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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

Iowa City Police Captain Denise Brotherton addresses the audience during a community meeting on the shooting at Mercer Park Aquatic Center on June 17, 2019. Police answered questions on community safety and police measures. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City police investigate shots fired Monday morning

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 17, 2019

Iowa City police responded to two reports of possible shots fired on the morning of June 17, according to a press release. The first report came in at 12:45 a.m. near the Benton and Michael Streets...

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during a campaign event at the Big Grove Taproom in Iowa City on Monday Feb. 11, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Des Moines, Fairfield, and Iowa City on a tour of Iowa cities as she begins her 2020 presidential bid.

Foreign policy not at the forefront of Democratic presidential campaigns – yet

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter June 17, 2019

In the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential races, most candidates are avoiding foreign-policy conversations in their stump speeches, instead sticking to messages revolving around the economy...

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Iowa City’s Sudanese population calls for U.S. response to Sudan crisis

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 16, 2019

Although thousands of miles away from the country, members of the local Sudanese population feel the effects of ongoing turmoil and bloodshed in Sudan. Iowa City City Councilor Mazahir Salih is now...

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Iowa City attorneys offer free legal assistance in citizenship clinic

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 16, 2019

Some Iowa City attorneys spent a recent Saturday morning donating their time to members of the local immigrant community to help them with applying for U.S. citizenship. The Center for Worker Justice...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, waves to an audience with special guests former United States Ambassador Nikki Haley and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, concluding her annual Roast and Ride event in Boone, Iowa on Saturday, June 15, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Joni Ernst commences 2020 Senate campaign at Roast and Ride

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter June 15, 2019

BOONE, Iowa — Leading a pack of motorcycles, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, rode into her re-election campaign kickoff at the fifth-annual Roast and Ride on June 15, where supporters and elected Iowa officials...

An Iowa City Police officer stands in an alley between Linn and Dubuque Street the night of Saturday April 23, 2017.

Johnson County prosecutor finds IC police officers justified in officer-involved shooting

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 14, 2019

Johnson County County Attorney Janet Lyness has concluded that the Iowa City Police Department officers involved in a shooting May 9 “acted with reasonable force in defending themselves and others,”...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015.  (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Vehicles, persons of interest identified in June 13 shooting

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 14, 2019

Iowa City police have reportedly found the vehicles involved in the June 13 shooting on the 1200 block of Baker Street, along with people associated with them, according to a statement released by the...

Iowa City police respond to shots fired near Mercer Park

Iowa City police respond to shots fired near Mercer Park

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 13, 2019

The Iowa City police responded to numerous reports of shots fired from a car toward another occupied car at the 1200 block of Baker Street on the evening of June 13, according to a press release. Police...

UI interim provost Sue Curry speaks during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, Nov. 15, 2018.

Curry to move to Office of the President

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 13, 2019

University of Iowa interim Executive Vice President and Provost Sue Curry has been appointed to the position of administrative fellow in the Office of the President by UI President Bruce Harreld. According...

New bike lanes improve commute to University of Iowa campus

New bike lanes improve commute to University of Iowa campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 12, 2019

Bicycling downtown can be intimidating — while cyclists can be ticketed for riding on sidewalks, heavy traffic can make it difficult to ride on the streets. New bike lanes will now run the length...

Dunkin’ to brew up downtown Iowa City

Dunkin’ to brew up downtown Iowa City

Tian Liu, News Reporter June 12, 2019

As different construction projects progress around downtown, Iowa Book prepares to welcome a new neighbor. A new Dunkin’ location will open in the downtown bookstore this fall, said Chris Benge, the...

FilmScene and Iowa City Pride promote pride all year with LGBTQ films

FilmScene and Iowa City Pride promote pride all year with LGBTQ films

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter June 12, 2019

FilmScene is promoting acceptance and positive visibility of the LGBTQ community with films showcasing queer stories and queer creators year-round, not just during Pride Month. FilmScene programming...

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