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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., addresses community members during a campaign event at the Chrome Horse Saloon in Cedar Rapids on Monday Feb. 18, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand visited Cedar Rapids and Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

Kirsten Gillibrand to visit the Mill, Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 24, 2019

Democratic presidential hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand will make a campaign stop at the Mill on July 25 for a meet-and-greet. Gillibrand will be at establishment, 120 E. Burlington St., at 6 p.m.; doors...

UI Chemistry associate professor, Scott Shaw poses for a portrait in his office in Chemistry Building on July 18, 2019. Shaw created the Rural Scholar Program for select incoming students in 2015. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

UI faculty support first-year rural students with research program

Tian Liu, News Reporter July 23, 2019

Four years ago, through collecting data from the Office of Admissions and the University of Iowa Honors Program, UI chemistry Associate Professor Scott Shaw found that significantly fewer small-town and...

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 23, 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,...

Ross Meyer, Head Projectionist and Facilities Manager for FilmScene, poses for a portrait at Filmscene in Iowa City on Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018. FilmScene will be hosting a horrorathon on Friday from 8pm-8am during which they will show 6 films. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan).

The horror, the horror — why so popular?

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter July 23, 2019

Chilling soundtracks, twisted camera angles, and amazing cast performances all contribute to a great horror movie. There are a lot of things that make horror an amazing film experience, but with recent...

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 quarterback Nate Stanley addresses the media during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Stanley grows as Hawkeye career evolves

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 23, 2019

When Nate Stanley first took the field as a college football player, he was an unknown. Backing up C.J. Beathard — who had led Iowa to an undefeated regular season the year before — nobody wanted...

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...

Iowa's A.J. Epenesa tackles Michigan State quarter back Brian Lewerke during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wirfs, Jackson, Epenesa land on watch lists

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 23, 2019

Iowa offensive linemen Tristan Wirfs and Alaric Jackson have been named to the Outland Trophy Watch List, and defensive end A.J. Epenesa has a place on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. The Outland...

Fiction takes a poetic journey in ‘Wild Milk’

Fiction takes a poetic journey in ‘Wild Milk’

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 22, 2019

Each genre of literature has particular tenets that make it distinctive, but some of the most poignant writing comes when genres cross over. In Wild Milk, an exciting collection of short fiction, author...

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...

Artist Katie Gallegos in her office at her apartment in Coralville on July 22, 2019. Gallegos sells her jewlery, thrifted clothes and stickers at various stores throughout Iowa and online.

Paintings by Iowa City artist embody childhood nostalgia

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 22, 2019

Upon walking into Katie Gallegos’ apartment, one is greeted with a large set of googly eyes affixed to her refrigerator. Entering her workspace, it becomes clear that the googly eyes are consistent with...

Democratic candidate for Iowa's 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....