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

Without a star, balance leads men’s golf

JESSIE SMITH March 2, 2010

Most teams have a go-to player, someone a squad depends upon when its success is in jeopardy. But not the Iowa men’s golf team. Eight of the nine players on the Hawkeyes’ roster have seen tournament...

Big Ten tourney picture clearing up

BRENDAN STILES March 2, 2010

With only one week left before the men’s Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, the picture is almost in focus. A major shift in the standings occurred Feb. 24, when Purdue’s Robbie Hummel suffered a...

Student dives into a new culture in Spain

MITCH SMITH March 2, 2010

Deidre Freeman wanted to study abroad, but one problem held her back. She’s an athlete. As a senior on the Iowa diving team facing hectic training schedules and weekly competitions, studying abroad...

Police team wins race up stairs

DI STAFF March 2, 2010

A team of Iowa City police officers posted the fastest time at the 2010 Fight for Air Climb Law Enforcement Challenge for the second year in a row on Sunday. The competition, sponsored by the American...

Java House to leave Prairie Lights

DI STAFF March 2, 2010

The original Java House will leave Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St., on March 7. It will relocate to the existing Java House at 211 1/2 E. Washington St. Prairie Lights discontinued the lease...

UI teacher to run for House

DI STAFF March 2, 2010

A University of Iowa adjunct lecturer will run for a seat in the U.S. House, he announced Monday. Rob Gettemy, a Marion resident, teaches entrepreneurship in the UI Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. He...

2 promoted in police

DI STAFF March 2, 2010

Two Iowa City police officers received promotions that will take effect next month. Sgt. Mike Brotherton will be promoted to the rank of police lieutenant, and Officer David Droll will be promoted to...

Inmate attacks female officer

DI STAFF March 2, 2010

An inmate at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility was placed in segregation after he allegedly attacked a female officer early Monday morning. Antonio Mikhal Johnson, 24, is serving a 10-year sentence...

Spotlight Iowa City: Engineering recruitment director keeps students at UI

MORGAN OLSEN March 2, 2010

Jane Dorman told prospective students at a Hawkeye Visit Day last week that she doesn’t like to think of University of Iowa engineering students as “engi-nerds.” “This major has a bad reputation...

UI men learn to wine and dine

MICHAEL ARRIOLA March 2, 2010

Fifteen men sat around a conference table at a meeting designed to improve their job prospects. But instead of focusing on résumés, they turned their attention to dinner etiquette. “How do you let...

‘Affordable housing’ for Iowa City on-hold

KATHRYN STINSON March 2, 2010

The Iowa City City Council on Monday night postponed discussion on implementing a comprehensive plan which called for creating neighborhoods with a mix of housing types and income levels. The council...

Former UI student testifies she was sexually assaulted

SAM LANE March 2, 2010

A Williamsburg, Iowa, man entered the apartment of a former University of Iowa student without consent and sexually assaulted her, the reported victim testified on Monday. “He looked evil,” she said...

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