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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

Tennessee’s science law: academic freedom or monkey business?

GUEST COLUMN April 23, 2012

Depending on whose press release you believe, Tennessee's new science law either promotes "academic freedom" or "allows creationism to be taught in public schools." Enacted on April...

Phil’s Day 2012: Thank you, Phil, for enhancing my education

GUEST COLUMN April 23, 2012

Private support has made all the difference in my academic experiences. Without the vital funding provided by merit scholarships, I wouldn't have been able to attend the University of Iowa, where I have...

Increase instruction time in schools

DANIEL TAIBLESON April 23, 2012

Retaining America's status as a world economic power requires us to take back our status as the best-educated country in the world. The only way to do that is to enact education reforms proven to improve...

Wrestler Telford charged with public intoxication

DI STAFF April 23, 2012

A Hawkeye wrestler has been charged with public intoxication. According to the Iowa City police blotter, Robert Telford, 20, 648 Beachview Drive, was charged April 20. Iowa City police responded to...

Third time’s the charm for Iowa baseball against Penn State

BEN SCHUFF April 23, 2012

Iowa head coach Jack Dahm said early last week that he hoped reliever Taylor Kaufman would step up to be the "bridge" guy between Iowa's starting pitcher and closer Nick Brown in tight games....

Iowa hurdler hits the ground running in return from injury

TORK MASON April 23, 2012

A torn hamstring was just another disappointing — and possibly season-ending — injury for Iowa hurdler Jordan Mullen. The Atlantic, Iowa, native suffered the injury on Jan. 21 at the Adidas Invitational...

Olympic Trials: Wrestling becomes human in Iowa City

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD April 23, 2012

Wrestling is sometimes perceived as an emotionless sport. Sweaty men beat up on each other until one is pinned to the ground — that's a widespread opinion. But this year, the U.S. Olympic trials were...

Olympic Trials: Metcalf falls painfully short

SAM LOUWAGIE April 23, 2012

The crowd was cheering. That could only have made it worse for Brent Metcalf. If a period of a freestyle wrestling match ends in a tie, the wrestler who scored the most points on a single move wins the...

Man charged with substance violation

DI STAFF April 23, 2012

A man has been charged with a controlled-substance violation. According to a Johnson County Sheriff's Office complaint, Robert Wofford Jr., address unknown, was charged April 17. On April 17, Wofford...

UIHC nurses named among Iowa’s best

JENNY EARL April 23, 2012

Stopping a painful ulcer, preventing a stroke, and preparing a patient for surgery are just a few things that nurses Donna Dolezal and Sandra Roberts have done for more than two decades. The pair, who...

Habitat for Humanity to construct home that produces its own energy

ASMAA ELKEURTI April 23, 2012

One local family could soon live in a house that zeroes in on saving energy. The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has partnered with University of Iowa Engineers for a Sustainable World to build their...

City officials and non-profits open new recycling center

CHASTITY DILLARD April 23, 2012

Janel Hanmer said recycling is important for her children's future. The Iowa City resident sat on Sunday afternoon with her sons, Turing Zelsnack, 6, and Huxley Zelsnack, 4, at the new East Side Recycling...

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