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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

Operetta takes comedic spin

ISSAC HAMLET May 1, 2014

Upon hearing the phrase “German opera,” most would not immediately think of a comedy. This, however, is precisely the case with Die Fledermaus, a farce featuring royalty, crime, and love set...

Local band will fire up fans

MCKENNA PAULUS May 1, 2014

Fire Sale is no stranger to Iowa City and the energy downtown can bring. The band members have played together since middle school and performed one of its first live performances on the Pedestrian Mall. Joe...

A local slice

BEN VERHILLE May 1, 2014

John and Katrina Pagliai left their native home in northern Italy for greener pastures, bringing with them the secret recipe for authentic pizza. The family recipe was kept exclusively to those who shared...

Your Next Drink: First Drop’s Mothers Milk Shiraz

DI STAFF May 1, 2014

First Drop’s Mothers Milk Shiraz Australian Red, 14.5 percent My experience with this drink came with a large amount of assistance in wine-tasting etiquette from the helpful staff at Brix Cheese Shop...

Celebrating International dance week

DI STAFF May 1, 2014

With one of the top five college dance programs in the country, the University of Iowa knows dance. And the people in the program know how to celebrate it. Since Monday, the university and the Iowa City...

A fair full of art

DI STAFF April 24, 2014

At 10 a.m. Saturday, the annual Riverbank Art Fair will take place in the IMU Main Lounge. The event will continue at 10 a.m. April 27 and feature more than 75 artists from Iowa and the Midwest. Admission...

KRUI turns 30

DI STAFF April 24, 2014

KRUI will celebrate 30 years of broadcasting this weekend at the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave. To commemorate the anniversary, the radio station will host a concert today featuring Zeta June, Crystal City,...

Workshop faculty members to read

DI STAFF April 24, 2014

Two University of Iowa faculty members will present readings this week. Mark Levine and Robyn Schiff will read from their poetry at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., at 7 p.m. today. Admission is free....

Chefs utilize local ingredients

JENNIFER HOCH April 24, 2014

“As local as possible, whenever feasible” is the motto for many chefs this year’s Iowa City Eat Drink Local Week, a celebration of local products and the Iowa suppliers who make it possible....

Gallim helps students find artistic voice

JUSTUS FLAIR April 24, 2014

Liberal arts majors are constantly asked, “But what are you going to do with your degree?” usually accompanied by a slightly condescending, “That sounds cool, though.” Some dance...

Music and art for a cause

MCKENNA PAULUS April 24, 2014

Music and art will come together to raise money for a local cause at the annual Riverside Jam Music and Arts Project. The daylong event hopes to build on the diverse Iowa City culture and eventually rise...

Former Hawkeye swimmer develops first film

EMMA MCCLATCHEY April 24, 2014

EA Sports has yet to produce a swimming video game, but 2012 Olympic swimmer Connor Jaegar said the sport offers the same sense of satisfaction one might get from completing a tough level on Tiger Woods...