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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

Stolen Valor ruling a win for free speech, common sense

GUEST COLUMN July 2, 2012

The Supreme Court decision in United States v. Alvarez is a victory for free speech and common sense. The Supreme Court in a 6-to-3 vote struck down the Stolen Valor Act, which made it a crime to falsely...

Agriculture interests need to respond

GUEST COLUMN July 2, 2012

"They" killed the ethanol blender's credit and the biodiesel tax credit, and now, they are going after preventing the U.S. military from using biofuel, blocking commercialization of E-15, and...

Despite Court’s rulings, individuals need to change

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 2, 2012

Last week, the Supreme Court issued some of the more important and controversial decisions of our time. Americans will see changes in health care and immigration, as the court upheld most of the Patient...

Olympic wrestler suspended for pot

DI STAFF July 2, 2012

Stephany Lee won the 72-kg spot on the women's freestyle wrestling Olympic team in Iowa City on April 21. She beat Ali Bernard, winning the first two matches of the championship series, 3-1, 5-2 and 3-1,...

Hawkeyes leave Omaha after swim trials

DI STAFF July 2, 2012

The Iowa swim team sent 13 athletes to the U.S. Olympic trials in Omaha on June 25 through today, and the final group of Hawkeyes finished their races over the weekend. Junior-to-be Tyler Lentz took...

Doris, Austin, Holmes finish track trials

DI STAFF July 2, 2012

2012 Iowa graduate Troy Doris placed eighth in the triple jump at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic trials in Eugene, Ore., on June 30. Doris jumped 16.33 meters in his first of six attempts, finishing...

Basabe bringing a new look to the court

MATTHEW CABEL July 2, 2012

Melsahn Basabe looks a little different on the court these days. He had a breakout freshman year, 2010-11, but the junior forward suffered a sophomore slump this past season. He's using the summer Prime...

Marble and Olaseni runaway with Primetime win

CARLOS SOSA July 2, 2012

Devyn Marble and Gabe Olaseni lost to Melsahn Basabe and coach Dan Ahrens' team on June 24. They wanted redemption on Sunday, and they got it with a 98-84 win against coach Randy Larson's team and his...

Pole dancing and belly dancing offer unique ways to work out

TAYLOR AXELSON AND TOM CLOS July 2, 2012

America is growing. More than 35 percent of adult Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to some local fitness experts, one of the main causes may...

UIHC patient assaults staff

DI STAFF July 2, 2012

A patient at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has been accused of causing harm to health-care providers. Joshua Lawson, 28, Fairfax, Iowa, was charged June 29 with two counts of assault...

Man assaults a victim outside Fieldhouse bar

DI STAFF July 2, 2012

A second man has been charged in connection with the assault of a man outside the Field House Bar. Phillip Czechowicz, 22, 725 E. Washington St., was charged May 18 with willful injury causing serious...

Davenport man gets 100 months in prison for child porn charges

DI STAFF July 2, 2012

Joseph Richter, 36, Davenport, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for receiving and distributing child pornography. According to an Iowa Department of Justice press release, U.S. Chief District...

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