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

Elliot: Conspiring nation

BEAU ELLIOT May 14, 2013

Benghazi. The IRS. Libby Lewis. Or was it Lewis Libby? Who can remember these days? So many conspiracies. So little time. (Says the guy who lives on a grassy knoll.) Of course, so little time is far...

Editorial: Regulation of homeschooling should not be removed

DI EDITORIAL BOARD May 14, 2013

Republicans and Democrats in the Iowa Legislature have been creating compromises on reforms to K-12 education in recent months, but disagreements on whether to change homeschooling regulations have stalled...

Point/Counterpoint: Who is the NBA playoffs MVP so far?

DI STAFF May 14, 2013

Stephen Curry The emergence of Stephen Curry in the NBA playoffs is nothing to sleep on. Curry has put Golden State in prime position for a shot at the Western Conference Finals. After big-man David Lee...

Iowa baseball adds six members to recruiting class

JALYN SOUCHEK May 14, 2013

The Iowa baseball team has not yet concluded its 2013 season, but that hasn’t stopped the squad from looking forward. Iowa head coach Jack Dahm announced the addition of six more players for the...

Iowa gymnast McGrath set for 2013 return from injury

RYAN PROBASCO May 14, 2013

After going through two separate knee surgeries and a stem-cell injection, fifth-year senior Matt McGrath is finally ready to return for the Iowa men’s gymnastics team. McGrath missed several events...

Daily Iowan Female Athlete of the Year: Megan Blank

CODY GOODWIN May 14, 2013

Iowa sophomore Megan Blank came into this spring season with a new mindset, new goals,  and, ultimately, a new swing. The outcome was about what she expected, too. Blank was the heart and soul of the...

Iowa baseball sees senior pitching renaissance

TOMMY REINKING May 14, 2013

Jack Dahm didn’t have a large presence of upperclassmen on his roster heading into his 10th season as head coach of the Iowa baseball team. Of the 16 pitchers on the staff, only four were seniors. Of...

Reception honors Iowa City Fire Chief Andy Rocca in his retirement

HILLARY ROSENCRANTS May 14, 2013

Iowa City Fire Chief Andy Rocca celebrated his retirement Monday afternoon. Rocca rose through the ranks of the department during his nearly 35 years of service. He was appointed fire chief on Feb. 26,...

Man accused of driving while intoxicated

REBECCA MORIN May 14, 2013

An Iowa man has been accused of striking a roadway barrier while driving under the influence of alcohol. Adam Hebl, 38, was charged Monday with third-offense OWI. According to an Iowa City police complaint,...

Man follows family member to find girlfriend

REBECCA MORIN May 14, 2013

A local man was accused of allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Alfonso Reid Jr., 40, was charged Sunday with third or subsequent offense of domestic abuse assault. According to an Iowa City police...

Iowa City receives upgrade in bicycle-friendly rating

KRISTEN EAST May 14, 2013

The League of American Bicyclists upgraded Iowa Citys bicycle-friendly status from bronze to silver on the first day of Bike to Work Week. The national organization reviews a city’s Bicycle-Friendly...

RVAP looking for summer volunteers

JORDYN REILAND May 14, 2013

The Rape Victim Advocacy Program is looking for volunteers for the summer. According to a press release, RVAP will begin its 32-hour volunteer-training program on June 10. The deadline to apply for volunteering...

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