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

Ex-golfers India, Hopfinger successful in first tournament since graduating

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

Former Iowa golf standouts Vince India and Brad Hopfinger both finished in the top 20 of the Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament for Champions in Johnstown, Pa., this week, according to a release. The 58-year-old...

Iowa track camp emphasizes fitness, nutrition

BEN SCHUFF June 16, 2011

Nutrition, hydration, and weight training. These were the three things that Terry Noonan, the Iowa director of athletics training services, emphasized to the kids attending the Iowa track and field and...

Iowa’s Hubbard opens up about experiences — and apple cobbler

SETH ROBERTS June 16, 2011

Anthony Hubbard really likes apple cobbler — so much so, that he was willing to travel almost 1,000 miles to be close to a good recipe. At least that’s what he told reporters when asked why he committed...

Crawford resigns after five seasons with Hawkeye golf team

BEN SCHUFF June 16, 2011

Kelly Crawford is no longer the coach of the Iowa women’s golf team. Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta announced the former head coach’s resignation through a release on Wednesday. When reached...

Former Hawkeye wrestler considers run for school board

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

University of Iowa alum and undefeated four-time Iowa high-school state wrestling champion Jeffrey McGinness announced his candidacy for the Iowa City School Board on Wednesday in a press release. McGinness,...

Police: Man threw cocaine from window during pursuit

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

Iowa City police arrested a local man after he allegedly threw bags of cocaine out his vehicle’s window when he was pursued by police. Ricky Vonkeith Mallard, 43, 1240 Dolen Place, was charged March...

IC man charged for carrying more than 400 grams of marijuana

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

An Iowa City man faces numerous charges Tuesday after police allegedly found more than 400 grams of marijuana in his car. Altan “Big O” Thomas Jackson, 25, 1313 Marcy St., was charged June 14 with...

West Branch woman allegedly stole over $4,000 from roommate

DI STAFF June 16, 2011

A West Branch woman was arrested after she allegedly stole $4,450 from her roommate of 10 years. Stephanie Pauline Dlouhy, 28, was charged Feb. 7 with second-degree theft. According to a complaint from...

Coralville Center for the Performing Arts to open this summer

KATIE HEINE June 16, 2011

The stage is set for Coralville. The city is just a few weeks away from completing a long-awaited arts facility after breaking ground in 2009. The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Fifth...

Rising rent drives some businesses out of downtown Iowa City

IAN SCHMIT June 16, 2011

Nancy Westvig and husband Michael Burt are happy with the new location of their business, Fired Up Iowa City. The do-it-yourself ceramic painting shop now has ample parking and a party room to host larger...

New Patch outlet starts in Iowa City

ZACHARY POUND June 16, 2011

Iowa City’s residents now have four sources to get their news. And even in a tough time for the news business, experts and local competitors said the local launch of Patch.org — an online news organization...

Three years after 2008 floods, local businesses boast recovery

BRIAN ALBERT June 16, 2011

Just over three years ago, Joe McLaughlin and Dale Paulsen watched helplessly as floodwaters began to creep over the railroad embankment that had served as their pizza parlor’s personal dam. “It’s...

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