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

College of Liberal Arts has a great story to tell

GUEST COLUMN June 20, 2012

As the dean of the College of Dentistry at the University of Iowa, I value what professional schools teach, and I value the way they prepare students to assume vital professional positions throughout Iowa...

Banned book highlights flaw in American psyche

KATIE KUNTZ June 20, 2012

Americans ban books from public schools for a great many silly reasons. The Erie School District in Illinois banned a children's book filled with silly pictures, around 10 words per page, and bright colors...

Should employers be able to discriminate based on criminal history?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF June 20, 2012

Yes The Waterloo City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit employers from refusing to hire any person because of that person's criminal record. If Waterloo does decide to pass this...

Tae kwon do camp teaches respect

CARLOS SOSA June 20, 2012

Courtesy. Integrity. Perseverance. Self-control and indomitable spirit. These are the five tenets of tae kwon do. "It's is based on respect," instructor Nick Messersmith said. "In tae...

Nine-year-old grapplers take to Hawkeye mats

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD June 20, 2012

Diego Sotelo and Peyton Timmons only came up to the height of the other wrestlers' hips. Hawkeye Wrestling Camp coaches explained a drill to the large horde of boys in the takedowns and escapes group....

Newbies impress Hawkeye nation

BEN SCHUFF June 20, 2012

The first game of the 2012 Prime Time League featured two of the most anticipated players to join the Iowa basketball team this coming season. Point guard Mike Gesell and center Adam Woodbury headlined...

McCabe, incoming Hawks shine in PTL opener

TOM CLOS June 20, 2012

Iowa basketball forward Zach McCabe got hot early from beyond the arc in his first Prime Time League appearance of the year. McCabe scored a game-high 29 points in Vinton Merchants/Mike Gatens, 93-87...

Woman charged with attempting to sell marijuana

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

An Iowa City woman has been accused of attempting to sell marijuana. Mersadies Turner, 21, 2420 Bartelt Road No. 2C, was charged April 27 with a drug tax-stamp violation and a controlled-substance violation. According...

Summit under new ownership

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved a new Class C liquor license for the Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St. City officials told The Daily Iowan that the new liquor license would be granted to...

City Council approves neighborhood improvement grants

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council passed a resolution Tuesday approving the distribution of Program for Improving Neighborhoods grant funds. According to city documents, city officials allocated $15,000 in the...

Councilors approve new water main

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans Tuesday for the 2012 Muscatine Avenue Water Main Improvements Project. The project, according to city documents, includes installing a water main along the south...

Councilors OK new winter storage facility

DI STAFF June 20, 2012

The Iowa City City Council approved plans for the construction of the Public Works Complex Warm Storage Building Project Tuesday after holding a public hearing. The project, according to city documents,...

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