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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Fireworks are seen inside a Bellino Fireworks tent in the parking lot of the 1st Avenue Hy-Vee in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. State law says consumer fireworks may be sold and used in permitted areas and many be purchased by customers 18 or older. Iowa City Code says fireworks many not be used in city limits with an exception for novelty fireworks, such as sparklers and snakes. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Fireworks rules

July 3, 2017

State Law •  Consumer fireworks may be sold and used in permitted areas   •  The types of newly legal fireworks include Roman candles, firecrackers, cone fountains, and several others • ...

Tom Rocklin, current VP for Student Life, sits inside his office in the IMU after an interview with The Daily Iowan. After serving over 30 years, Rocklin will be retiring in July this year, being replaced by Melissa Shivers, the current Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students at the University of Tennessee. Rocklin began his career at Iowa as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations in 1986. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Leaving behind a legacy

Marissa Payne, [email protected] June 29, 2017

For Tom Rocklin, the status quo is never enough when it comes to student success. His office overlooks the often-bustling heart of campus that is the Pentacrest and the shining golden dome atop the Old...

Alexis Park Inn is seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Driver Ricky Ray Lillie was found dead in his Yellow Cab early Wednesday; police suspect homicide.  (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Homicide suspected in death

June 29, 2017

Iowa City police are investigating a suspected homicide The police are probing the death of Iowa City resident Ricky Ray Lillie, a Yellow Cab driver who was found dead in the front seat of a cab on...

FILE - In this file fireworks explode over Hubbard Park in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (The Daily Iowan/Ian Servin, file)

Iowa City fireworks

June 29, 2017

Iowa City will host its annual Fourthof July fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. July 2 following the final performance of the Jazz Festival. Spectators may set up blankets and lawn chairs on the Pentacrest lawn...

A bartender pours a beer into a block party cup during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Block Party, hosted by the ICDD was the first use of Iowa City's changed rules allowing open containers for select events downtown. Open containers were permitted only for beer or wine in the approved glasses. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Block Party a huge hit

June 29, 2017

Public demand for another Iowa City Block Party event is high and officials say it is ‘on the radar’ for next year. By Daily Iowan staff [email protected] Roughly 8,000 cups were sold June 24...