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

Soccer teammates stick together

ROBBIE LEHMAN September 28, 2009

Recruiting elite-level athletes is never far from a college coach’s mind. But sometimes, the best talent can be found right in one’s backyard. The Iowa soccer team has players from 13 states and...

Men’s golf ready for VCU Shootout

CLARK CAHILL September 28, 2009

Iowa men’s golf head coach Mark Hankins has had a consistent goal heading into the team’s tournaments this season — finish in the top five. So far, so good. The Hawkeyes placed second in the Golfweek...

A quarter for the ages

BRENDAN STILES September 28, 2009

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — I’m not going to even attempt sugarcoating what I’m about to say. The fourth quarter of Iowa’s 21-10 win over No. 5 Penn State on Saturday was the most significant quarter...

Strong second half propels Hawkeyes again

BRENDAN STILES September 28, 2009

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Once again, Iowa got off to a slow start. Once again, the Hawkeyes made adjustments. And once again, the Hawkeyes were able to dominant in the second half en route to victory, this...

2 UI alums get U.S. attorney nominations

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

President Obama nominated two UI alumni to be U.S. attorneys in Iowa on Sept. 25. Nicholas Klinefeldt, who graduated from the UI College of Law in 2000, is the nominee for the Southern District of Iowa. Stephanie...

CR man faces charges

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

A Cedar Rapids man faces numerous charges after allegedly threatening several people with a knife downtown on Sunday, according to Iowa City police. Ryan Tunk, 19, was charged with armed with a dangerous...

Man charged after chase

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

An Iowa City man was arrested following a foot chase with police during which he allegedly attempted to throw away a bag of cocaine, according to Iowa City police. Craig Pickens, 26, was charged with...

Nebraska man faces drug charges

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

A Nebraska man faces a felony drug charge after being found with six different kinds of drugs on Sept. 26, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Derek Sloss, 21, was charged with controlled...

Attorney General’s Office backs deputy in shooting

DI STAFF September 28, 2009

Johnson County Deputy Terry Stotler was justified when he shot and killed John Deng, a report by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office concludes. Deputy Attorney General Thomas H. Miller released the...

Spotlight Iowa City: An interest in everything

DANNY VALENTINE September 28, 2009

There are really no simple answers when talking to UI Professor Nicholas Johnson, so one must be prepared. It’s a trip, albeit a pretty interesting one. He’s the type of guy where the conversation...

Regent backs new dorm

NICK PEDLEY September 28, 2009

Forty-one years after the UI last built a residence hall, one member of the state Board of Regents suggests it’s time for a new one. Regent Robert Downer of Iowa City said at the board’s last meeting...

City Council election: Bazzell aims to patch up town-gown relationship

NICOLE KARLIS September 28, 2009

Jared Bazzell never thought his college days would involve fiercely campaigning for a political seat. Now, the UI senior is in the race for a spot on the Iowa City City Council. “I really think that...

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