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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa infielder Jake Yacinich runs to first base in Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 10, 2014. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in the second game, 5-1. (The Daily Iowan/Allison Orvis)

Former Hawkeye Yacinich joins Iowa baseball coaching staff

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 12, 2019

A familiar face will return to the dugout at Banks Field in 2020. Former Iowa infielder Jake Yacinich has been named the volunteer assistant coach for next season, head coach Rick Heller announced July...

Iowa City man accused of making threats against University of Iowa online

Iowa City man accused of making threats against University of Iowa online

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor July 11, 2019

An Iowa City man has been taken into custody after allegedly making threats against the University of Iowa on Facebook. Rudy Marcelino, 45, 717 Iowa Ave., is charged with one count of threat of terrorism,...

Iowa and West Carolina players warm-up before the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

Evelyn officially signs with Iowa basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 11, 2019

Valparaiso transfer Bakari Evelyn committed to Fran McCaffery and the Hawkeyes in June, and he has officially signed, McCaffery announced July 11. Evelyn averaged 8.4 points on 33.6 percent shooting...

Professor Kayla Fitzke stands outside the Lindquist Center for a portrait on Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

UI research promotes early intervention for service members’ mental health

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 10, 2019

For many members of the military, confronting mental health can be difficult. But researchers with a new study hope to connect service members with help before crises arise. Kayla Reed-Fitzke, a University...

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...