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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

Long periods of rest are welcome, not feared at NCAAs

IAN MARTIN June 7, 2012

DES MOINES — Sometimes the wait is the worst part for an athlete. Whether pregame or in-game, prolonged periods of rest in sport are considered to rust athletes, or even worse, psyche them out. Perhaps...

One Hawkeye reaches finals on day one of Track NCAAs

IAN MARTIN June 7, 2012

DES MOINES — Iowa's Erik Sowinski paced the field in the third and final heat of the 800 meters at the NCAA outdoor meet, becoming the only Hawkeye on day one to reach her or his respective final. But...

Hawkeye tennis camp focuses on fun

CARLOS SOSA June 7, 2012

Most of the kids on the courts in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center won't likely compete at high-school-level tennis matches. But that's OK. The Tennis Center will host various tennis camps...

After the draft: life in minor league baseball

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD June 7, 2012

The struggle for professional baseball players isn't making it to the Big Leagues. It's surviving the minors. Justin Toole graduated from Hawkeye baseball in 2009 and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians,...

Regents approve salary increases for UI faculty and staff

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

University of Iowa faculty and staff can look forward to a salary increase, according to information discussed at Wednesday's state Board of Regents' meeting in the IMU. Nonorganized professional and...

Man was charged with third-offense OWI

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

An Iowa City man has been charged with a third offense-OWI. Gustavo Pacheco-Montes, 25, 2018 Waterfront Drive No. 63, was charged Tuesday with a third-offense OWI and driving while barred as a habitual...

Two men charged with possessing an 8-ball of crack

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

Two man were charged with allegedly possessing an 8-ball of crack. Dimione Walker, 19, address unknown, was charged Tuesday with a controlled-substance violation and taxable substance possession or distribution...

Two men charged with possessing half a pound of marijuana

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

Two Iowa City residents were charged with possessing a half a pound bag of marijuana. James Jordan, 18, 1100 Arthur St. Apt. 6, was charged Wednesday with possessing or distributing without a tax stamp...

UI Children’s Hospital ranked among best in nation

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

The University of Iowa Children's Hospital has ranked in all 10 of its specialty areas, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2012-13 Best Children's Hospital Rankings. According to a UI press release,...

Trial postponed for IC woman charged with endangerment

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

The trial and pretrial conference dates for an Iowa City woman charged with child endangerment have been reset. Natasha Kriener, 26, was charged in February with child endangerment causing bodily injury...

UI students team up with Dubuque Development Corporation

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

The University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning has teamed up with the Greater Dubuque Development Corp. in order to further renewable-energy research efforts. Chuck Connerly, a UI professor...

Former UI student recognized for philanthropic efforts

DI STAFF June 7, 2012

Richard Jacobson, an Iowa philanthropist, was recognized today at the IMU by the state Board of Regents for supporting the in-state public universities. The former University of Iowa business student...

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