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

"Phil" is all around us

GUEST COLUMN April 17, 2012

Phil lives on the University of Iowa campus — and far beyond it. Phil is learning in classrooms, researching in labs, and giving back to others. Phil takes to the stage and charges the playing fields....

Not touching Ann Romney

BEAU ELLIOT April 17, 2012

So there they were, these nice people — well, it was on public radio, so of course they were nice people; I think there's some sort of niceness test you have to take before you can get on public radio...

Philanthropy in Motion

GUEST OPINION April 17, 2012

Each year, thousands of University of Iowa freshmen come to campus with certain expectations. They expect quality academics, professors willing to go above and beyond, interesting coursework, and opportunities...

Iowa swimming and diving announce award-winners and new captains

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

The Iowa swimming and diving team held its annual awards banquet on April 14 and announced team captains for the 2012-13 season. Freshman Becky Stoughton was named the MVP of the women's swim team. The...

Hawkeye Chris Brant named finalist for Byron Nelson Award

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

Iowa men's golfer Chris Brant was named a finalist for the 2012 Byron Nelson Award on Monday, according to a release. The senior is one of five Division-I men's golfers named a finalist for the award,...

Point/counterpoint: Will the Hawkeyes go to a bowl game?

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

Yes The Iowa Hawkeyes have gone to a bowl game 10 times in the last 11 seasons, and this season will be no different. A team has to have a pretty bad season to not receive one of the Big Ten's many bowl...

The future is now for Iowa men’s track and field

TORK MASON April 17, 2012

The Iowa men's track and field team came into the season with a host of returning athletes who were instrumental to the Hawkeyes' Big Ten outdoor championship last year. And the team has received a helping...

Olympic Trials: Iowa City prepares for ‘thousands’ of tourists

SAM LOUWAGIE April 17, 2012

Wrestling Olympic trials attendance has slipped over the last decade. The 2000 trials in Dallas set a national record with more than 9,400 tickets sold for a single session. In Indianapolis in 2004,...

Nico lays down the Law for Hawkeye secondary

SETH ROBERTS April 17, 2012

Damon Bullock took the snap from James Vandenberg and darted through a hole on the right side of the offensive line. He ran right toward safety Nico Law. That was a mistake. Contact during spring practices...

Bo-James liquor license to be suspended

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

A local bar is set to have its liquor license revoked May 20 through June 19, according to online documents from the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. The 30-day suspension is the result of a series...

Coralville files counterclaim in Von Maur transfer lawsuit

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

Coralville officials in a lawsuit involving the transfer of Sycamore Mall's Von Maur to the Iowa River Landing filed a counterclaim requesting the plaintiffs' amended petition be dismissed. Eighteen...

Local woman was charged with second-degree burglary

DI STAFF April 17, 2012

A local woman has been charged with second-degree burglary. According to an Iowa City police complaint, Kimberly Robinson, 45, 2401 Highway 6 E. No. 2210, was charged April 14. The alleged victim arrived...

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