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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

Plastic bags on the outs

Plastic bags on the outs

July 12, 2016

Officials are considering banning or taxing plastic bag use in Iowa City. By Addison Martin [email protected] Following a long line of cities across the country banning or taxing plastic bags,...

Brewery takes aim at IC

Brewery takes aim at IC

July 12, 2016

By Zach Weigel [email protected] Craft-beer fans will soon be able to rejoice when an eastern Iowa brewery makes its way to Iowa City. Solon-based Big Grove Brewery plans on expanding to Iowa...

Iowa forward Carly Mohns grabs a defensive rebound during the Iowa-Upstate game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 107-56. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Sophs ready to make a mark

July 12, 2016

Certain sophomores are looking to gain success, while some are looking to continue it. By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Daily Iowan takes a look at five Iowa athletes from each class who are...

Linn County Anesthesiologists's Brenda Hafner fights to keep possession over a jump ball against L.L. Pelling's Bre Cera during a Game Time League basketball game at the North Liberty Community Center on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Go, go, go is the word, word, word

July 12, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] To quote one of the best movie characters in the past 25 years, legendary (and fictional) NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby once said, “I wanna go fast.” Iowa women’s...

UI moves on gender inclusiveness

UI moves on gender inclusiveness

July 11, 2016

The University of Iowa is working to become more gender inclusive — starting with gender-neutral bathrooms. By Kendrew Panyanouvong [email protected] Gender-inclusive restrooms seen on...

A variety of desserts are displayed inside Cliche Pattisserie on South Linn Street in Iowa City on Monday, July 11, 2016. The new Chinese bakery features items with French inspirations. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Sweets with twist surface in IC

July 11, 2016

By Mason Clarke [email protected] Two recent University of Iowa graduates are introducing Iowa City to China, Germany, Switzerland, and France through sweets. A new bakery, Cliché Patisserie,...

The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle outside the tunnel before facing off against the Villanova Wildcats in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. The Hawkeyes finished the game with 13 turnovers. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

5 newbies MAY step right up

July 11, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Daily Iowan takes a look at five Iowa athletes from each class that are likely to make an impact on their respective squads in 2016-17. The freshman class is...

Sooners, Cowboys top Big 12

Sooners, Cowboys top Big 12

July 11, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part two of The Daily Iowan’s conference previews: Big 12 1) Oklahoma In an alternate universe, Bob Stoops is Iowa’s head coach and the Hawkeyes are coming...

Dom Uhl drives towards the hoop during a Prime Time League basketball game at the North Liberty Community Center on Thursday, July 7, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

For hawkeye hoops’ frontline, who?

July 10, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] NORTH LIBERTY — Of the many question marks the Iowa basketball team has on its roster this season, none may be bigger than who the Hawkeye’s frontcourt...

Iowa short-stop Nick Roscetti swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Kansas State series at Duane Banks field on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2 taking the series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Grinding it out in baseball

July 10, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] July is when the baseball season starts to feel very long for college players. The major-league guys get a break from their grueling schedule right around this...

Theater seeks more female roles

Theater seeks more female roles

July 10, 2016

An initiative to include more prominent female roles in the theater is gaining popularity at the UI and across the Big Ten. By Addison Martin [email protected] While Broadway stages have been...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Officials praise retired Iowa City police chief

July 10, 2016

By Mason Clarke [email protected] People of all walks of life traverse safely night in and night out in Iowa City and bring downtown to life. Scenes like these were once not an integral part of...