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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

Sen. Grassley: Unwrapping debts and diplomas

GUEST COLUMN June 8, 2012

New graduates have good reason to celebrate their academic achievements. After all, on average, a college degree remains a good indicator for boosting one's lifetime earning potential. For many Americans,...

Campaign over, Ron Paul’s legacy lives on

MATTHEW WILLIAMS June 8, 2012

While Iowa proved to be a state filled with many Ron Paul supporters — as seen by the 26,000-plus votes he captured in the Iowa caucuses — many Republicans dubbed Paul too radical to be the GOP nominee,...

UI trip to Asia exotic, but necessary

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 8, 2012

OK, obviously, going to Asia and visiting some of the hot spots such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, and Beijing would be the cat's pajamas. And, obviously, doing it on the UI Foundation's dime would be...

Incoming freshman running back charged with drug possession

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

Incoming Iowa freshman running back Greg Garmon was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to numerous sources in Erie, Pa. Garmon — who was expected to...

Coleman Scott finishes what he started in IC

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

The Olympic wrestling team wrapped up its team trials on Thursday with a wrestle-off between three 60-kg contenders: Shawn Bunch, Reese Humphrey, and Coleman Scott. Scott won the Olympic berth, defeating...

Summer hoops Q & A with Randy Larson

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

DI: What is purpose of the Prime Time and Game Time? Randy Larson: It's to provide a more structured playing environment during the off-sesaon so the college players can have the highest level of competition...

Prime Time warms up

MATTHEW CABEL June 8, 2012

The Iowa men's basketball team finished its 2011 season with a 17-16 overall record that included wins over Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana and Iowa basketball's first postseason berth since 2002. Expectations...

Weno dominates Linn-Mar in complete game shutout

CARLOS SOSA June 8, 2012

The City High softball team's offense started off hot, scoring 8 runs in the first two innings. And starting pitcher Erin Weno was able to hold Linn-Mar scoreless as the Little Hawks cruised to a 8-0 win. City...

Failure to reach finals sours Byers’ fantastic throw

IAN MARTIN June 8, 2012

Matt Byers' groin reined him in early this season. In his last meet of the year, it was a foot. The junior failed to qualify for the javelin finals at Thursday's NCAA outdoor meet in Des Moines by 30...

Iowa City Landfill closed Thursday, officials continue to "stir, burn, cover"

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

City officials closed the Iowa City Landfill on Thursday because the wind's direction was blowing smoke toward the administrative offices, according to a city press release. The Landfill will reopen today;...

Trial for man charged with child endangerment set for July

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

An Iowa City man who was arrested in April for allegedly leaving his 20-month-old son alone has pleaded not guilty and will face trial on July 24. Jorge Perez, 20, 2018 Waterfront Drive No. 120, was charged...

Man charged with allegedly pushing a police officer

DI STAFF June 8, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with allegedly pushing a police officer in the chest. Michael McCullum, 27, 1053 Cross Park Ave. Apt. 9, was charged Tuesday with assault on peace officers and others. According...

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