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

Alexander expected to be selected in today’s WNBA draft

MATT COZZI April 11, 2011

The best college and international prospects will be selected today in the WNBA draft in Bristol, Conn. ESPN will televise the event and provide analysis of the first round beginning at 2 p.m. CST. ESPNU...

Coker ready for 2011

JORDAN GARRETSON April 11, 2011

Shortly after his record-breaking performance in December’s Insight Bowl, Marcus Coker forgot about it. Thirty-three carries for 219 yards — both Iowa bowl-game records. Gone. Two touchdown runs,...

Spotlight: UI printmaking professor still going strong

MAX FREUND April 11, 2011

Virginia Myers leans forward, pressing forcefully on the handle of a heated roller, spreading a strip of shiny pink foil on a sheet of paper. The 83-year-old professor’s thin build contrasts her thick,...

University of Iowa pow-wow keeps traditions alive

LUKE VOELZ April 11, 2011

Thunderous drumbeats cut through the humid spring air at the Recreation Building. More than 50 Native American dancers kept pace with the beat April 9 at the 18th-Annual University of Iowa Powwow. Men,...

Habitat for Humanity helps elderly

ALISON SULLIVAN April 11, 2011

It’s easy to talk about how many people it takes to screw in a light bulb. “But there are some secrets,” said Mark Patton. Patton, the executive director of the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity,...

Locals honor Wild Bill’s birthday

ALLIE WRIGHT April 11, 2011

Bill Sackter would have been 98 years old Wednesday. A birthday party for Sackter on Sunday afternoon, organized by University of Iowa students, served as both a celebration and a fundraiser, collecting...

Bird Club offers educational opportunities

KATIE HEINE April 11, 2011

Not even the fog could hide the flitting. “There — look,” said Iowa City resident Karen Disbrow in a loud whisper, pointing to a minuscule bird that had just sprung from a group of trees. Around...

National association proposes changes to MCAT

ARIANA WITT April 11, 2011

Dan Gratie, a junior at the University of Iowa, is planning to take the Medical College Admission Test this summer. The health and human physiology major said he’s focusing primarily on organic sciences...

UIHC research wing named in honor of Dance Marathon

MADISON BENNETT April 11, 2011

Oversized gold scissors snipped a lime-green ribbon to mark the result of University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s largest single monetary contribution. Officials dedicated the UI Dance Marathon Pediatric...

Bill lowers legal blood-alcohol level for boaters

SARAH BULMER April 11, 2011

Local boaters said they welcome the reduction of the blood-alcohol content level for operating a boat but said the legislation likely won’t change people’s behavior. Gov. Terry Branstad signed legislation...

Branstad defends picking campaign donor for regent job

NINA EARNEST April 11, 2011

Gov. Terry Branstad is defending his appointment of his leading campaign contributor, Bruce Rastetter, to the state Board of Regents, saying the 54-year-old Iowa businessman has shown a commitment to higher...

Local customers to see increase in coffee prices

JON FRANK April 11, 2011

The price of a cup of Joe is on the rise. Customers who frequent gourmet coffee shops in Iowa City and across America are paying more per cup for the caffeinated beverage as a variety of international...

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