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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

Hawkeye transfer, Thomas shines on defense

CARLOS SOSA July 17, 2012

Defense proved to be the most important aspect of Monday night's Game Time League game. Coralville Hy-Vee overcame a strong defensive first half from Pelling/Culvers to win, 77-67. Head coach Mike Stoermer's...

Dohnalek keeps up with college girls on the court

TOM GOLDHAMMER July 17, 2012

Monday night's Game Time League action was physical — 28 fouls were dished out between Vinton Merchants/McCurry's and Cullen Painting/Monica's and Bob's Your Uncle. And incoming Northern Iowa freshman...

Cedar Rapids engineer, UI alumnus, regularly braves the Ironman

ADAM WESLEY July 17, 2012

Pheidippides ran 26.2 miles to announce an Athenian victory over Persia in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE. After reaching Athens and delivering his message of victory, he collapsed and died. A marathon...

Advanced soccer camp keeps girls entertained

VICTORIA KIPP July 17, 2012

The heat didn't keep everyone inside on Monday — the Iowa elite soccer camp was out in full force training on the fields in the first full day of camp. The main concern at the camp was keeping the girls...

Marcus Binns charged with theft

DI STAFF July 17, 2012

An Iowa football player has been accused of attempting to change the price tag of a shirt at a department store. Marcus Binns, 21, 806 Wylde Green Road, was charged on July 13 with fifth-degree theft. According...

Bethany Doolittle charged with intox and ID misdemeanors

DI STAFF July 17, 2012

An Iowa women's basketball player has been accused of giving false identification and being intoxicated in public. Bethany Doolittle, 18, was charged on July 14 with intoxication/consumption and providing...

Gatens hits 3-pointer in his Phoenix Suns debut

DI STAFF July 16, 2012

Former Iowa basketball star Matt Gatens is held dear in Hawkeye fans' hearts, especially after his explosive performance toward the end of his senior season. Gatens scored 30 points against No. 20 Indiana...

Football kids’ day set for August 11

DI STAFF July 16, 2012

The annual "Kids at Kinnick" has been set for Aug. 11, the Iowa Athletics Department announced this past weekend. Kinnick Stadium gates will open at 11 a.m. Members of the Iowa football team...

Gesell, Basabe, Cole team up in Prime Time

CARLOS SOSA July 16, 2012

An incoming Iowa freshman. A Hawkeye junior-to-be. A former Black and Gold player. Jill Armstrong of Skogman Realty pulled out a 103-96 Prime Time League win over Culver's/Ready Mix on Sunday thanks to...

Farokhmanesh leads in a way a head coach can’t

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD July 16, 2012

Ali Farokhmanesh is always in Hawkeye Gabe Olaseni's ear, telling him what to do. The Iowa star doesn't mind, however. He welcomes it. Farokhmanesh is 24. Olaseni is 20. Farokhmanesh, who graduated from...

Free sessions give an IC paintball field a chance to expand

CARLOS SOSA July 13, 2012

When Don Hull and Mike Staub built a paintball field in West Liberty 10 years ago, they had only one intention: to play on it. Hull and Staub were members of a paintball team and needed a place to practice...

Little Hawks and Trojans enter postseason

TOM GOLDHAMMER July 13, 2012

The city of Iowa City will host two substate baseball tournament games tonight. Iowa City West (32-8) will take on Cedar Rapids Washington (13-23), and City High (24-15) will face Dubuque Hempstead (13-24)....