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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Police respond to gunshots on W. Benton St., no injuries reported

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter June 21, 2019

Iowa City police officers responded to numerous reports of gunshots on the 200 block of West Benton Street at around 8 p.m. June 21, according to a press release. No injuries were reported, and no arrests...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Trial for Mollie Tibbetts homicide suspect delayed

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 21, 2019

The trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man charged with the slaying of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, has been delayed after Rivera requested more time for his attorneys to review evidence. According...

Iowa City police charge 15-year-old boy in June 13 shooting

Iowa City police charge 15-year-old boy in June 13 shooting

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 21, 2019

Iowa City police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old male with reckless use of a firearm and intimidation with a dangerous weapon in connection with the June 13 shooting on the 1200 block of Baker...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot the ball past Maryland forward Shakira Austin during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Gustafson scores first points of professional career

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter June 20, 2019

Former Iowa women’s basketball star Megan Gustafson checked into her first minutes of a WNBA game on June 20, taking the floor for the Dallas Wings as they took on the Phoenix Mercury. With just over...

Iowa coach Bond Shymansky rallies his team during the match between Iowa and Iowa State inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Cyclones 3-1.

Shymansky releases statement on NCAA violation

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 20, 2019

Former Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky released his first public comments on his NCAA-violation investigation on June 20. In a statement released through the Hartung Schroeder law firm, Shymansky...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws on the run during Iowa's game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 42-16.

DI Film Room: Breaking down Nate Stanley’s best game of 2018

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 19, 2019

Things were looking up for Iowa when it traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, on Oct. 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes were fresh off a 48-31 road win over Minnesota and entered the game with a 4-1 record. Then,...

Candle Light Press books are seen at Prairie Lights in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Candle Light Press showcases local works

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 19, 2019

In the center of Prairie Lights, there is a display of books. These are a wide range of stories, such as remixed cookbooks from the 17th century and graphic novels chronicling a boy’s journey from childhood...

Gibson Square is seen on May 1, 2019. Gibson Square will be the sight of the new Stanley Art Museum. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

New Stanley Campus Council to connect students with art on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 19, 2019

While the Stanley Museum of Art has been without a permanent home for several years, the museum staff members are working to create opportunities for students to engage with the nearly 17,000 works of...

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UI researchers to demonstrate virtual-reality headsets to Congress

Sabrina Shearer, News Reporter June 19, 2019

Michael Wall, a University of Iowa professor of neuro-ophthalmology, will demonstrate to Congress the creation of a virtual-reality headset that will allow access to testing for people with degenerative...

Iowa Volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky watches his team during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa fires volleyball head coach Shymansky

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 19, 2019

Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky has been fired, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta announced June 19. Shymansky's termination comes after he was placed on administrative leave when a former...

Partygoers dance to a performance by Flint Eastwood during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 23, 2018. The 2nd annual event during which open containers were allowed in a select portion of downtown attracted thousands of guests and featured a variety of activities and performances. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

People gain new experiences with art at Downtown Block Party

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer editor June 18, 2019

As Downtown Iowa City gears up for the third-annual Downtown Block Party, local artists and musicians prepare to inspire people’s curiosity with special shows and pieces. For this year’s Block Party,...

Hawkeyes on doorstep of College Football Hall of Fame

Hawkeyes on doorstep of College Football Hall of Fame

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 18, 2019

The National Football Foundation recently announced the 2020 College Football Hall of Fame nominees, and Hawkeye fans will be nostalgic at the sight of the Iowa candidates. Dallas Clark, Tim Dwight,...