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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

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Local activist Tre’chiondria Latham gives an impassioned speech about her struggles with systemic racism and how it has taken her brothers life. Latham is one of many local activists leading a protest outside the Graduate Hotel in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, June 6th, 2020.

Thousands gather to share stories, march during daytime protest in Iowa City

Mary Hartel, News Reporter June 6, 2020

Thousands gathered around downtown Iowa City Saturday to share personal stories and march during a peaceful daytime protest against racial injustice.  According to Facebook, the demonstration was...

The front line of protesters participating in a march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality stands facing southwest across all lanes of Highway 1, west of the intersection of Sunset Street and Highway 1 on Saturday, June 6 in Iowa City. The group was planning to march towards a police line about a half-mile down the road. One protester at the front was explaining that the wind was blowing to everyones right and that if tear gas was deployed they need to move to their left. The group would eventually decide to turn around and not confront the police.

Iowa City protesters turn away from police line on Highway 1 citing safety concerns

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 6, 2020

Protesters in Iowa City avoided a confrontation with the Iowa State Patrol Saturday night that had formed a line on Highway 1 ahead of Highway 218. The crowd turned back before they reached the police...

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 6, 2020

University of Iowa and Iowa City leaders pledged Friday to review policing procedures after the Iowa City Police Department, under the direction of the Iowa State Patrol, used tear gas, pepper spray, and...

A memorial for Breonna Taylor is seen on Friday, June 5 at the bottom of the Old Capitol building steps. Protesters lined up to place flowers in front of a photo of Taylor, who was killed by police in her home on March 13, 2020. The crowd sang Happy Birthday to her on I-80 as well as on the Pentacrest lawn, as today would have been her 27th birthday.

Breonna Taylor vigil held, crowd returns to I-80 during Iowa City protest

Julia Shanahan and Mary Hartel June 5, 2020

Iowa City community members and Black Lives Matter activists gathered on the Pentacrest and marched to Interstate 80 Friday night, the fifth consecutive night of protests. Following a night of peaceful...

A march to support the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality begins at the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, June 4. The crowd, which contained about 2,500 people according to organizers, is seen here beginning the march by exiting the east side of the Pentacrest before they would head south on Clinton St.

Protesters complete night of peaceful marching without police clash, march onto I-80

Josie Fischels and Rylee Wilson June 4, 2020

After a tense exchange Wednesday in which Iowa City police used flash-bangs and tear gas on peaceful protesters approaching Interstate 80, Iowa City’s fourth consecutive night of protesting Thursday...

A protestor puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protestors disobeyed an order not to advance. Several protestors reported that none of the protestors made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed unexpectedly. This protestor sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Law enforcement officers use tear gas and flash-bangs on protesters marching toward I-80 in Iowa City Wednesday night

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor June 3, 2020

Law enforcement officers set off flash-bangs and tear gas Wednesday night on protesters who, according to multiple people on the front lines of the protest, had not been physically violent. A march...

A group of protestors spray paint the intersection of Linn and East Burlington St. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The group marched to various locations in Iowa City, including several city and county buildings. This marks the second night of protest in the community.

Peaceful marching, some damages during second night of protesting in Iowa City

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 3, 2020

Hundreds marched through Iowa City Tuesday night for the “Black Live Matter Black Out Protest” that began at St. Morrison Park at 7 p.m. in Coralville. At least one arrest was made and some protesters...

Brothers patio is seen on May 15, the first day Johnson County restaurants were allowed to reopen at limited capacity.

Businesses can reopen — but some in Iowa City are having second thoughts

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor May 15, 2020

Iowa City businesses are split on the decision to reopen their doors after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that nearly all businesses in Iowa will be allowed to open at half capacity beginning...

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Big Grove to donate proceeds from new beer to Iowa Restaurant Association Employee Relief Fund

Marissa Smith, News Reporter May 13, 2020

Iowa City- and Solon-based brewery and restaurant Big Grove Brewery is set to donate proceeds from its newest beer to a relief fund for out-of-work Iowans. Funds from the new beer, called “All...

Happy Hollow Park’s “skinned” infield converted to turfgrass

Happy Hollow Park’s “skinned” infield converted to turfgrass

Riley Davis, News Reporter May 11, 2020

Community pushback to converting one of Iowa City’s “skinned infield” ball parks to turf grass is prompting an Iowa City city councilor to look into restoring the field. Between Brown Street...

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UI student governments ask Iowa City to forgive utilities for unemployed students, residents

Riley Davis, News Reporter May 6, 2020

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government wrote a joint letter April 29 asking the Iowa City City Council to consider forgiving utility...

Emmy Knutsson reaches for bubbles at the silent disco during Block Party in downtown Iowa City on June 22, 2019. Several blocks of Iowa City were reserved for games, performances and vendors.

Downtown Block Party changed, Summer of the Arts programming cancelled due to COVID-19

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter May 1, 2020

Summer in Iowa City is going to look a little different this year.  Both the Iowa City Summer of Arts and the Iowa City Downtown District announced event changes this week to keep the community safe...

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