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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

Amani Ali (left) and Salma AshShareef (right) pose for a portrait in the Iowa City Public Library on July 18, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI student describes her trying times in Sudan during protests

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 24, 2019

Sudan has made headlines worldwide for its year of protests and the violent response to those protests by the Sudanese interim government. The effects of that conflict have been felt all over the world,...

A book is displayed on July 19, 2019 as part of the Moving Stories exhibit in the UI Special Collections located in the Main Library. The exhibit, curated by Micaela Terronez, uses a variety of sources to tell the stories of people who have immigrated to America and the impact they have had on their communities. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI alum’s exhibit tells stories of migration in Iowa, beyond

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 23, 2019

Growing up, Micaela Terronez was fascinated with the photographs, objects, and stories her grandparents told about the family’s history in central Mexico. Years later, her interest in the study of...

Iowa City, Coralville police respond to reports of car vandalism

Iowa City, Coralville police respond to reports of car vandalism

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor July 23, 2019

Iowa City and Coralville police responded to numerous reports of cars being vandalized on July 23, according to a city of Iowa City press release. Iowa City police are investigating the cases of vandalism...

U.S. Senate candidate Kimberly Graham speaks at the Wild Culture Kombucha on July 22, 2019.

U.S. Senate candidate Kimberly Graham talks campaign finance and health care in Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 22, 2019

Kimberly Graham — an Indianola attorney and Democrat challenging Sen. Joni Ernst in 2020 — made a campaign stop in Iowa City in which she condemned Ernst on numerous fronts, focusing heavily on how...

Democratic candidate for Iowas 37th District Janice Weiner speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Sunday, June 3. Weiner served as a U.S. diplomat for over 25 years, and was born and raised in Coralville. (Gage Miskimen/The Daily Iowan)

Former diplomat Janice Weiner announces bid for City Council

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Former U.S. diplomat Janice Weiner announced her campaign for an Iowa City City Council at-large seat on July 22 in a press release. In the release, Weiner listed tackling climate change as a top priority....

UISG senators discuss legislation for all Big 10 universities during the Big 10 UISG conference in the Second Floor Ballroom of the IMU on July 20, 2019.

UISG hosts Association of Big Ten Students conference

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor July 22, 2019

Student governments from across the country came to the University of Iowa this past weekend to meet and discuss issues and topics that affect the student bodies they represent. The University of Iowa...

City Hall is seen on July 17, 2019. A variety of city government departments are housed within the building’s walls alongside the Iowa City City Council, which holds meetings in Emma J. Harvat Hall.

Iowa City introduces new hate-crime ordinance

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Following a reported increase in the number of hate crimes, Iowa City has expanded its hate-crime ordinance to include harassment and trespassing. The ordinance, which the Iowa City City Council passed...

Heavy Hitter jumps over a car during the first-evert All-Star Monster Trucks show at the Johnson County Fair on July 21, 2019.

Monster trucks entertain locals at Johnson County Fair

Tian Liu, News Reporter July 22, 2019

All seats for the monster-truck show were taken before the grandstand gates even opened. The crowds filled with families gathered at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on the evening of July 21 for the first-ever...

Local man faces 3rd OWI, interference

Local man faces 3rd OWI, interference

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of interfering with officers after being pulled over while allegedly driving drunk. Jacob Henry, 36, was charged July 21 with interference with official acts...

Iowa City man charged with domestic assault

Iowa City man charged with domestic assault

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of kicking a woman in the stomach knowing she was pregnant. Lavail Drain, 40, was charged third domestic assault. According to the arrest affidavit, Drain got into...

North Liberty man charged in reported pot sale

North Liberty man charged in reported pot sale

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Authorities have accused a North Liberty man of advertising to sell marijuana on social media. Pacific Achiza, 18, was charged July 19 with controlled-substance violation and second marijuana possession. According...

2 accused in North Liberty attack

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Authorities have accused two North Liberty men of punching someone to the point of unconsciousness. Pacific Achiza, 18, was charged July 19 with willfully causing serious injury. Resean Yates, 18, was...

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