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

Ponnada: Gentlemen, cover yourselves

SRI PONNADA June 10, 2013

Summer is finally here. Now, instead of working out at the gym, I can go on my daily runs outside and enjoy the fresh air (Who am I kidding? I never run … or go to the gym). I can, however, sit on the...

Tilly: It’s time for anger

ZACH TILLY June 10, 2013

I recently discovered that the government could be logging my calls and tracking my Google searches. It could be watching my Skype chats and thumbing through my emails. My reaction upon learning that...

Editorial: Scale back the surveillance state

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 10, 2013

According to classified documents leaked to The Guardian, a UK-based newspaper, the highly secretive National Security Agency has been collecting a remarkable amount of information about American citizens,...

Ladies Football Academy grosses $230,523 for UI Children’s Hospital

CODY GOODWIN June 10, 2013

More than 200 participants made their way into Kinnick Stadium on June 8 for the third-annual Ladies Football Academy. The group raised $230,523 this year, bringing the three-year total to $717,523. The...

Three Iowa baseball players selected in the 2013 MLB Draft

JACOB SHEYKO June 10, 2013

For three Iowa baseball players — one incoming and two seniors — the dream of playing in the major leagues just got a lot closer.     Incoming freshman Kendall Coleman joined seniors...

While you were away: Playing catch-up with Hawkeye sports

CODY GOODWIN June 10, 2013

Former Hawks named to the U.S. National Squad Two former Iowa field-hockey players, Meghan Beamesderfer and Lauren Pfeiffer, were recently selected to be a part of the 2013-14 U.S. Women’s National...

Iowa track and field concludes season

MATT CABEL June 10, 2013

The Iowa track and field program closed its 2013 outdoor campaign on June 8 by crowning five first-team All-Americans at the NCAA track and field meet in Eugene, Ore. Seniors runners Justin Austin, Ethan...

Man charged after stealing three vehicles

KRISTEN EAST June 10, 2013

A Washington, Iowa, man has been charged after Washington County officers recovered three vehicles from a railroad bed. Michael Mueller, 19, was charged on Oct. 3, 2012, with first-degree theft and joint...

Man charged with second OWI offense

QUENTIN MISIAG June 10, 2013

An Iowa City man has been arrested after officers allegedly found him intoxicated and asleep at the wheel of a running vehicle. Deshawn Myrick, 35, 2221 Hollywood Blvd., was charged May 31 with second-offense...

Cambus eliminates Hawk Court 1 stop

JULIA TRUSZKOWSKI June 10, 2013

Because of construction on the University of Iowa’s Hawkeye court, Cambus has permanently ended service to the Hawkeye Court 1 stop, effective today. Two existing apartment buildings in the Hawkeye...

Iowa City area ranked in top 25 for economic and job growth

JULIA SHRIVER June 10, 2013

The Iowa City metropolitan area has again been recognized for its livability, ranking No. 22 in small cities and No. 105 overall in Area Development Magazine’s “Leading Locations for 2013”...

Prairie Lights recognized as top independent bookstore in the U.S. by Forbes magazine

QUENTIN MISIAG June 10, 2013

An Iowa City staple has been recognized by *Forbes* magazine as a thriving independent, brick-and-mortar bookstore. In a June 6 column by Forbes contributor Julie Pham, Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque...

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