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

Softball to play eight during spring break

IAN MARTIN March 12, 2010

In their 1988 hit “I’m Gonna Be,” the members of the Proclaimers sing they would have walked 500 miles, then 500 miles more, just to show up at your door. The Iowa softball team can beat that. The...

Freshman wrestler learns from first loss

J.T. BUGOS March 12, 2010

Matt McDonough flung his headgear and sprinted off the mat, the thin legs of a 125-pounder carrying him into the deep recesses of the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich. A winning streak of thirty-two had...

Commentary: Still learning the lessons

BRENDAN STILES March 12, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS — Chaos best describes what took place in Conseco Field House Thursday. The speculation about Todd Lickliter coaching future cast a dark cloud on what turned out to be a pretty decent Big...

Third time not the charm for hoopsters

MITCH SMITH March 12, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS — The worst season in Iowa men’s basketball history officially came to an end Thursday afternoon. For the third-consecutive year, the Hawkeyes (10-22, 4-15) fell to Michigan in the opening...

Rumors swirl around Lickliter’s future

SCOTT MILLER March 12, 2010

Todd Lickliter’s stint at Iowa isn’t over — at least according to the head coach. Rumors swirled all Thursday, and several sources told The Daily Iowan Lickliter’s three-year career could be coming...

Man hit with 64 counts of forgery

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

Police charged an Iowa City man with 64 counts of forgery for allegedly using stolen checks to gain more than $23,000. Benjamin Young, 38, 1118 Pine St., was charged with first-degree theft and forgery. According...

School District posts redistricting information

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

The Iowa City School District posted a redistricting update in question-and-answer format on its website March 10. After the redistricting committee rescheduled its March 4 meeting, community members...

Man charged with 4th OWI

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

Police have charged a man with his fourth OWI after an alleged hit-and-run accident. Emanuel Cano, 28, address unknown, was charged Thursday with third-offense (or more) OWI. According to police, Cano...

Man pleads not guilty to arson

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

An Iowa City man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree arson, according to court records. On Feb. 20, Cary Smith, 21, allegedly set a coat on fire outside a woman’s apartment. According to police,...

Material witness pleads guilty to theft

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

A 19-year-old being held as a material witness in a murder investigation has pleaded guilty to an unrelated fourth-degree theft charge. Justin Marshall of Iowa City reportedly brought a counterfeit FedEx...

Spotlight Iowa City: Hungry Hobo owner brings ‘old-fashioned’ service

SAM LANE March 12, 2010

Tim Flynn’s “agenda” is to meet five new people every day. The owner of the Hungry Hobo sandwich shop said he operates his business on a simple principle. Flynn and two partners opened Hungry Hobo...

Police issue first curfew citation

JORDAN FRIES March 12, 2010

Roughly three months after the Iowa City City Council implemented a curfew ordinance, Iowa City police issued the first $50 citation for a violation. Police Sgt. Denise Brotherton said an Iowa City patrol...

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