANIEL TAIBLESON March 27, 2012

Vaunted as being one of the most intellectually serious members of Congress, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan is again in the spotlight with the release of his fiscal 2013 budget. Not only does...

Community colleges should be better funded

DI EDITORIAL BOARD March 27, 2012

If you haven't heard, the state Board of Regents is having a hard time coming up with funding for the three state universities. On March 21, the Iowa House Appropriations Committee passed a proposed...

Iowa’s Gryshayev named Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

An Iowa men's gymnast was named Big Ten Gymnast of the Week for the first time in more than three years on Monday. Junior Anton Gryshayev shared the honor with Penn State junior Felix Aronovich. The...

GymHawks selected for NCAA Regionals

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

The Iowa women's gymnastics team was selected to compete in the upcoming NCAA regional competition, the NCAA announced on Monday. The top 36 teams in the country were selected to participate in six regional...

Iowa women’s golf finishes in second

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

For the second time in as many days on Monday, the Iowa women's golf team shot a team score of 309 (21 over) and finished the Saluki Invitational in second place among 17 teams. The Hawkeyes finished...

Intramural basketball: Dunk N Go Nuts stifles DPT Ninjas

MATTHEW CABEL March 27, 2012

Defense prevailed on both ends of the court Monday night as Dunk 'N' Go Nuts faced the DPT Ninjas in a co-rec intramural basketball playoff game. Dunk overcame a slow start to win, 40-31, and head to...

Iowa men’s tennis’ struggles approaching historic levels

TOM CLOS March 27, 2012

The Iowa men's tennis team is on pace for the worst season in program history. The Hawkeyes have lost 10-straight matches, hold one of the worst records in the nation at 1-12 with nine meets left, and...

Hawkeyes earn all-Americans, top finish in 17 years

BEN ROSS March 27, 2012

Earning an All-American title is tough in any sport. Most college athletes go through four years without ever being graced with the honor; most teams lack even just one competitor that has earned the...

Iowa men’s track captain leading more than just the pack

TORK MASON March 27, 2012

Iowa senior Erik Sowinski once believed he didn't belong in a Division-I track and field program. He put those doubts to rest with his performances on the track long ago. Sowinski is a five-time All-American,...

Local man charged with assault on peace officers and others

DI STAFF March 27, 2012

According to an Iowa City police complaint, Stephen Shivley, 44, 943 Spring Ridge Drive, was charged Sunday with assault on peace officers and others. Shivley was being seen by a doctor at the UIHC. He...

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