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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

Iowa guard Tania Davis drives to the basket during the Iowa-Rutgers game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 69-65. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Women’s hoops gets Big Ten path

June 20, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The path toward getting back to the NCAA Tournament just got a little clearer for the Iowa women’s basketball team with the release of its Big Ten schedule. The...

University of Iowa ponders effect of AAUP sanction

University of Iowa ponders effect of AAUP sanction

June 20, 2016

By Mason Clarke [email protected] Following the placement of the University of Iowa on a national sanctions list, UI officials say they are not taking the announcement lightly. The sanction came...

Lake Macbride beach may ban alcohol

Lake Macbride beach may ban alcohol

June 20, 2016

A state agency considers turning beaches at Lake Macbride and Pleasant Creek State Park dry. By Zach Weigel [email protected] Beach-fans hoping to kick back and relax with a cold one in hand...

Senate shoots down competing gun measures

Senate shoots down competing gun measures

June 20, 2016

Iowa Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst follow their party’s line on four firearm amendments. By Brent Griffiths [email protected] Just days removed from a 15-hour filibuster staged by...

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, bottom, shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala during the second half of Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (John G. Mabanglo, European Pressphoto Agency via AP, Pool)

Bringing it all back home for LeBron

June 20, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] He was labeled the Chosen One. The King. He was the One who was going to finally bring a title to Cleveland. It was storybook material. The kid superstar from...

Mason McCoy watches the ball come in during game three of the Iowa-Michigan series at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 8-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Some Hawks shine in summer leagues

June 20, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] As the Northwoods League teams moved into the second weekend of the summer regular season, the Hawkeye baseball players on their respective teams have started...

Local Pride stands firm

Local Pride stands firm

June 20, 2016

By Faradis Lindblom [email protected] Following the mass shooting in an Orlando, Florida, nightclub June 12, members of the Iowa City LGBTQ community embraced the celebration of the annual Pride...

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Prof association sanctions UI over Harreld

June 20, 2016

By Mason Clarke [email protected] Issues with the state Board of Regents’ hiring process of Bruce Harreld as the University of Iowa president have landed the school on a national professor association’s...

Construction workers work on tearing down the old pavement for the new road on Washington St. Monday, June 13. Construction is supposed to span through July, and even into the fall 2016 semester. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Closures dog residents, businesses

June 16, 2016

By Addison Martin [email protected] Downtown and nearby areas have several large projects happening simultaneously, and some residents, drivers, and local business owners can’t help but notice. In...

Movement in culture

Movement in culture

June 16, 2016

By Cassandra Santiago [email protected] Duane Lee Holland Jr. is no stranger to firsts. At 17 years old, he launched his professional dance career with the first theater/hip-hop/dance company...

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A growing Iowa City skyline stands against a muggy afternoon sky on Monday, July 17, 2006. A story released Monday in Money Magazine ranked the city No. 74 on its "Best Places to Live" list out of an original pool of nearly 750.

City councilors decide on Fruin

June 16, 2016

Geoff Fruin is officially appointed as the new city manager. By Austin Petroski [email protected] Iowa City interim City Manager Geoff Fruin on Wednesday evening was unanimously appointed as...

Iowa guard Melissa Dixon looks for teammates on Thursday, Feb. 5 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 73-65. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Getting the lowdown from Down Under

June 15, 2016

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Former Iowa women’s basketball star Melissa Dixon walked away from the Hawkeye program as the most prolific 3-point shooter in school history. She holds just...