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

Guest Opinion: Hawkeyes know the real Rand Paul

GUEST OPINION April 10, 2015

This week, newly declared Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul will bring his announcement tour to the This week, newly declared Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul will bring his announcement...

Manfull: How reporters handle homophobia

ERIN MANFULL April 10, 2015

We live in a society where being politically correct is a requirement if you wish to be a public figure. Journalists and those in the media endure public shaming and ridicule, and often lose their jobs,...

Clegg: March Money Madness

CHRIS CLEGG April 10, 2015

Every March, the Division I college basketball tournament, “March Madness” as it is more commonly known, captivates an entire nation and glues sports fanatics and casual fans alike to their...

Dugan: The new prohibition? Powdered booze

JACK DUGAN April 10, 2015

On March 11, the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approved powdered alcohol for sale nationwide. One week later, it was banned on a 48-2 vote by the Iowa Senate. I suppose there will be...

Editorial: Community ID comes to Johnson County

DI EDITORIAL BOARD April 10, 2015

The concept of an ID card specific to this community is one that has floated around in Johnson County for a while. Iowa City officials have discussed offering an ID for the area since last year, but on...

Tracksters prepare for the Jim Duncan Invitational

DI STAFF April 10, 2015

The Iowa track and field team will travel to Drake today and Saturday to compete in the Jim Duncan Invitational. Competing alongside the Hawkeyes will be in-state Division I competitors Iowa State and...

Softball has sense of urgency

CHARLIE GREEN April 10, 2015

Given the way both teams have struggled, the three-game series between Iowa and Wisconsin beginning today in Madison could have huge implications for both teams going forward. “I don’t normally...

Hawks set to battle top-five Big Ten teams

JOSH HICKS April 10, 2015

The Hawkeye women’s tennis team has its work cut out this weekend as it plays its last two home dual matches of the season. Iowa will host No. 18 Ohio State (15-4, 7-0) at 4 p.m. today and No....

Iowa heads to Illinois

BLAKE DOWSON April 10, 2015

The Iowa men’s tennis team will head to Illinois this weekend for matches against Illinois and Northwestern with one thing in mind — earning respect. “We’re going over there this weekend,...

Baseball heads for stiff test

IAN MURPHY April 10, 2015

The hype around Iowa baseball is building and rightfully so. The Hawkeyes enter this weekend with a 21-8 record and in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with a 6-0 record. They are just...

Hawks need to replace big guns

DANNY PAYNE April 10, 2015

Iowa is scheduled to practice at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines Saturday at 12:30 p.m. There are plenty of things to watch at the practice, but the following are three story lines we deemed interesting. What...

Scott McDonough announces candidacy

DI STAFF April 10, 2015

Scott McDonough, the owner of McDonough Structures, announced Thursday he would run for the District C seat on the Iowa City City Council. “Iowa City is moving in a positive direction. I want to...

Load More Stories