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

Lane: A goodbye to How I Met Your Mother

JOE LANE April 2, 2014

This past Monday, one of the most popular shows on television came to its long-awaited conclusion. After nine successful seasons, “How I Met Your Mother” is finally over. “How I Met...

Tilly: The brief return of Happy Obama

ZACH TILLY April 2, 2014

Tuesday saw the return appearance of a creature unseen for quite some time: Happy Obama. That particular species was rumored to have been pushed to edge of extinction by an 18-month parade of post re-election...

Editorial: ACA succeeds despite complexity

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 2, 2014

This week, on Monday, the deadline for enrolling in the federal health exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act came and went, with a positive result for the White House as it was announced that the...

Logic earns Associated Press All-American honor

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sam Logic has been named an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press, the team announced Tuesday. Logic becomes one of 49 NCAA Division I players to...

Iowa hosts Drake for home-opener

JACK ROSSI April 2, 2014

It’s warming up in Iowa City, which means Pearl Field is ready to host softball games again for the first time this season. Coming off of consecutive weekend series victories over Illinois and...

Hawks looking to avenge Bradley loss

RYAN RODRIGUEZ April 2, 2014

The March 26 home loss to Bradley was a tough pill for the Iowa baseball team to swallow. Battling the elements and a starting pitcher who was dialed in from the first inning, the Hawkeyes failed to...

UI athletics exceeds Outback budget by nearly $200K

CODY GOODWIN April 2, 2014

Documents recently obtained by The Daily Iowan show that Iowa’s Athletics Department recently spent nearly $200,000 more than was budgeted for the 2014 Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day. The...

Why Powell should see the field more

CODY GOODWIN April 2, 2014

There is no denying that the Iowa offense made strides during 2013 under second-year offensive coordinator Greg Davis. The Hawkeyes improved in points per game (26.3, up from 19.3 in 2012), yards per game...

Man charged with burglary

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

Authorities have accused a Cedar Rapids man with trying to steal clothing and chargers from a fraternity. Jason Jenney, 34, was charged Tuesday with second-degree burglary. According to an Iowa City...

City moves on Sycamore project

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

Iowa City officials are going ahead with improvements for Sycamore Street. On a 7-0 vote, the Iowa City City Council backed an agreement with McClure Engineering Co. to provide consultant services for...

Council loosens rules for nonconforming alcohol places

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

Some restrictions for nonconforming drinking establishments in Iowa City have been loosened by the City Council. The council approved an ordinance amending the definition of enlargement/expansion for...

Iowa representatives push for wind credit

DI STAFF April 2, 2014

A key tax incentive for wind energy was not included in a draft U.S. Senate bill released today. Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation have promised to work on extending the provision. Sen....

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