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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

The outside of the Riverside Theatre is seen at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Riverside Theatre’s 2022-23 season holds potential for greatness

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor August 30, 2022

Riverside Theatre has garnered a reputation throughout Iowa City for putting on diverse and unique shows every season. The 2022-23 selection is no exception to this trend. From solo shows highlighting...

Catherines Boutique on North Dubuque Street by Iowa Ave. Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Iowa City’s Catherine’s Boutique pink bench returned

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter August 30, 2022

The iconic pink bench that sits outside Catherine’s Boutique in downtown Iowa City was recently stolen twice in one week and returned by Iowa City residents. The clothing, shoes, and accessories...

Parking spaces on the fourth floor of the Chauncey Swan Parking Garage are seen in Iowa City on Monday, August 29, 2022.

‘The Parking Spaces’ provides interactive audio art experience in downtown Iowa City

Virginia Russell, News Reporter August 30, 2022

During the height of the pandemic, an Iowa City choreographer, composer, and musician collaborated to create “The Parking Spaces,” an asynchronous art experience scattered throughout downtown....

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs after completing a catch during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Nico Ragaini not listed on Iowa football’s Week 1 depth chart

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor August 29, 2022

Nico Ragaini’s name was missing from the depth chart Iowa football released Monday. The senior wideout was a projected starter on the two-deeps the Hawkeyes distributed in March and July. In Ragaini’s...

Remembrance Park is seen in Johnson County on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.

New historical site honors Meskwaki Nation, Black members of Johnson County

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor August 28, 2022

Tucked away on the corner of Sand Road and Napoleon Street south of Iowa City, a slice of land which dates back to the 1800s is Johnson County’s newest dedicated historical site. The piece of...

A performer at Iowa City’s Latino Festive changes attire in the Pedestrian Mall on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.

Iowa City’s Latino Fest animates city streets

Vaishnavi Kolluru, Arts Reporter August 28, 2022

Dancers donned in colorful traditional clothing skipped and swayed to folk tunes enlivened by quick drumbeats outside the Pedestrian Mall on Saturday as part of the celebration of Iowa City’s Latino...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

University of Iowa brings gaming to campus in Iowa Memorial Union esports room

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter August 28, 2022

An official esports room is coming to the University of Iowa Memorial Union this fall. With the esports audience now at over half a billion people, the UI is taking advantage of the many opportunities...

A CAMBUS displays hiring information alongside the displayed route at the downtown interchange, Thursday, August 25, 2022.

University of Iowa’s Cambus uses new job incentive strategies amid staffing shortages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 28, 2022

Recent staff shortages in Cambus, the University of Iowa’s transportation system, is prompting on-campus employers to find ways to entice students to apply. There is a much higher demand for the...

Selwyn Rogers Jr. is the founding director of the trauma center at the University of Chicago Hospitals and is the Dr. James E. Bowman Jr. at the University of Chicago

UI announces Selwyn Rogers Jr. as third candidate for vice president of medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Virginia Russell, News Reporter August 28, 2022

Selwyn Rogers Jr. is the third finalist announced in the search for the next University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean. Current Carver College of...

Sen. Kevin Kinney (D-Oxford) speaks at a campaign event at his family farm.

Sen. Kinney holds barbecue to encourage more rural Iowans to vote blue

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 28, 2022

Over burgers and hotdogs, Sen. Kevin Kinney encouraged supporters and local Iowans to re-elect him and vote more Democrats into the statehouse with a barbecue at his farm Saturday afternoon. One...

The Titan's trophy is seen during a football game between City High and Liberty at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Liberty defeated City High, 36-19.

Iowa City Liberty wins ‘Clash at Kinnick’ in first high school game at Kinnick Stadium since 1980

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 27, 2022

Friday night’s “Clash at Kinnick” was everything Graham Beckman dreamed of and more.  In his first high school start, the junior quarterback threw for three touchdowns, ran for another, and he...

Kansas celebrates a goal made by Kansas forward Shira Elinav during a soccer game between Iowa and Kansas at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The Jayhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer downed by Kansas in home opener

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter August 25, 2022

Iowa fell to Kansas in the Hawkeyes’ 2022 home opener Thursday at the Iowa Soccer Complex.  The Jayhawks beat the injury-plagued Hawkeyes, 1-0, outshooting Iowa 15-13. Iowa, however, put eight...