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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

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Editorial | Johnson County should accept opioid settlement offer

DI Editorial Board April 4, 2023

Johnson County has an opportunity to act against the opioid epidemic. Between 2018 and 2020, opioid-related deaths in Iowa increased by 54 percent, according to the Iowa Office of Drug Control...

Iowa infielder Michael Seegers jumps over West Michigan catcher Greg Budig to score during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa baseball starts the season hot, tears through nonconference play

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter April 4, 2023

With an overall record of 20-6, the Iowa baseball team is off to one of the best starts in program history. And the high-powered Iowa offense is a key reason for the hot start. Iowa has scored...

Floodwaters engulf Lower City Park on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.

Iowa City continues flood mitigation nearly two decades after the last major flood

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 4, 2023

Nearly 15 years after the 2008 flood, the City of Iowa City has made significant progress in flood mitigation efforts. The city has changed city codes, made infrastructural improvements, and...

Laysan Island Cyclorama is seen at Macbride Hall on March 23, 2023. As a collection of the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, the cyclorama replicates the avian population and scenery of the Hawaiian island, Laysan before the 1910s.

UI’s Laysan Island Cyclorama is in need of repairs after 100 years of operation

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 4, 2023

Officials from the University of Iowa’s Museum of Natural History are trying to raise $1 million to pay for the restoration of an exhibit in the Hall of Birds after over 100 years of operation. The...

People gather to order and eat food during the grand opening of Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant in the South District Market in Iowa City on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

New South District Market now open in Pepperwood Plaza

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 4, 2023

New year-round business options are coming to Iowa City’s South Side. The South District Market opened its doors March 28, celebrating the opening of a new retail space in Pepperwood Plaza. Located...

Karla Sierra, Stands for a portrait at The Old Capitol on Sunday, 26 2023.

First generation students find college a luxurious experience of overwhelming choices

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 4, 2023

I once waited three hours in a very hot gym, flipping through a pamphlet to pass the time, so I could watch the 30-or-so seconds when my mother walked across the stage for a diploma. I didn’t appreciate...

Willow Creek Theater Co. presented Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Regen Kuker. This play was preformed on Thursday the 9th through Sunday the 12th. The play follows a young woman Tilly who seems to attract everyone she meets until her melancholy goes away and her connections change.

Exploring the thriving local theater scene in Iowa City

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

Local theaters are booming in Iowa City through collaborations, new building openings, and an exciting season of shows. Riverside Theatre, Willow Creek Theatre, Iowa City Community Theatre, and...

Musician Lana Del Rey performed at Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.

Review | Lana Del Rey’s new album is a beautiful and melancholic exploration of experience, love, and life

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

An emotional and intimate journey that recounts past experiences and reflects on life and love, Lana Del Rey’s ninth studio album “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” was...

Hailey Whitters sings during her concert at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Hailey Whitters sells out ‘Raised’ tour performance at Wildwood

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 4, 2023

Hailey Whitters took to the stage Thursday at the Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City to a sold-out show during the last weekend of her “Raised” tour. Cowboy boot heels clicked...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on March 31, 2023. Storms rolled through the area and a tornado caused damage in parts of Coralville.

Project PEARLS receives $500,000 grant

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 4, 2023

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded three University of Iowa professors a $500,000 grant to create mental health training for K-12 students and staff in Iowa...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on March 31, 2023. Storms rolled through the area and a tornado caused damage in parts of Coralville.

UI College of Engineering lab in Coralville destroyed by tornado

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 4, 2023

A University of Iowa research lab in Coralville used by the College of Engineering was destroyed by the March 31 storm that caused damage across the city, the university announced Tuesday.  In...

Mar 31, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Keegan Murray (13) prepares to shoot a three point basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 27-April 2

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter April 3, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward and former Hawkeye standout Keegan Murray is the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made by a rookie. In a league where threes dominate, Murray broke Cleveland Cavaliers...