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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

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Dancers perform in the grand entrance during the 25th annual University of Iowa Powwow in the Fieldhouse on April 20, 2019. Hosted by the Native American Student Association, participants could buy traditional food and clothing, and sign up to perform traditional song and dance.

Students and community members celebrate Native American culture at the 25th UI Powwow

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter April 22, 2019

As the 25th University of Iowa Powwow grand entry began on the afternoon of April 20 in the Field House, the elegant chimes of the beautiful regalia, unique to each dancer and tribe, could be heard across...

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FilmScene and Englert partner to raise more than $6 million together

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter April 21, 2019

Iowa City is a powerhouse when it comes to the arts. It boasts countless performing arts venues from Hancher to Gabe’s that showcase local artists or bring in magnificent performers from all around the...

Junior fiction books rest on shelves at the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Library offers summer reading program in 6 languages to increase accessibility

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 21, 2019

For kids looking for fun and learning over the summer, the Iowa City Public Library offers a space to keep their brains sharp. This year, even more local children will have the opportunity to participate...

Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard (20) returns home after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 17-9.

Iowa baseball topples Nebraska, wins fourth-straight Big Ten series

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 21, 2019

Another three-game series against a Big Ten opponent meant another ‘W’ for Iowa baseball. Iowa took down Nebraska (11-4), the No. 1 ranked team in the Big Ten, taking two games of a three-game series,...

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga watches her throw during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowa's men and women's track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively.

Hawkeye track records fall in trip to California

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 21, 2019

The Iowa track and field record book needs some rewriting after three meets in California that will go down in history. Five school records were broken by three athletes who were competing at the Bryan...

Iowa infielder Chris Whelan swings while at-bat during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 17-9.

Iowa baseball throttles Nebraska for second win of series

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 21, 2019

In its second-best offensive performance of the season, Iowa baseball poured runs like a rainstorm on Nebraska at Banks Field. The Hawkeyes erupted for 17 hits in their 17-9 win over the border-rival...

Iowa's Zeb Adreon takes a strike during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 3-1.

Iowa baseball takes Game 1 over Nebraska in walk-off fashion

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 19, 2019

Tied 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Hawkeyes looked to none other than designated hitter Zeb Adreon to come up clutch against Nebraska at Banks Field’s Military Night on April 19. The...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI takes step to partner with firm to maintain utility system

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 19, 2019

The University of Iowa is proceeding with initial steps of seeking a qualified firm to partner with to operate and maintain its utility system. After the UI spent two months gathering community input,...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Regents approve new policy regarding freedom of expression

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 18, 2019

The state Board of Regents on Thursday in the Levitt Center approved revisions to its policy on freedom of expression to comply with a bill that was signed into law March 27. According to the regents’...

Faculty Forward members protest during the state Board of Regents meeting in the Levitt Center on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Faculty Forward cuts into regents’ meeting to protest, call for sick-leave bank

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 18, 2019

University of Iowa faculty and students took over the public-comment session of the state Board of Regents meeting — again — on Thursday to advocate for the creation of a sick-leave bank for faculty. Protests...

Measles mumps rubella vaccine vials with syringe

Second measles case in Iowa confirmed

Aadit Tambe, Assistant Digital Editor April 18, 2019

A second case of measles has been confirmed in Iowa, according to a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Health. This case in an unvaccinated resident in northeast Iowa who is in household...

Iowa utility Abby Lien swings at a pitch during the the fourth inning of the first game in a double header against Illinois on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Lien popped up to right field. The Hawkeyes fell to the Illinis 12-11 but came back to win the second game.

Improving softball team looking past record

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 17, 2019

Iowa softball sits at about the midway point in conference play  with a 2-10 Big Ten record, 16-22 overall. Obviously, that’s a less than ideal for any team, and even worse, the Hawkeyes are in...