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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

Contributed by Auden Lincoln-Vogel and Philip Rabalais.

UI printmaking fellow Elena Smyrniotis’s vision of ice: more than a frozen display

Bruce Bartlam, Jr., News Reporter July 21, 2021

Elena Smyrniotis said the town she was born in, Ufa, Russia, was a frozen, industrial wasteland throughout her childhood. “The skyline was littered with smokestacks. There was a huge oil refinery,”...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson walks on campus July 20.

President Wilson talks tuition, state funding fluctuations

Sabine Martin, News Editor July 20, 2021

At an upcoming meeting July 28, the state Board of Regents will finalize tuition rates for the 2021-22 academic year. University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said during a media availability on...

The Roy J. & Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019.

Inhaled COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results in animal models

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 20, 2021

People might have the option to inhale a COVID-19 vaccine, after clinical trials have shown the effectiveness of an inhaled vaccine in animals to protect against the virus. A new study led by a...

Jiselle Fernandez of Iowa City tries one of the loop devices on Friday, July, 7, 2021. Fernandez says she likes how they work and likes the music.

Interactive art exhibit ‘Loop’ takes over Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City

Meg Doster, News Reporter July 18, 2021

The Iowa City Pedestrian Mall is staying in the loop with its latest exhibit, aptly titled, “Loop.” The hand-drawn animations within “Loop” and the corresponding flashing lights and softly...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera leaves the courtroom after a hearing for the defense's motion to compel on July 15, 2021. The judge denied the motion on July 16. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Judge denies defense’s motion to compel in Rivera trial

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor July 16, 2021

Judge Joel Yates denied the defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera’s Motion to Compel evidence on Friday, stating their request for information is too broad and lacks a substantial connection to Mollie...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera sits beside defense attorney Jennifer Frese as she explains the defense's motion to compel on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A hearing on the motion for a new trial will be July 22, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

‘They’ve got buyer’s remorse’: Prosecution, defense disagree on motion to compel in Rivera trial

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor July 15, 2021

MONTEZUMA – Despite the fact that sentencing was set for Thursday, the trial for Cristhian Bahena Rivera continues as both the prosecution and defense wait for the judge to decide on whether or not...

The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses reporters in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

UI President Barbara Wilson begins tenure at university

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor July 14, 2021

Barbara Wilson’s tenure as University of Iowa President began on Thursday. In April, the state Board of Regents chose the former executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors hope businesses choose to honor their $10.75 minimum wage recommendation

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 13, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is making efforts to raise the standards of living in the county by recommending an increase to the minimum wage, a recommendation that went into effect this...

Mike Farran, far left, talks with visitors during a Project Green event in Iowa City on Saturday, July, 9, 2021.

Open Gardens Weekend offers an escape from the bustle of Iowa City

Bruce Bartlam, Jr., News Reporter July 12, 2021

During most of the year, residents are encouraged to stay on the sidewalk and only peer from afar at their neighbor's curbside projects, but Open Gardens Weekend, an event from Project Green, invites...

South Dubuque Street is seen during Block Party on June 22, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Block Party to return after last year’s cancellation

Meg Doster, News Reporter July 11, 2021

After last year’s COVID-19 related cancellation, the party of the summer is back and bigger than ever. The Downtown Iowa City Block Party is returning July 24, featuring a projected 45,000 attendees Downtown...

Then-Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sept. 16, 2018.

State Supreme Court case regarding P3 is win for accountability in Iowa, Auditor says

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor July 8, 2021

An Iowa Supreme Court ruling that the University of Iowa must disclose investors in the public-private partnership was a win for accountability in the state, Iowa Auditor Rob Sand said during a town...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Johnson County considers recognizing Juneteenth as paid holiday

Simone Garza, News Reporter July 7, 2021

Those who typically work on Juneteenth in Johnson County could see it become a paid holiday in the years moving forward.  The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed adding Juneteenth to the...