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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

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Some conservatives eager to revoke Roberts’ citizenship

GUEST COLUMN July 9, 2012

Now that U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has upheld President Obama's health-care law, it appears some conservatives are eager to revoke Roberts' citizenship. They'll get over it. But as...

BCS playoffs strong recruiting tool

IAN FRIEDMAN July 9, 2012

June 26 is a day that will live on in college-football history as arguably the most influential day in Division-1 college athletics. It is the day that the fooball committee announced plans for a four-team...

Should UI be participating in the e-book study?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF July 9, 2012

No Although Prairie Lights and UI are making changes for the future of e-books, the books are still questionable in their use. They may lighten the load in your backpack and save trees, but many studies...

George Wine memorial service set

DI STAFF July 9, 2012

A memorial service to honor former Iowa sports-information director George Wine will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St. Wine passed away on July 5 at the age...

Iowa adds another Olympic swimmer

DI STAFF July 9, 2012

A former Olympian has joined the Hawkeye swimming and diving team. Junior Lindsay Seemann has transferred to Iowa after spending her first two years at Arizona. Seemann, at age 15, became the youngest...

Point/Counterpoint: Should MLB all-star game decide World Series home-field advantage?

DI STAFF July 9, 2012

Two Daily Iowan sports staffers — who are both fanatic baseball fans — debate if the MLB's All-Star game structure helps or hurts the sport as a whole. No I remember rolling on the ground in laughter...

Commentary: Injured USA hoops team can still earn Olympic Gold

MATT CABEL July 9, 2012

The USA basketball team took the gold medal away from Spain in Beijing, even when it wasn't expected to. The U.S. will try to do it again in London this year. This year's roster just looks a little different...

Gesell, Cole lead in Prime Time loss

CARLOS SOSA July 9, 2012

Up until this point, coach Dan Ahrens' team, Jill Armstrong of Skogman Realty, had arguably played like the best team in the league. Dynamic players such as Mike Gesell and Melsahn Basabe stack the squad...

Aaron White leads in losing effort

CARLOS SOSA July 9, 2012

Losing isn't easy. The best competitors however, can rebound and use losing as motivation — LeBron James lost in his first two trips to the NBA Finals but wouldn't be denied on his third, the Boston...

Man accused of possessing of items to make meth

DI STAFF July 9, 2012

A man has been accused of possessing several items used to manufacture methamphetamine. Clark McKey, 58, address unknown, was charged Feb. 11, 2011, with possession of a controlled-substance precursor...

Cedar Rapids man accused of failing to yield

DI STAFF July 9, 2012

A Cedar Rapids man has been accused of failing to yield to police officials. Travis Hostetler, 28, was charged July 5 with eluding. According to an State Patrol complaint, Hostetler was southbound...

Coralville woman accused of stealing from Target

DI STAFF July 9, 2012

A Coralville woman was accused of stealing from Target on numerous occasions. Melody Moody, 20, Coralville, was charged April 14 with second-degree theft. She was also charged May 16 with second-degree...

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