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

Phil Gives You Wings

GUEST OPINION April 29, 2014

“Ma’am, the helicopter is about to leave. Where do you want it to go?” asked the officer. “It needs to go to Iowa City. She needs to go to the University of Iowa Children’s...

Elliot: Race goes to the Swift-est

BEAU ELLIOT April 29, 2014

A lot has been made recently (not to be mired in the passive voice or anything, although there are worse things to be mired in) about comments by LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling and Nevada rancher Cliven...

Editorial: New pot laws not enough

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 29, 2014

The Iowa Senate, in a move that could be gauged as courageous only by the dreadfully low standards of Iowa’s (or for that matter, America’s) politics, passed a bill that decriminalized cannabis...

Ferentz names 12 to leadership group

DI STAFF April 29, 2014

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Monday that 12 players have been named to the University of Iowa football program’s 2014 Leadership Group. The group will help formulate team policies...

Iowa softball to take on Western Illinois

DI STAFF April 29, 2014

The Iowa softball team is hoping for clear skies today as it prepares to take Pearl Field against the Leathernecks of Western Illinois. The game marks the beginning of the Hawkeyes’ final home stand...

Dolphin optimistic about Hawks

JOSHUA BOLANDER April 29, 2014

The Daily Iowan sat down with the ‘Voice of the Hawkeyes’ Gary Dolphin to talk about this year’s Spring Game. The Daily Iowan: Gary, you have been around the team a lot this spring....

Commentary: Don’t let Donald Sterling’s remarks overshadow the NBA’s progress over intolerance

RYAN PROBASCO April 29, 2014

One year ago today, Brooklyn Nets’ center Jason Collins became the first openly gay athlete in a major American team sport. His bravery and courage inspired the likes of Michael Sam, Derrick Gordon...

Bullpen finds their stride

JACOB SHEYKO April 29, 2014

Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller has options. When an Iowa starting pitcher has seen his last batter, Heller can turn to an abundance of arms in the bullpen. A lack of arms isn’t the problem. The...

School District plans redistricting

DANIEL SEIDL April 29, 2014

Officials are taking a community-based approach to redesigning attendance areas for the Iowa City School District. “What I think is important is that we involve people in a solution-based way,”...

Pediatric Associates to join UI Health Care

ABIGAIL MEIER April 29, 2014

Families seeking children’s health services can now chose from a broader area of specialized care. Pediatric Associates of Iowa City, 615 E. Jefferson St. and its parking lot at 605 E. Jefferson...

E-books’ benefits questioned

LILY ABROMEIT April 29, 2014

Having knowledge and information at the tip of your fingertips at all times may be convenient, but two researchers have found some technology, such as e-books, may cause problems. When the e-book fad...

Locals encourage mobile vending

KAITLIN DEWULF April 29, 2014

From traditional hot dogs to freshly prepared burritos, mobile vending is a popular trend that lacks the space in downtown Iowa City to match its growth. Community members were given the opportunity...

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