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

Ziemer: Fear of a nuclear planet

JEREMY ZIEMER June 19, 2013

This past week, I registered for a half-Ironman triathlon in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The race involves a 1.2-mile swim in splendid Lake Michigan, a 56-mile bike portion along the lakefront, and a 13.1-mile...

Overton: An easy war

JON OVERTON June 19, 2013

Armed drones (unmanned aerial vehicles used to kill enemy combatants) are the most recent military development that have distanced Americans from the wars their government wages. The last time a significant...

Editorial: Approve judicial nominees

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 19, 2013

Earlier this month, in an aggressive political move, President Obama nominated three high-profile lawyers to fill the vacancies on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The president’s...

Four Hawkeye football players earn preseason recognition

CODY GOODWIN June 19, 2013

Four members of the Iowa football team have been named to Athlon Sports’ Preseason All-Big Ten teams. Jordon Cotton earned the honor as a first-team kick-return specialist. Linebacker James Morris garnered...

Bolander: More transparency needed from UI Athletics Department

JOSH BOLANDER June 19, 2013

I am an Iowan, through and through. Growing up here helped shape me into who I am today. I owe nearly everything I have accomplished to being raised in this state. And all that being said, we are loyal...

Ex-Gopher joins Hawkeye wrestling staff

CODY GOODWIN June 19, 2013

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands crossed a state border in order to find his new volunteer assistant wrestling coach. The search stopped at Ben Berhow, who has been an administrative assistant at Minnesota...

Iowa men’s basketball camp underway

JACOB SHEYKO June 19, 2013

The walls inside the Field House reverberated with the squeaks of basketball sneakers and the high-pitched tones of whistles early Tuesday morning. If one were merely listening, the room would sound as...

Game Time League opens tonight

DOMINICK WHITE June 19, 2013

Tonight marks the beginning of the Game Time League regular season, and the North Liberty Community Center will host two league games. McCurry’s/ Pelling will face Vinton Merchants/Culvers team at...

Kids to break ground for UI Children’s Hospital

KRISTEN EAST June 19, 2013

Pediatric patients will lead the groundbreaking for the new University of Iowa Children’s Hospital facility on Friday. The event will take place at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the UI Hospitals and Clinics’...

Man charged with third-offense OWI

QUENTIN MISIAG June 19, 2013

An Iowa City man has been charged after he allegedly drove drunk at various speeds on the shoulder of an Iowa City street. Christopher Beardshear, 43, was charged on Monday with third-offense OWI. According...

Man charged with assaulting police officers

QUENTIN MISIAG June 19, 2013

A Coralville man has been charged after reportedly running from law-enforcement officers during a traffic stop, which later turned into a vehicular chase. Patrick Mulengwa, 29, was charged on Monday...

UI alum mixing law and do-good volunteer work

QUENTIN MISIAG June 19, 2013

Michael Weinstock first set his sights on a run for political office while attending high school on the East Coast. With admiration for a Capitol Hill career, he took his youthful integrity and due diligence...

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