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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 Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI resists Modern Piping’s attempt to arbitrate claim to attorney fees

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief June 26, 2019

After the University of Iowa in May paid a Cedar Rapids contractor millions it owed to settle a years-long court battle, the UI on June 26 resisted the firm’s motion to initiate arbitration to recover...

People mingle before the State of the Downtown annual meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The meeting was held in the alleyway behind Discerning Eye in downtown Iowa City. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Downtown District plans to invest in downtown alleys

Tian Liu, News Reporter June 26, 2019

A crowd filled with Iowa City residents and Downtown District employees gathered in the colorfully painted alley space behind Discerning Eye Optical on the evening of June 26 for the annual State of the...

A young attendee speaks to the school board during an Iowa City school board meeting at the Professional Development Center on March 27, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

IC School District proposes sustainability resolution

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 26, 2019

Iowa City School District students are a step closer to achieving their goal of pushing the district to take action on climate change. School Board members expect to vote on a resolution addressing...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley dives for a toucdown during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

DI Film Room: Reviewing the 2019 Outback Bowl

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 26, 2019

Iowa's 27-22 2019 Outback Bowl win over Mississippi State marked its second postseason victory in two years after suffering five bowl defeats in a row. Although they won, the Hawkeyes posted minus-15...

Members of the UI community hold signs in protest on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017.

Editorial: Accountability lacking after regents fail to give students a fair deal

DI Editorial Board June 25, 2019

It’s business as usual in Iowa: The state Board of Regents, the nine-member governing board that oversees Iowa’s three public universities, has hardly been held accountable for failing to uphold its...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa blocks a punt during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Epenesa leads defensive line into new era

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 25, 2019

If a genie came out of a bottle and gave A.J. Epenesa the chance to become any kind of football player, he already knows what he would choose. “If I could create my perfect self, I would take Parker...

Vice’s Jordan 1 Player Exclusive sample shoe is seen in an alley on Monday, June 24, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City clothing store owners hold rare piece of sneaker history

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist June 25, 2019

Owners of an Iowa City streetwear and vintage clothing store discovered in August 2018 that the singular faded black and red Nike shoe in their possession was a rare piece of sneaker history: a Player...

Safety equipment is displayed in the UIHC Safety Store inside of the Stead Family Children's Hospital on Friday, June 6, 2019(Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Children’s Hospital Safety Store allows parents affordable access to injury prevention

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 25, 2019

Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for children under 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention — but for new parents, finding the best ways to prevent injuries...

Isabella Myers poses for a portrait outside the Iowa City Public Library on June 23, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI student hopes to bring papermaking to Cambodia’s cultural renaissance

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 25, 2019

Making paper from scratch is a long, arduous process; each sheet takes around a full day to complete. It starts with a bunch of harvested plant fibers and an entire day’s worth of work. It’s as much...

Director of The Center for the Book Timothy Barrett shifts paper pulp during a paper-making demonstration at the Center for the Book in North Hall on June 18, 2019. Graduate students were shown how to shift pulp to create sheets of paper. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Papermaking master a gem in a digital age

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 25, 2019

In the digital age, has paper become outdated? With the creation of ebooks, email, and online news, most of the recent generation might have a different connection to the material than some from older...

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Jam band Frogleg to perform at Gabe’s

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter June 25, 2019

Jazzy brass alongside rock-fueled guitar with an underscoring of funk may seem like too many elements for one song, but different music styles blend together effortlessly in the band Frogleg. Featuring...

Melk’s closed location is seen on Monday, June 17th, 2019.(Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City downtown destination Melk closes its doors

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer editor June 24, 2019

A late-night hotspot for students with an interesting hook has closed its doors for good in downtown Iowa City. Melk, a cereal bar and diner that opened in early December, closed after just six months...