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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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City Council includes bow hunting for deer plan

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 24, 2019

Despite some councilors’ reservations, the Iowa City City Council on a 5-1 vote has added bow hunting to its long-term plan to manage the local deer population. The plan was adjusted to include bow...

Different types of plants are grown in a planter outside of Van Allen Hall on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Planters like this one are found around the Downtown Iowa City Area. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

New planters encourage residents to brew their own tea

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 24, 2019

Iowa City residents looking for a cup of tea this summer have the opportunity to try creating their own personal blends thanks to a new planter project from the city. New tea planters, located throughout...

A new mural is seen on the side of Hothouse Yoga on June 22, 2019.

Downtown Iowa City splashed with color, increase in public murals

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter June 24, 2019

Art has the unique power to reflect our community and all of its different colors. With a recent increase in the number of public murals, paint has found a new canvas on the buildings of Iowa City. One...

Craig Kletzing explains the science behind his project during a press conference on Monday, June 25, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI research team receives largest research award in UI history

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer editor June 24, 2019

A national team of researchers led by University of Iowa Professor Craig Kletzing has received the largest research award the university has ever seen. The $115 million from NASA will fund research...

Art is seen during the HATCHED Hair and Art Exhibition at Salon Studios in Coralville on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The proceeds from this event were donated to United Action for Youth and RVAP, two local non profit groups. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Local artists host art exhibit to help fund nonprofits

Tian Liu, News Reporter June 23, 2019

The hallway of Headdress Salon was lined with paintings of colorful nature and city landscapes for sale on June 22 to help two nonprofit organizations in the community. The salon hosted the Hatched...

The Raconteurs, Brendan Benson (left), Jack White (center), Jack Lawrence on bass and Patrick Keeler on drums, perform at the Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan, Saturday, June 7, 2008. (Romain Blanquart/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Review: The Raconteurs: Help Us Stranger

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 23, 2019

After more than 10 years away, the Raconteurs has taken a step in the contemporary world with the style and gusto the band does best. Raconteur lead songwriter and guitarist Jack White of the White...

Makers Loft coffee shop is seen on Monday, June 17th, 2019.(Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

New location, new day for artist-friendly Makers Loft

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 23, 2019

Artist- and creator-friendly outlet Makers Loft has seen an uptick in customer activity since its move from Washington Street to the Pedestrian Mall. Previously, the location was home to Zephyr Printing,...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during a presidential campaign event at the Tipton Family Restaurant in Tipton on Friday, April 26, 2019.

Warren introduces bill to cancel student debt

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor June 23, 2019

This story was updated 6/24 at 10:10 a.m. to include a policy proposal from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-V.T. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced a bill that would cancel billions of dollars of...

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

Iowa basketball continues dry spell in NBA Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 23, 2019

For the fourth year in a row, no Iowa basketball player heard his name called during the NBA Draft. Instead, Tyler Cook, Iowa’s only player who entered the draft, signed a partially guaranteed deal...

Deb Tiemens performs an acoustic set during QueertopIA on June 21, 2019 at The Mill. The event was held for the first time in Iowa City.

QueertopIA, a cabaret of queer love, sweeps over the Mill

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter June 22, 2019

A stage manager adorned in fairy wings buzzed through the crowd to set up for the next performer, adding to the magic and love that filled the back room of the Mill during QueertopIA on the evening of...

Iowa City police make arrests in Hollywood Boulevard shooting

Iowa City police make arrests in Hollywood Boulevard shooting

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 22, 2019

Iowa City police have arrested two men in connection with reports of shots fired around 11 p.m. June 21 on the 1100 block of Hollywood Boulevard.  Officers responded to reports of a fight at 1102...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on Monday, May 4, 2015.

Iowa City police officers respond to reported gunshots Friday night

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 22, 2019

Iowa City police officers responded to numerous reports of gunshots late on the night of June 21, according to a press release from the city of Iowa City. Officers responded to the 1100 block of Hollywood...