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

There can be no hockey league without hockey players

GUEST COLUMN July 18, 2012

On July 14, as we went about our quiet and desperate lives, a nefarious plot, motivated by greed and steeped in crass arrogance and ugly braggadocio, was launched into the world to wreak havoc and cause...

New ACT program finds right tools to succeed

KATIE KUNTZ July 18, 2012

After high school, young people face many obstacles and choices. A four-year university is the path for some, and trade-school, community college, or entry into the workforce are viable options for others....

McCaffery’s new contract deserved

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 18, 2012

Coaching is a tough gig, there's no doubt about it: negative press, die-hard fans, and a vast amount of traveling. It's especially tough when you're coaching in one of the best conferences in the NCAA,...

Iowa women’s hoops selected for preseason women’s NIT

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

The Iowa women's basketball team will compete against Northern Illinois in the first round of the 2012 preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament on Nov. 9. The Hawkeyes and Huskies will play in...

Marcus Binns no longer with Iowa football

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

Sophomore running back Marcus Binns is no longer on the Iowa football team roster, according to a statement released by head coach Kirk Ferentz on Tuesday. "Due to injuries, Marcus Binns has not...

Vandenberg ranked No. 2 QB in Big Ten for 2012

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

The Iowa football team continues to rack up preseason honors. Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg was named the No. 2 QB in the Big Ten by ESPN.com, after Michigan's Denard Robinson. Vandenberg started...

Body Attack stresses sports to get fit

CARLOS SOSA July 18, 2012

Fitness and sports go hand in hand. Athletes, minus a few baseball players, are usually in shape. But not everyone is an athlete. With Body Attack, a new workout regimen, everyone can feel like an athlete. "It's...

Soccer camp teaching fundamentals

VICTORIA KIPP July 18, 2012

Iowa City Parks and Recreation employees Dani Meirick and Jennifer Dooper are passionate about soccer — it's their favorite sport. The pair have spent the past five weeks teaching different sports camps...

Brands signs new five-year deal

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD July 18, 2012

The Iowa wrestling team — the proud owner of a nation-leading 26 NCAA titles — hasn't won the team race in two seasons. But the Hawkeyes will see five All-Americans return to the mat for the 2012-2013...

Water main breaks on Burlington Street

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

A water main broke Tuesday afternoon, partially flooding streets near the intersection of Burlington and Dubuque St. Jude Moss, an Iowa City Wastewater Division representative, confirmed the breakage...

IC psychiatrist to face Iowa Medical Board for misconduct allegations

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

An Iowa City psychiatrist had formal disciplinary charges filed against him by the Iowa Board of Medicine on July 12 and will face a hearing in October. According to a board press release, Sergio Paradiso...

Local man pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol

DI STAFF July 18, 2012

An Iowa City man was accused of an OWI for the third or subsequent time, Joseph Mendez, 32, 1412 Lower Muscatine Rd., was charged Tuesday with OWI, driving while license was barred, and interference with...

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