The event was part of the campaign, “Fight for a Fair Economy — Make
Wall Street Pay,” which is sponsored by the two groups. It aims to
close corporate tax loopholes and stop budget cuts that hurt public
services, according to the organizations.
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Activists, union protest Wells Fargo
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Under new ownership, the Summit will have a temporary 21 exemption
The change comes after the Iowa City City Council approved a new liquor license for the Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St., under a new owner on May 3.
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Cain: ‘We are b-r-o-k-e’
By Alecia Brooks Cedar Rapids- Reviving America’s economy was the focus of Herman Cain’s speech during a chili fundraiser held at Longbranch Hotel and Convention Center Tuesday. The soon-to-be Republican presidential candidate said the current administration has a problem with spending, adding he is against raising the debt ceiling. “We are B-R-O-K-E, and we [...]
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Iowa men make move on day two of Big Tens
As rain fell all throughout day two of the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City Saturday, the Iowa men’s track and field team put itself in position to score some major points in the finals on day three. The Hawkeyes advanced at least one athlete through every event [...]
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After graduation disruption, Mason: “At least he wasn’t naked”
A man reportedly ran across the stage during the University of Iowa graduation ceremony on Saturday morning. UI President Sally Mason responded by telling the graduating seniors, “At least he wasn’t naked.” The disrupter apparently threw toilet paper into the audience as he ran across the stage and was stopped and escorted away by security [...]
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Teammates haven’t heard from Willie Lowe
Multiple Iowa football players said Friday they hadn’t recently talked to or seen Willie Lowe. The senior cornerback requested and was granted a release from his UI scholarship earlier this week, according to Athletics Director Gary Barta. “I actually haven’t seen Willie in a while,” junior quarterback James Vandenberg said. “It’s been a tough deal [...]
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Women’s basketball preview
SPOKANE – The Iowa women’s basketball Friday practice at the McCarthey Athletic Center was tailored to combat speed. Coaches ran fast break situation drills to prepare their squad for Gonzaga’s upstart offense which focuses on quick baskets in transition. Saturday’s inaugural round of the NCAA Tournament pits No. 6 seeded Iowa (22-8, 10-6) against No. [...]
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Hoops season ends in loss to Michigan State
INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa was up by seven points with 10:44 left in the second half, but Michigan State came back to defeat the Hawkeyes, 66-61, in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse Thursday. An Eric May dunk and subsequent free throw gave Iowa (11-20) its largest margin of the game [...]
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Hawkeyes fall to Spartans 66-61 in Big Ten Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS — Up by seven with 10:44 left in the second half, Michigan State came back to defeat Iowa 66-61 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans’ Daymond Green had 21 points and 14 rebounds, taking care of the inside for Michigan State all day. Iowa had a chance to tie [...]
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Iowa falls to Ohio State, 71-61
INDIANAPOLIS — The 24th-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team was defeated in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals by Ohio State Friday night in Conseco Fieldhouse, 71-61. The Hawkeyes trailed by as much as 12 at one point, but stormed back to close the deficit within three. Sophomore Jaime Printy led the surge with 19 points, but [...]
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