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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

Dieterle: Expand jail alternatives, not the jail

GUEST COLUMN May 6, 2013

Proponents say we should build a bigger jail to federal standards in order to be able to reduce the numbers of inmates kept there. Using the expected $3 million gained from selling the old jail, that would...

Ponnada: Sexual assault too common

SRI PONNADA May 6, 2013

Sexual assault can happen anywhere, anytime. UI senior Caitlin Palar was sexually assaulted right here, on this campus, in her own residence hall. But she didn’t report the assault; she really...

Editorial: Vote ‘yes’ on the Justice Center

DI EDITORIAL BOARD May 6, 2013

In November 2012, when the original Johnson County Justice Center was presented to the public for a vote, the Editorial Board recommended that the voters reject the bond referendum. The original center...

UNI Invite canceled

DANNY PAYNE May 6, 2013

The Iowa track and field squads were scheduled to compete May 3 in the Messersmith Invitational at Northern Iowa. The meet was canceled because of inclement weather in Cedar Falls. This meet was slated...

Point/Counterpoint: Is Floyd Mayweather good for the sport of boxing?

DI STAFF May 6, 2013

No Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an undefeated, 44-0 world champion boxer who holds titles in five weight classes. Usually, any fighter who can claim that title is a sports marketer’s dream and does wonders...

Prime Time and Game Time leagues to renew competition

BEN ROSS May 6, 2013

The Prime Time League will return to the Iowa City area, providing a platform for basketball players from to play and continue to hone their skills during the summer months. This year will be the 27th...

Iowa softball wins three-straight in a road series over Purdue

NICK DELAQUILA May 6, 2013

The Iowa softball team stayed hot over the weekend, concluding its regular season by winning five games in a row and six of its last eight. The five-game winning streak matches a season high for Iowa. Iowa...

Hawkeye baseball loses two of three to Michigan

TOMMY REINKING May 6, 2013

Not very much separated the Iowa and Michigan baseball teams in a weekend Big Ten series. After five innings in the first game on May 3, Iowa trailed 5-1. The club began a comeback thanks to an RBI single...

Man accused of strangling woman

REBECCA MORIN May 6, 2013

A local man has been accused of choking a woman to unconsciousness. Jose Avalos-Covarrubias, 21, was charged April 28 with domestic assault impeding air/blood and causing bodily injury. According to...

Man accused of depositing two fictitious checks

REBECCA MORIN May 6, 2013

A local man has been accused of depositing two fictitious checks that totaled almost $4,000. Jordan Young, 22, was charged June 28, 2012, with two charges of second-degree theft, two charges of identity...

Branstad appoints City High student to non-voting Board of Education position

BRENT GRIFFITHS May 6, 2013

The son of a Johnson County Republicans Chairwoman Deborah Thornton was appointed to a non-voting position on a state board on May 3, according to a press release. Edgar Thornton, 16, was appointed to...

Jane Jacobs Walk facilitates discussion about downtown development

HILLARY ROSENCRANTS May 6, 2013

A group of like-minded individuals gathered near the fountain on the Pedestrian Mall on May 4 to raise awareness about urban planning in Iowa City. The Jane Jacobs Walk, a nationally recognized event...

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