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

Enough is enough for sexual assault

GUEST COLUMN June 13, 2012

I want you to join me in standing up and speaking out against violence, along with the Iowa Men's Action Network and the Men's Antiviolence Council. Reject the assumption that boys must be taught that...

Higher minimum wage’s negative effects

KATIE KUNTZ June 13, 2012

There's a common misconception that the welfare system is bad because it takes my hard-earned money and gives it to people who didn't work for it. In reality, though, there are few groups that don't work...

Prairie Lights’ grant shows good, bad in city’s economic policy

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 13, 2012

Last week, city officials decided to award Prairie Lights a $27,500 grant — a decision highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the city's policies in making economic decisions for our future. The...

Iowa City West High climbs standings

DI STAFF June 13, 2012

The Iowa City West High Trojans defeated Waterloo West, 12-0, in a 2 1/2 -inning softball game on Tuesday, increasing their record to 20-1 on the season. The Trojans scored 8 runs in the first inning...

Little Hawks’ softball down Saints

CARLOS SOSA June 13, 2012

City High found itself playing a one-sided game until the third inning, when catcher Shelby Yoder took a knee to the helmet while trying to steal second. That collision sparked a 6-4 Little Hawk win against...

Point/Counterpoint: Who will be the first pick in the Prime Time draft?

DI STAFF June 13, 2012

Jarrod Uthoff Hawkeye fans are itching to see Jarrod Uthoff play basketball in Iowa once again, and the 6-8 forward is a good bet for the first draft pick because Prime Time coaches know he'll be itching,...

Young girls work with GymHawks at Camp

TOM GOLDHAMMER June 13, 2012

Eleven hours a day for five days: that's how long 75 eager girls ranging from 6 to 18 years old are honing their gymnastic talents in the Field House North Gym. The Iowa Gymnastics Camp brings the youngsters...

Adult tennis students still eager to learn

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD June 13, 2012

A 50-year-old, 51-year old, and 64-year old struggled to bounce tennis balls off a green plywood wall built against the tennis court in Mercer Park on Tuesday. Two kids — who came up to the adults' waists...

Weno does it all for City

TOM CLOS June 13, 2012

Iowa City City High softball player junior Erin Weno did it all for the Little Hawks in their 6-4 victory over Cedar Rapids Xavier on Monday. The fireballer hit a two-run home run, stole a base, and pitched...

Woman steals more than $1,000 from Target

DI STAFF June 13, 2012

A woman has been charged after allegedly stealing from Target. Renee Alway, 26, address unknown, was charged Monday with second-degree theft. According to a Johnson Country Sheriff's Office complaint,...

Local woman followed victim to her house and assaulted her

DI STAFF June 13, 2012

An Iowa City woman has been charged after allegedly following a woman to her house and assaulting her. Tiaunta Martin, 23, 2401 Highway 6 E. No. 400, was charged June 4 with assault causing bodily injury. According...

Children removed from home of accused Iowa City couple

ALY BROWN June 13, 2012

Three children have been removed from the home of an Iowa City couple accused of child endangerment resulting in death. Jorge Perez, 20, and Mireya Balderas, 18, are charged with beating 20-month-old...

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