Skip to Main Content
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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Mollie Tibbetts homicide suspect asks for more time before judge decides if police violated his rights

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 18, 2019

Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, has requested to delay a hearing in which a judge will determine whether...

Alex Morgan of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring her fifth goal in Tuesday's 13-0 win over Thailand in the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match in Reims, France.  Volkswagen's new "Inspire'' spot features  Morgan, a living embodiment of "Drive Bigger'' for how she uses her platform to look out for the next generation of players and give back to the community. [ALESSANDRA TARANTINO]

Same story, different season in soccer

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter June 17, 2019

In 2015, the U.S. Women’s National Team dominated during its run to winning the World Cup, the country’s first crowning as the world’s best since 1999. With this year’s version of the event...

Iowa's 125-lb Spencer Lee wrestles Northwestern's Sebastian Rivera during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Rivera won by sudden victory, 6-4, and finished first in his weight class. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Celebrating Iowa’s national champions

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 17, 2019

It was a busy year for Hawkeye sports, and it ended with two national champions in the final four months. Iowa wrestling’s Spencer Lee and Hawkeye track’s Laulauga Tausaga both climbed to the top...

Actors perform on stage during a performance of William Shakespeare's *King Henry IV Part I* on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at City Park in Iowa City. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Riverside Theater brings Henry IV to the stage

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 17, 2019

The clouds above you, the wind whispering through the audience, and a stage set for the famous Bard’s play. Iowa City’s own Riverside Theater will present Henry IV free to the public this week. Shakespeare’s Henry...

The Iowa City Ped Mall is seen on Monday, June 17th, 2019. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Ped Mall businesses feel renovation effect

Tian Liu, News Reporter June 17, 2019

As Pedestrian Mall construction continues, some businesses on College Street have felt the effects of having construction at their doors. The pavement removal and replacement along the north side of...

Iowa City Police Captain Denise Brotherton addresses the audience during a community meeting on the shooting at Mercer Park Aquatic Center on June 17, 2019. Police answered questions on community safety and police measures. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City police investigate shots fired Monday morning

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 17, 2019

Iowa City police responded to two reports of possible shots fired on the morning of June 17, according to a press release. The first report came in at 12:45 a.m. near the Benton and Michael Streets...

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during a campaign event at the Big Grove Taproom in Iowa City on Monday Feb. 11, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Des Moines, Fairfield, and Iowa City on a tour of Iowa cities as she begins her 2020 presidential bid.

Foreign policy not at the forefront of Democratic presidential campaigns – yet

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter June 17, 2019

In the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential races, most candidates are avoiding foreign-policy conversations in their stump speeches, instead sticking to messages revolving around the economy...

Lights are dimmed during a wrestling match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, defeated the Hoosiers 37-9.

Iowa women’s basketball, wrestling announce staff updates

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 17, 2019

Iowa wrestling and women’s basketball both announced changes to their coaching staffs on June 17. On the basketball side, head coach Lisa Bluder switched several positions around. Abby Stamp has...

Contributed

Iowa City’s Sudanese population calls for U.S. response to Sudan crisis

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 16, 2019

Although thousands of miles away from the country, members of the local Sudanese population feel the effects of ongoing turmoil and bloodshed in Sudan. Iowa City City Councilor Mazahir Salih is now...

Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors reacts in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa native Nurse travels meandering path to title

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 16, 2019

The Toronto Raptors were subjected to unrelenting criticism from the sports media after firing head coach Dwane Casey following a 2017-18 season in which the team went 59-23 and Casey brought home the...

Contributed

Iowa City attorneys offer free legal assistance in citizenship clinic

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 16, 2019

Some Iowa City attorneys spent a recent Saturday morning donating their time to members of the local immigrant community to help them with applying for U.S. citizenship. The Center for Worker Justice...

Contributed

Workshop performance of Monument (Four Sisters) commemorates the everyday

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter June 16, 2019

Dinosaur-shaped vitamins, reproduction processes of coral, and cartoon sloths. These seemingly absurd details created the core of the workshop play Monument (Four Sisters), which was produced in the Theater...