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

Sick addition

BEAU ELLIOT July 17, 2012

"It is now known that addition is an illness." Which is a sentence I ran into recently. (You're right; I wasn't looking where I was going. (And my parents tried so hard to teach me — but...

ZipCar attractive alternative for students

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 17, 2012

Beginning in September, the city of Iowa City and the University of Iowa will introduce 10 ZipCars into the community. The City Council's unanimous decision to approve a three-year contract with ZipCar...

Bethany Doolittle charged with intox and ID misdemeanors

DI STAFF July 17, 2012

An Iowa women's basketball player has been accused of giving false identification and being intoxicated in public. Bethany Doolittle, 18, was charged on July 14 with intoxication/consumption and providing...

Marcus Binns charged with theft

DI STAFF July 17, 2012

An Iowa football player has been accused of attempting to change the price tag of a shirt at a department store. Marcus Binns, 21, 806 Wylde Green Road, was charged on July 13 with fifth-degree theft. According...

Advanced soccer camp keeps girls entertained

VICTORIA KIPP July 17, 2012

The heat didn't keep everyone inside on Monday — the Iowa elite soccer camp was out in full force training on the fields in the first full day of camp. The main concern at the camp was keeping the girls...

Cedar Rapids engineer, UI alumnus, regularly braves the Ironman

ADAM WESLEY July 17, 2012

Pheidippides ran 26.2 miles to announce an Athenian victory over Persia in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE. After reaching Athens and delivering his message of victory, he collapsed and died. A marathon...

Dohnalek keeps up with college girls on the court

TOM GOLDHAMMER July 17, 2012

Monday night's Game Time League action was physical — 28 fouls were dished out between Vinton Merchants/McCurry's and Cullen Painting/Monica's and Bob's Your Uncle. And incoming Northern Iowa freshman...

Hawkeye transfer, Thomas shines on defense

CARLOS SOSA July 17, 2012

Defense proved to be the most important aspect of Monday night's Game Time League game. Coralville Hy-Vee overcame a strong defensive first half from Pelling/Culvers to win, 77-67. Head coach Mike Stoermer's...

IC doctor accused of inappropriately touching a child

DI STAFF July 17, 2012

An Iowa City doctor has been accused of inappropriately touching a child. Thomas Warren Jr., 44, was charged March 10 with indecent contact with a child. According to an Iowa City police complaint, the...

Inmate accused of biting 2 deputies

DI STAFF July 17, 2012

A Coralville man has been accused of biting two on-duty peace officers. William Liston, 57, Coralville, was charged July 14 with two counts of assault with intent of injury to a peace officer. According...

Two Illinois men accused of using counterfeit money

DI STAFF July 17, 2012

Two Illinois men have been accused of attempting to use counterfeit money. Kennard Partee, 49, Chicago, was charged July 14 with forgery, and Kelvin Davis, 46, Skokie, was also charged July 14 with forgery. According...

Inmate dies at prison hospice program

DI STAFF July 17, 2012

An Iowa inmate died in the prison hospice program Monday. According to an Iowa Department of Corrections news release, Robert Dicks, a 71-year-old man assigned to the Iowa Medical & Classification...

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