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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

Measure by measure, jazz rules IC

Measure by measure, jazz rules IC

June 30, 2016

By Claire Dietz [email protected] Vijay Iyer did not take on music as a full-time profession until his mid-20s. Since then, in an effort to make up for lost time, he has released 20 albums. At...

Still shaking up things here in the land of Indigo

Still shaking up things here in the land of Indigo

June 30, 2016

By Quentin Yarolem [email protected] On Saturday, Iowa City will welcome the legendary folk-rock group Indigo Girls to the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St. The band is on tour promoting...

Farming machinery stands tall next to crop fields on the Meade Family Farm in Tiffin on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. In light of a recent EPA investigation, information has emerged linking the use of atrazine, a common herbicide sprayed across Iowa farm land, with negative health and environmental outcomes.

Herbicide under EPA focus

June 30, 2016

By Faradis Lindblom [email protected] A common herbicide used by eastern Iowa corn farmers may have potential chronic risk to both aquatic and terrestrial life as well as the surrounding environments,...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer shoots a free-throw during the Iowa-Michigan game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 82-71. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Prime Time roars into action

June 29, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Eastern Iowa has become a factory for college basketball players in the past five years or so, and many of those players will be on display in the Prime Time League...

Opioid U-boat a new worry

Opioid U-boat a new worry

June 28, 2016

By Stefan Coleman [email protected] The use of opioid drugs, primarily prescription pain relievers, has become an increasing concern for Iowa and the Midwest. In recent months, a new synthetic...

Music from all over descends on IC

Music from all over descends on IC

June 28, 2016

By Gracey Murphy [email protected] Some say music is an expression of the mind and soul, that it can reveal one’s deepest emotions or even transport the audience to another country. Notes, lyrics,...

Michigan State running back LJ Scott scores a touchdown putting them in the lead with 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter during the Big Ten Championship against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Spartans may slide a bit

June 28, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part 10 of The Daily Iowan’s summer Big Ten football previews After a run to the College Football Playoff it’s likely Michigan State will take a step backward...

The Iowa bench celebrates after the team scored against Indiana on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Carver-Hawkeye in Iowa City, IA. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 81-78. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

New hoopsters set for Prime Time limelight

June 28, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] With the Prime Time League starting on Thursday night, Iowa fans in and around eastern Iowa will get their first look at the incoming freshman class, a group that...

FILE - The Iowa football team joins hands for the last time this season after the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert, file)

More football recruits commit

June 27, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] A flurry of commitments in the 2017 recruiting class in the past couple days has bolstered an already-impressive list of commitments for Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz...

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Iowa's Tyler Sash intercepts the ball during the Iowa vs. Michigan game in Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Iowa won, 38-28.

Wolverines seek a football heist

June 27, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part 9 of The Daily Iowan’s summer football previews Ohio State and Michigan State have dominated the Big Ten East Division (really, the whole conference)...

Pedestrians cross Clinton Street and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday, June 27, 2016.

Downtown eyes ‘rebirth’

June 27, 2016

By Mason Clarke [email protected] Just outside the Englert Theater, Iowa City officials have plans for more music, more space, and more fun — and the theater is not alone. Outdoor cafés, more...

EatChewAlive returns to its roots

EatChewAlive returns to its roots

June 27, 2016

By Tessa Solomon [email protected] From a gritty Williamsburg loft to Los Angeles’ Western Project Gallery, University of Iowa alum John Schlue’s art has taken him from coast to coast. Now,...