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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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Blake Shaw poses for a photo at the intermission of his and Dan Padley’s show outside Goosetown Cafe on the evening of Oct. 7, 2020.

Modern jazzman Blake Shaw to play at Iowa City Jazz Festival

Taj Young, News Reporter July 2, 2024

Cornell College and Mount Mercy College jazz professor Blake Shaw has taken the stage at the Iowa City Jazz Festival for several years — and will again this year as the 2024 event runs from July...

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Ingrid Jensen’s career demonstrates the unifying power of music

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor July 2, 2024

Music festivals offer a chance for audiences to open themselves to new experiences they have never heard of. Renowned jazz artist Ingrid Jensen seeks to continue this tradition of discovery at the...

Fireworks explode over a carnival ride during the annual 4thFest in Coralville on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Coralville 4thFest returns with timeless fun

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor July 2, 2024

With a free concert, carnival, and fireworks show, Coralville’s Fourth of July celebration — 4thFest — is back with more timeless fun this year. The two-day celebration will kick off in S.T....

Jun 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket against Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans (11) during the first half of a basketball game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa women’s basketball star Cailtin Clark named WNBA All-Star in rookie campaign

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor July 2, 2024

Former Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to rack up awards. On Tuesday, Clark was named a WNBA All-Star after a sensational start to her rookie campaign with the Indiana Fever, where...

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Yacht Rock Revue pays tribute to smooth rock classics that are more relevant than ever

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor July 1, 2024

Providing entertainment and relaxation for their audience is always top of mind for the members of Yacht Rock Revue. The smooth rock tribute band has been jamming in front of live audiences for nearly...

Outside Iowa's Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Des Moines.

Iowa Supreme Court allows near-total abortion ban to go into effect

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor June 28, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court will allow the state’s “fetal heartbeat bill” to go into effect in a decision handed down on Friday, placing a near-total ban on abortion in Iowa. The decision is the...

HUD Assistant Secretary Administrator Elizabeth de LeĂłn Bhargava, Mayor Bruce Teague, and staff pose with the ceremonial check during a HUD Pro Housing grant press release held in Emma Harvat Hall in Iowa City Hall on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Iowa City awarded $3.75 million Housing and Urban Development grant for affordable housing

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter June 27, 2024

Iowa City was awarded a $3.75 million grant to expand affordable housing efforts from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant on Wednesday.  The...

Owner Connor Jenkins pours a latte at Kindred Coffee in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

North Linn Street gains a new cafe with a locally sourced, organic menu

Mia O'Connor-Walker, News Reporter June 25, 2024

Iowa City’s newest cafe, Kindred Coffee, opened on June 19. The cafe now resides at the former brick-and-mortar for Tru Coffee, 287 N Linn St. Owners Molly Kirby and Connor Jenkins plan for Kindred...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles down at the WBCA Wade Trophy during the award news conference at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark finding footing as well-rounded offensive threat

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor June 25, 2024

Caitlin Clark is finding her footing as not only a scoring weapon but a well-rounded offensive threat as she navigated a three-game stretch with the Indiana Fever this week. The first of the week’s...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa football wide receiver Kaleb Brown arrested for OWI, fake ID charges

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor June 24, 2024

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown was arrested in Iowa City early Sunday morning on charges of operating while intoxicated and possessing a fictitious ID, as first reported by 247 Sports. The possible punishments...

Iowa City Police car 988 design in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov, 16. 2022.

UI students work to bring 988 decals to UIPD vehicles

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter June 18, 2024

A group of University of Iowa students is working to bring new decals promoting the national suicide hotline number, 988, to police vehicles around Johnson County. The decals were installed on University...

Iowa second-year javelin thrower Mike Stein preparing for Olympic Trials

Iowa second-year javelin thrower Mike Stein preparing for Olympic Trials

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor June 18, 2024

The 2024 Summer Olympics are right around the corner, and Hawkeye javelin thrower Mike Stein is in search of the opportunity of a lifetime. Athletes continue their rigorous training sessions with...