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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

Tracks from the Past — Summerteeth by Wilco

DI STAFF May 10, 2012

Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco released Summerteeth in the spring of 1999. The record is this week's tracks from the past. Summerteeth is Wilco's third album. It was highly anticipated upon...

Beer of the Week — Brooklyn Summer Ale

DI STAFF May 10, 2012

The 2011-2012 academic year is over, and celebration is in order. It's going to get hot in that black graduation gown, so cool yourself down with this week's beer of the week, Brooklyn Brewery's Summer...

Sandra Dallas gives a fiction reading

DI STAFF May 10, 2012

In 1856, Mormon converts began what is known as the Mormon Trek, traveling 1,300 miles from Iowa City to Salt Lake City to start a new life with others of their faith. This historical account is the basis...

USA Dance hosts workshop and performance

DI STAFF May 10, 2012

This Saturday, put your dancing shoes on and come join USA Dance for a night of ballroom dancing. The nonprofit organization helps to provide quality dance instruction to community members of Iowa City...

Local veterans give reading at the Mill

SAMANTHA GENTRY May 10, 2012

When the University of Iowa Power Plant whistle sounds at 8 a.m., Ted John still reaches for his gas mask. The sound reminds him of the warning signal that told troops a missile was coming in when he...

Iowa’s live music hotspots: summer 2012

JORDAN MONTGOMERY May 10, 2012

Iowa City Jazz Festival The Iowa City Jazz Festival has been a a popular part of Iowa City's Summer of the Arts. This year's festival, from June 29 to July 1, marks the event's 22nd year. "One of...

Khaira Arby brings music from Mali to IC

JULIA JESSEN May 10, 2012

Khaira Arby's music is a fusion of styles, mixing traditional Malian sounds with the vibrant energy and youth of today. "What inspires my music is that it comes from the sounds and the music of Mali...

Tracks from the Past — Summerteeth by Wilco

DI STAFF May 10, 2012

Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco released Summerteeth in the spring of 1999. The record is this week's tracks from the past. Summerteeth is Wilco's third album. It was highly anticipated upon...

Tyrone Wells plays the Mill

JORDAN MONTGOMERY May 10, 2012

Folk-pop singer/songwriter Tyrone Wells wrote more than 80 songs for his latest album, Where We Meet, which was released on March 6. The Washington-born singer will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the...

Newly released book records history of Hamburg Inn No. 2

JORDAN MONTGOMERY May 3, 2012

Hamburg Inn No. 2 owner Dave Panther remembers the smell of food pouring from the exhaust fan when his family lived in the apartment above their restaurant. He remembers the clanging of pots and pans and...

Dancers from across the state perform in Coralville

JULIA JESSEN May 3, 2012

Dancers from across Iowa will flock to Coralville on Friday to showcase genres of dance ranging from ballet to Bollywood. Iowa Dance 2012: Dancing our Visions is the local celebration of National Dance...

319 Music Festival returns for third year

SAMANTHA GENTRY May 3, 2012

Local rap artist Marques Brooks is passionate about using music to inspire teenagers on the Southeast Side to succeed. The musician, better known as Marq Divine, will sing his song "Children"...

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