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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

Emily Salmonson pours a non-alcoholic blueberry honey thyme shrub at The Green House in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The Green House is one of many bars in Iowa City that offers non-alcoholic drinks to patrons.

A bar without alcohol? Unthinkable to some, ideal for others

Kayla Person and Kate Wolfe September 10, 2024

In January 2024, Unimpaired, the only dry bar in Iowa City, closed its doors for good after being in business for just over two years. Its failure was a stark contrast to the thriving downtown Iowa...

Customers enter The James Theater in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. The theater's latest production is a play that features a post-apocalyptic Johnson County.

Review | The James Theater’s latest production presents a post-apocalyptic Iowa City

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor September 9, 2024

Assassins, cults, and the undead take center stage in The James Theater’s latest production, “Once Upon a Time in the People’s Republic of Johnson County.” The play, set against the backdrop...

Attendees talk with David Johnson at his art exhibit hosted by ArtiFactory in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. David earned his BFA in painting, drawing, and printmaking at the University of Iowa and later earned his MFA at the Cleveland Institute of Art.

Review | Iowa City’s ArtiFactory hosts David Johnson’s collection of prints

Kayla Person, Arts Reporter September 8, 2024

On the evening of Sept. 6, David Johnson, a University of Iowa alumni, displayed a collection of prints at the ArtiFactory Gallery. The collection showcases his talent and proclivity toward the mediums...

A child plays with beads during a Sensory Saturday event at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Attendees glued various sensory objects like feathers, googly eyes, beads, fabric, and paper to popsicle sticks.

‘Sensory Saturdays’ provides an inclusive community for Iowa City youth

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 8, 2024

The Robert A. Lee Recreation Center’s arts and crafts room was already open, with a single long, narrow table in the center of the space. On top of it was a container of googly eyes, a bag of popsicle...

Photo contributed by Stanley Museum communications and marketing coordinator Mahvish Farid.

Ask the Artist | Jiha Moon debuts new mural at Stanley Museum of Art

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter September 5, 2024

The Stanley Museum of Art stands on the outskirts of downtown Iowa City. Its modern architecture holds pieces from many household names for students and citizens of Iowa City alike to gaze at with awe....

Natalie Fulscher performs for 28 Days Later during a battle of the bands, hosted by University of Iowa SCOPE productions, at Iowa Memorial Union’s River Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Local bands included; 28 Days Later, The Bits, One More Hour, and Kobe Williams and the Fantasy.

Photos: 2024 Battle of the Bands hosted by SCOPE Productions

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist September 5, 2024

University of Iowa SCOPE productions hosted a battle of the bands at the Iowa Memorial Union’s River Amphitheater Wednesday night.  Approximately 70 people attended the event, with many arriving...

Attendees cheer during a battle of the bands, hosted by University of Iowa SCOPE productions, at Iowa Memorial Union’s River Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Local bands included; 28 Days Later, The Bits, One More Hour, and Kobe Williams and the Fantasy.

28 Days Later takes home a broken string and prize at Battle of the Bands 2024

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter September 5, 2024

On the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 4, echoing into the tree-lined riverside was a sound you would not expect to hear amongst the crickets’ chorus. Rock and indie music, emanated from the IMU river...

Palacer Dignitaries carrying the Benin Bronzes during the restitution ceremony.

The Stanley Museum made history this summer with the restitution of Benin Bronzes

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor September 3, 2024

On Nov. 28, 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron made strides in the African art restitution movement. Macron spoke at the University of Ouagadougou in West Africa and directly addressed the history...

The Hawkeye Histories gallery is seen in the University of Iowa main library on Aug. 26. The gallery showcases items from important moments in Iowa athletics history.

UI Main Library Gallery hosts new exhibit: ‘Hawkeye Histories, Sporting Stories’

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter September 3, 2024

From Caitlin Clark to Nile Kinnick, a new exhibit at the University of Iowa’s Main Library Gallery titled “Hawkeye Histories, Sporting Stories” chronicles the most influential figures in Iowa...

Iowa City Public Library’s Knit & Crochet Hangout promotes community and creativity

Iowa City Public Library’s Knit & Crochet Hangout promotes community and creativity

Charlotte Ericson, Arts Reporter September 3, 2024

On the last Thursday of each month, splashes of orange yarn, multicolored blankets, and various fabrics light up the Iowa City Public Library. A few years ago, Beth Fisher, the Iowa City program...

The Public Space One sign is seen at a flea market at Public Space One Close House on Oct.16, 2022. Public Space One hosted the "Amplified Rainbow" exhibit on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 5:00 p.m.

Review | Second ‘Amplified Rainbow‘ exhibit at Public Space One gallery makes artists’ dreams come true

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 1, 2024

At the beginning of September, the non-profit art organization Public Space One had a reception for their second exhibition, Amplified Rainbow II. It was divided among three rooms, none of them seeming...

Members of the Story Pirates perform during a tour show at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Story Pirates bring kids’ tales to life on stage

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter May 1, 2024

Every kid is a creative genius — or at least according to the Story Pirates, a family-friendly media group dedicated to inspiring kids and growing their imaginations. Throughout the years, the New...