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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

Fireworks explode over a carnival ride during the annual 4thFest in Coralville on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Photos: Coralville’s annual 4thFest

Coralville held its annual 4thFest on Tuesday. Thousands of attendees arrived to enjoy the parade, carnival, food, games, rides, and fireworks throughout the day. The festival began at 8:00 a.m. with...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks to his players during a baseball game between Iowa and St. Thomas at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies, 10-1.

Rick Heller’s resurrection of a dying program

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter July 2, 2023

In 2014, the Iowa baseball program was in a state of disarray.  The Hawkeyes had just finished their eighth losing season in 10 years under head coach Jack Dahm and interest from fans and students...

Brian Driggs friends and family watch the City of Iowa City Firework Show during the 2023 Iowa City Jazz Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa City Jazz Festival

The second day of the 2023 Iowa City Jazz Festival took place downtown featuring tents with food, artists, and other vendors. The festival began Friday evening with various artists performing on two different...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Mayflower Hall and its future — Inside the $45 million price

Parker Jones and Hannah Janson July 1, 2023

For the first time in four decades, Mayflower Residence Hall is back on the market, and it’s worth a pretty penny. Iowa City real estate broker Jeff Edberg of Lepic-Kroeger Realtors, who has worked...

Starbucks employees go on strike on Clinton Street in Iowa City, on Friday, June 30, 2023. Luis Aispuro explained the strike shows all the community has support, all the cars honking, and people that aren’t employees coming out here to support us. It’s awesome, it’s great. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Newly unionized Starbucks workers strike for fair contract, LGBTQ+ rights

Hannah Janson, News Reporter June 30, 2023

Starbucks workers in downtown Iowa City became the first in the state to unionize on Friday, June 30. They also went on strike. Starbucks workers at downtown Iowa City’s location at the corner...

Vocalist and guitar player of indie band, Snail Mail,  Lindsey Jordan, performs at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on the second day of the Mission Creek Festival on April 7, 2023.

Midsummer new release radar: music recommendations from punk to indie and rock 

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter June 29, 2023

There’s something funky in the air this summer. Usually, summer is a time for joy and relaxation to take suit. However, my summer 2023 is turning out to be full of angsty vocalists and overridden...

Best Financing Tips for Growing Families

Promoted Post June 29, 2023

Wanting to grow your family is an amazing aspiration, but the problem is that children are known to be very expensive. Combined with the added responsibility with paying off rent, utilities, and groceries,...

Online Casino Deposits: Problems and Solutions

Promoted Post June 29, 2023

Online casinos are an excellent way to play and win, but they also have their own set of problems. Deposits and the problems they cause are among the biggest problems. These include delayed payments, refunds...

The Iowa River is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires covers Iowa, the Midwest in haze

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 28, 2023

Iowans encountered a hazy surprise on Tuesday, June 27 when smoke from the ongoing wildfires in Canada began spreading around the Midwest. In what has been dubbed the “worst wildfire season”...

How Much Do Laser Safety Glasses Cost, and When You Need a Pair

Promoted Post June 28, 2023

Lasers have a multitude of purposes across industries. They are powerful tools, which means they can be harmful. This also means that handlers must take proper care of themselves when using lasers. Correspondingly,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0. With the win, Ferentz tied former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno for most bowl victories as a Big Ten coach with 10.

Is he in or out? A look at Kirk Ferentz’s Hall of Fame resume

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter June 27, 2023

In 24 seasons as Iowa’s head football coach, Kirk Ferentz has had a lengthy list of accomplishments. These include two Big Ten titles in 2002 and 2004, Big Ten West division titles in 2015 and...

Iowa outfielder Kyle Huckstorf swings during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 15-3.

Iowa baseball players compete in summer leagues across United States

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter June 27, 2023

The Iowa baseball offseason is in full swing, and several Hawkeye athletes are playing summer baseball across the U.S. These summer baseball leagues are meant for practice and player development...