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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Iowa Well Forecasting system, a web-platform used to access information regarding well geology and water quality is seen on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Database highlights contaminants in private wells

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 16, 2019

The Iowa Well Forecasting System, an interactive database of private wells across Iowa, informs property owners and well-drillers about the geology and water contaminants in a state in which agricultural...

Bradley (Lauren Galliart), Old Shady (Karle Meyers), and Seneca (Jo Jordan) navigate rough waters aboard the Kitty Clyde’s Sister during the final dress rehearsal of Men on Boats on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Riverside Theatre. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Riverside Theater brings a historical river expedition to the stage in ‘Men on Boats’

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 16, 2019

Going over a waterfall in a rowboat. Trying not to fall to one’s death off a cliff. Fighting off a rattlesnake with a coffee pot. All this adventure and more can be found in Men on Boats, a production...

Prairie Lights hosted a reading by (insert name) on (insert date). (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie Lights reading honors late poet James Tate

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 15, 2019

On the evening of July 15, Prairie Lights hosted a reading to memorialize the late poet James Tate, who died in 2015 — a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and instructor at the University of Iowa. Tate...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives past Tennessee forward John Fulkerson during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77 in overtime.

Former Hawkeyes wrap up Summer League

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 15, 2019

The Iowa basketball team is still more than three months away from taking the floor in Carver-Hawkeye, but former Hawkeyes have been balling all month. Tyler Cook, Peter Jok, and Jarrod Uthoff all took...

Senator Michael Bennet, D-CO, speaks with the press after a tour of the Stanley Hydraulics Lab on July 15, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Michael Bennet condemns Trump and touts unity in Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 15, 2019

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, made campaign stops in Iowa City on July 15 in which he touted a message of unity and restoring U.S. democracy.  “[The...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls an audible during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Iowa football’s Stanley, Epenesa land on award watch lists

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 15, 2019

Two of the Iowa football program’s biggest names have been put on award watch for the 2019-20 season. On July 15, quarterback Nate Stanley and defensive end A.J. Epenesa were named to the Maxwell...

Governor of Washington Jay Inslee speaks with professors during his meeting with several non-tenured faculty members at the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City on July 15, 2019. Faculty members spoke with Inslee about some of the concerns they have regarding pay and job security. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Jay Inslee outlines higher-education plans to UI faculty

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 15, 2019

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, said he wants to increase funding for public universities during a meeting with several University of Iowa nontenure track faculty...

Philip Mears guides visitors at his garden during Open Gardens on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Open Gardens are garden walks hosted by Project Green on July 13-14, 2019. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

Open Garden tours bring inspiration to Iowa City gardeners

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 14, 2019

Philip Mears’ garden is a sight to behold. Potted plants hang from impossibly high tree branches. Every inch of ground, aside from a few winding paths, is covered in greenery. A small bird chirps from...

Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg talks with voters during a brunch fundraiser for Sen. Zach Wahls at the Walker Homestead on July 14, 2019.

2020 candidates rally Iowa Democrats at Zach Wahls’ fundraiser

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 14, 2019

2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls called for Iowa Democrats to take back the state Legislature at an event on July 14, along with candidates for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District and U.S. Senate. Candidates...

Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, addresses crowds during Progress Iowa Corn Feed at The Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids on July 14, 2019. 11 candidates came to speak with supporters and meet fans.

Democratic presidential hopefuls tout agriculture at Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 14, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Ten Democratic presidential candidates gathered at the Progress Iowa’s Corn Feed on July 14 at Newbo City Market, where candidates pitched messages covering agricultural issues in accordance...

Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro addresses crowds during Progress Iowa Corn Feed at The Newbo City Market in Cedar Rapids on July 14, 2019. 11 candidates came to speak with supporters and meet fans.

Democratic hopefuls call for immigration reform at Progress Iowa Corn Feed

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 14, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Amid hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democratic presidential hopefuls condemned the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policies at the fifth-annual Progress...

DJs mix music at the Nationwide stage during  the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan).

First day of 80/35 fills Des Moines with vibrant music

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 12, 2019

Amid blazing heat from the summer sun, the first night of the 80/35 music festival hosted a parade of talented artists of all genres. People took shade underneath the few trees spotting the festival grounds...