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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

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In the digital age, has paper become outdated?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...

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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,...