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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

A crystal city

A crystal city

October 7, 2015

By Adam Buhck [email protected] Local folk/Americana group Crystal City will headline a show at 10 p.m. Friday at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Acoustic-folk rocker Dan Tedesco and indie duo Field...

Iowa City catches up to kombucha

Iowa City catches up to kombucha

October 6, 2015

By Alex Kramer [email protected] Imagine this: a fermented, slightly fizzy pineapple jalapeño-flavored tea with just a hint of alcohol. That’s just one example of kombucha. The local Wild...

Mumps cases grow to 41

Mumps cases grow to 41

Cindy Garcia, [email protected] October 5, 2015

Midterms may not be all students have to worry about in the coming weeks. After the appearance of mumps at the University of Iowa in July and six cases reported in August, there are now 41 students on...

UIHC steps up mammograms

UIHC steps up mammograms

October 5, 2015

By Tom Ackerman [email protected] Women looking for a potentially life-saving test can now walk in and not only on Wednesdays. Walk-in mammogram testing will be available during the month...

The Iowa corn monument stands behind the pentecrest on Oct. 5, 2015. This tradition has been going on for nearly a century, dating all the way back to the 1910s. (The Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden)

Corn monumental again

October 5, 2015

The Homecoming Corn Monument returns to the Pentacrest. By Ali Krogman [email protected] University of Iowa engineering students were all ears on Monday working together to erect the Corn...

Hip-hopping to a different beat

Hip-hopping to a different beat

October 5, 2015

Mick Jenkins performed at Blue Moose Sunday. By Girindra Selleck [email protected] “Tonight, you all are from the South Side of Chicago,” proclaimed a slight, tall figure dressed in...

New voice on restaurant scene

New voice on restaurant scene

October 5, 2015

By Gage Miskimen [email protected] A newcomer is trying to establish deep enough roots to become a unique and popular establishment in the Iowa City restaurant and bar jungle. Hudson’s, soon...

A mother and her child, one of the dancers of the Nooper Dance Troupe, looking at the homemade Indian clothing and jewelry at a stand at the Cultural Diversity Fair in Hubbard Park on Sunday, October 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Rebecca Bright)

One festival ends, others flourish

October 5, 2015

By Anders Frieberg [email protected] The Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival has come to an end after a quarter century. University of Iowa students and local residents joined in the festivities...

Kevin Hart draws crowd

Kevin Hart draws crowd

October 5, 2015

By Lily Abromeit This weekend, Kevin Hart drew 9,000 people to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Hart is an American actor, comedian and producer who has populated many screens through a variety of Netflix...

Rubio stakes out foreign policy

Rubio stakes out foreign policy

October 5, 2015

As the 2016 Iowa Republican caucuses approach, one issue continues to remain in the conversation. By Brent Griffiths [email protected] In a crowded field of 15 candidates, it takes more than...

Mental health as standup

Mental health as standup

October 5, 2015

By Anders Frieberg [email protected] While some may say mental health is no joking matter, others might laugh that off. “Stand Up For Mental Health,” an international program founded by...

Taking a look at Iowa’s deep passing

Taking a look at Iowa’s deep passing

October 1, 2015

  Let’s break down a bit of film, shall we? By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa’s offense has taken something of an impressive leap forward this season and much of that has...