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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

Trucking into America, no sugar

Trucking into America, no sugar

January 25, 2017

By Levi Wright [email protected] “Drive-by Truckers” fan-love for singing about real social issues without sugarcoating the truth. The controversial topics the group covers range from Donald...

Daily Iowan Q&A with Grammy Award-winning artist Esperanza Spalding

Daily Iowan Q&A with Grammy Award-winning artist Esperanza Spalding

October 25, 2016

By Tessa Solomon [email protected]   When Esperanza Spalding’s self-titled 2008 debut was released to the public, they embraced it with delight. Her jazz -- a dizzying, tri-lingual...

Martel resident Abigail Wenman acts as a Zombie at the 9th Annual Zombie March at The Mill on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. The walk ended with an after party at the Mill in which all the cover charge proceeds went to the charities. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Zombies take over town for charity (charity?)

September 23, 2016

By Naomi Hofferber [email protected] Each fall in Iowa City, the undead come alive for one weekend to swarm the streets in a massive, demented horde — for a good cause, of course. The...

Is this heaven? No, it’s beer

Is this heaven? No, it’s beer

September 21, 2016

North Side Oktoberfest/Iowa City Brewfest will be held at Iowa City’s historic North Side Marketplace on Saturday; The Daily Iowan explores the city’s long history with beer and brewing. By Claire...

Into and out of the invisible world

Into and out of the invisible world

September 7, 2016

By Tessa Solomon [email protected] This week, Iowa City’s Center for Afrofuturist Studies — an ever-expanding project in its inaugural year — will welcome its September artist-in-residence,...

Dead, dead horses couldn’t drive us away in gospel style

Dead, dead horses couldn’t drive us away in gospel style

September 7, 2016

By Quentin Yarolem [email protected] The music of the band Dead Horses — whose members hail from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, of Oshkosh, B’Gosh fame — displays a healthy combination of gospel and...

Barrington Vaxter as Marcus contemplates his past during the dress rehearsal of Black and Blue at Riverside Theatre on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016. The play will debut September 9th and directed by Sean Lewis.(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Black and Blue

September 7, 2016

Sean Lewis’ new play, Black and Blue, explores the subject of police brutality and opens Friday at Riverside Theatre. By Isaac Hamlet  [email protected] Rage is a bubbling, righteous feeling....

Strolling through fear

Strolling through fear

August 29, 2016

By Alex Kramer [email protected] An introverted mind can lead to great things, its cogs eternally cranking out something new, ghastly, or even brave. This is certainly the case for Hannah Pittard,...

Coco Mault

Upright and still improving

August 25, 2016

The Upright Citizens Brigade will haul its famed long-form improv style to Iowa City on Friday. By Claire Dietz [email protected] @claireldietz Upright Citizens Brigade, a long-form improv troupe...

Filming through affliction

Filming through affliction

August 25, 2016

By Isaac Hamlet [email protected] The Englert will screen the documentary Gleason, a story about a former pro athlete and his family dealing with ALS at 8 p.m. Friday. Following the screening, the...

Hanna Ålerud

Life among the dogs, plus ice cubes

August 25, 2016

By Isaac Hamlet [email protected] For most, going south for the summer is ideal for capitalizing on the sunshine the season affords. The appeal of amusement parks, beaches, and boardwalks is a...

Laughter becomes a donation for one local

Laughter becomes a donation for one local

August 3, 2016

By Quentin Yarolem [email protected] On Friday, a comedy show and silent auction to raise money for Pat Pybril, who is in Stage 5 kidney failure, will take place at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington...