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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

Community members watch a funeral procession for Coralville Police Sgt. John Williams on Burlington St. in Iowa City.

Photos: Funeral procession for Coralville police Sgt. John Williams

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 11, 2022

Iowa City and Coralville police escorted a funeral procession for Coralville police Sgt. John Williams. Williams passed away Sunday, July 3 while on duty. Community members paid their respects as...

University of Iowa celebrates their win during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the UI Soccer Complex on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s Maggie Johnston perseveres through adversity

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 10, 2022

The Iowa soccer program has a saying for its student-athletes about adversity and effort. “You might not be at 100 percent but give us 100 percent of what you have.” That’s how Iowa head...

Miloe performs at the Hy-Vee Main Stage during the final day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Photos: 80/35 Music Festival Day 2

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 10, 2022

Artists such as Jamila Woods, Future Islands, Charli XCX, James Tutson and the Rollback, Alyx Rush, and Anthony Worden performed at the second and final day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des...

Father John Misty performs at the Hy-Vee Main Stage during the first day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 8, 2022. This year marks the first since 2019 after being canceled twice for COVID-19.

Photos: 80/35 Music Festival – Day 1

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 9, 2022

The Des Moines Music Coalition presented the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday, with notable artists Guided by Voices, Japanese Breakfast, and Father John Misty performing at the Hy-Vee Main...

Executive Director of the Emma Goldman Clinic Francine Thompson speaks during “Bans Off Our Bodies Day of Action for Abortion Rights,” a nationwide day of protests, on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Thompson encouraged supporters to keep fighting because she said the fight is not over yet.

Reproductive health care clinics continue to provide services post-Roe

Liam Halawith, News Reporter July 7, 2022

Reproductive health care clinics like the Emma Goldman Clinic and Planned Parenthood continue to provide reproductive health care to Iowans as lawmakers look to restrict abortion access in Iowa. With...

The outside of Iowa’s Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building is seen on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Iowa Supreme Court denies Reynolds’ request to rehear abortion case

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 5, 2022

The Iowa Supreme Court denied Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request to rehear an abortion case involving a 24-hour wait period. The Iowa Supreme Court decided in June that the right to get an abortion is not...

A baby stroller with anti-abortion signs rests outside the Emma Goldman Clinic on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Around 15 people attended the demonstration.

Iowa’s anti-abortion activists react to SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 5, 2022

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked activists on both sides of the issue to demonstrate. Lena Branch, a University of Iowa student, said she’s pleased that the Supreme...

A firework shoots off over a ride at a carnival during 4thFest at S.T. Morrison Park in Coralville on Monday, July 4, 2022. The carnival featured food, games, and rides.

Photos: Coralville’s 4th annual 4thFest

Coralville hosted its 4th annual 4thFest on Monday. The fest hosted a carnival that drew in food, games, rides, and fireworks.  The event was originally planned to begin at 10:00 a.m. but was postponed...

Molly Miller performs on the Main Stage during the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, July 2, 2022. The festival started on Friday and continues into Sunday, featuring a variety of trios, quartets, and more.

Photos: 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival

Thousands of people attended the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival downtown on Saturday to observe trios, quartets, and other groups perform on two different stages. Attendees also enjoyed food, drinks, and...

Johnson County Courthouse.

Browning trial moved again

Sam Knupp and Meg Doster July 2, 2022

The trial for Roy Browning, an Iowa City man accused of killing his wife, will be moved for a sixth time. The decision was made after a judge met with the defense and prosecution attorneys behind closed...

Mazahir Salih poses for a portrait in her office at the Center for Worker Justice in Iowa City Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Center for Worker Justice receives funding to combat wage theft

Liam Halawith, News Reporter June 30, 2022

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa on Thursday. The agreement allocates funding to the center for five years in the...

Alexandra Frost observes empty shelves where baby formula normally sits at a grocery store in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. “The world should not be working like this,” Frost said.

Formula shortage prompts Iowa parents to explore alternative options

Emily Delgado, News Reporter June 28, 2022

The nationwide baby formula shortage has caused Iowa families to find other ways to feed their babies. This crisis affected families all throughout the month of May, resulting in over 40 percent of...