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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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The Mehaffey Bridge Road trail is seen on Sunday July 7, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

County says Mehaffey Bridge Trail all but complete

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 10, 2019

With the Mehaffey Bridge Road trail completed and the third phase of the Hoover Trail commencing soon, Johnson County’s vision of a more connected community is nearing fruition. A county press release...

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Large visual poetry collection moves into UI Special Collections

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 10, 2019

While poetry is often thought of as ink on paper, the work of concrete poets blurs the lines between written work and visual art. The University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections is the new home...

The Me 3 performs on the Coca-Cola Gen Z Showcase Stage on Saturday, July 7, 2018. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

80/35 to light up Des Moines

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 10, 2019

The music festival 80/35 will return to Des Moines for its 12th year on July 12 and 13. The two-day experience will run on the first night and all day on the second with headliners Elle King and Portugal....

Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) and Matt Hankins (8) sack Boston College quarter back Darius Wade (4) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Hankins hoping to record first interception with newly added versatility

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 10, 2019

Matt Hankins has never intercepted a pass at Iowa. He played in 12 games as a true freshman in 2017, making his first start in the regular-season finale against Nebraska, and he started eight games...

Governor of Montana Steve Bullock addresses members of the press during his meet and greet in Blackstone on July 10, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Steve Bullock said he’s not one to eliminate all student-loan debt in an Iowa City stop

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 10, 2019

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, told reporters in an Iowa City campaign stop that he does not support policies to completely forgive all outstanding student-loan debt...

Moviegoers wait for a screening of La La Land to begin on the rooftop of Filmscene on Sunday, July 7, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Watching cinema stars under the stars

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter July 9, 2019

On the rooftop of Filmscene, Ryan Gosling croons about stars while playing a piano on the screen. Wispy light from the projector hangs above a silent crowd. The sold-out showing of La La Land is one...

UI Theater Department to celebrate 100 years of innovation

UI Theater Department to celebrate 100 years of innovation

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 9, 2019

One of the nation’s oldest theater departments has produced new and innovative work for almost 100 years — in Iowa City. As the University of Iowa Theater Department prepares for its 100th anniversary...

Fullbright scholar Erik Ovrom poses for a portrait outside the Old Capitol building on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Ovrom will be teaching English in Mexico City. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI Fulbright scholar to use rap to teach English in Mexico City

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 9, 2019

From skateboarding and hip-hop to teaching English in Mexico, University of Iowa student Erik Ovrom’s unique story has led to his becoming one of this year’s Fulbright scholars. Before heading to...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson shoots the ball during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Gustafson continues to grind as professional

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 9, 2019

Megan Gustafson cemented herself as a Hawkeye legend during her historic senior season in the Black and Gold. The consensus national Player of the Year took the court at Carver-Hawkeye and not only rewrote...

Iowa tight end Nate Wieting runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Wieting helps lead Hawkeye tight ends into new era

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 9, 2019

When Nate Wieting entered the Hawkeye football program, his assignment on the scout team was to block a healthy and powerful Drew Ott. It did not go well for Wieting, then weighing in at 220. Now...

A jumping worm found in Linn County. The invasive species has been found in seven Iowa counties, including Story County, since 2018. Photo by Karla McGrail/Iowa State University Extension, Cedar Rapids.

Jumping worms skip into Johnson County

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 8, 2019

Within the past couple years, an invasive species known as the jumping worm has appeared in eastern Iowa and has begun to affect topsoil in local wooded areas. According to the Iowa State University...

A supporter holds a sign during Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, town hall event at Confluence Brewery in Des Moines on July 3, 2019.

Political fellows hope to expand campaign efforts

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 8, 2019

Young political fellows and interns, both paid and unpaid, are having an effect on many Democratic presidential campaigns at the local level throughout the summer. Recent University of Iowa graduate...