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

Iowa’s Yeager, Bedell selected for U.S. National Team

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Iowa volleyball sophomores-to-be Bethany Yeager and Rachael Bedell have been selected to play for divisions of the U.S. Women's National Team after successful tryouts in Colorado Springs, Colo., in February. Yeager,...

800 runner’s wait ends this weekend

BEN SCHUFF May 12, 2011

Adam Hairston planned for this coming weekend more than a year in advance. Knowing the Iowa men's track and field team would return many of its key pieces, the now fifth-year senior didn't want to miss...

Carmody and Keim separated

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD May 12, 2011

It's a routine play. A grounder to the right side of the infield is snagged by second baseman Katie Keim, who flips it to shortstop Chelsey Carmody as she covers second base. They get the out. For most...

DI Female Athlete of the Year: Jaime Printy

MATT COZZI May 12, 2011

Jaime Printy led the Hawkeyes in points per game, 3-point percentage, and free-throw percentage in 2010-11. She was named honorable mention All-American by AP and was also a second team All-Big Ten selection...

College baseball adjusts to new bat regulations

MATT COZZI May 12, 2011

On a chilly, overcast day at Banks Field, it is apparent that a familiar sound once synonymous with college baseball for nearly four decades has disappeared. The "ping" famously associated with...

U-Heights developer seeks TIF funds

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Members of the University Heights City Council will likely see a tax increment financing deal from developer Jeff Maxwell to build One University Place, a commercial/living center at the site of St. Andrew...

Cooper to leave school board

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Iowa City School Board member Mike Cooper will leave the board as of June 30. Cooper, who announced his resignation at Tuesday's board meeting, said he will move to Minnesota in July to be closer to family...

Gingrich announces presidential bid

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Newt Gingrich announced his campaign for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination on Wednesday via his Twitter account. "Today I am announcing my candidacy for president of the United States," Gingrich...

Thompson trial on schedule

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Attorneys involved in the first-degree murder trial for an Iowa City teen said at a status hearing Wednesday they think things are on course for the trial's September start date. Charles William Curtis...

Deputies: IC man fled from accident scene

DI STAFF May 12, 2011

Johnson County deputies charged a local man after he allegedly fled from the scene of an accident. Eric Michael Cole, 20, 2340 Muscatine Ave. Apt. 33, was charged May 5 with leaving the scene of an accident...

UI creates construction listserv

SARAH BULMER May 12, 2011

The University of Iowa has broadened its spectrum of access for those with disabilities. UI Facilities Management officials recently established the Access and Construction Alerts system, an online notification...

County farm falls on hard times

KATIE HEINE May 12, 2011

A little white building on the western edge of Iowa City is home to a whole lot of history. But without funding, the 150-year-old former farm for the poor and mentally ill could deteriorate — and soon....

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