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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Sheration Hotel is seen from the Pedestrian Mall on Monday July 3, 2017. THe Sheraton will be rebranded as the Graduate after it was bought out. (Nick Rohlman/THe Daily Iowan)

New hotel to replace Sheraton

July 4, 2017

College-theme Graduate Hotel will take over Sheraton’s downtown location in the newest wave of downtown hotels. By Denise Cheeseman [email protected] After more than 14 years in the Iowa...

Hodna Nuernberg, recipient of the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award, poses for a portrait inside the Daily Iowan TV studio on Tuesday, June 20. Nuernberg drew parallels between her work and the work of Junot Diaz, a Dominican American writer whose multilingual background, Nuernberg draws inspiration from. She will be moving to Morocco to pursue a career in teaching university students the English language. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Morocco calls UI alumna

Grace Pateras, [email protected] July 4, 2017

For a University of Iowa graduate, choosing which Fulbright program to apply for, and where, was easy. Now that she is ready for departure in September, she must prepare to teach others while learning...

Dr. Craig Just, an Assistant Professor and Assistant Faculty Research Engineer within the UI College of Engineering, works with student, Rebecca Mattson, in the Seamans Center on Saturday, July 1. Just is tasked with researching waste water treatment in both first and third-world countries, studying the viability of its implementation within communities across the globe. On July 8, 2017, Dr. Just and his research assistant Rebecca Mattson and Engineers Without Borders, conducting research on drinking water treatment facilities. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Prof delves into wastewater

When Craig Just arrived in Goodell, Iowa, with other professors on the University of Iowa Faculty Engagement Tour in 2010, he was met by a mob. The people wanted to know why they had just been hit...

Iowa's Ryan Kriener looks to pass to a teammate while being covered during a Prime Time League basketball game in the Cedar Valley SportsPlex in Waterloo on  Thursday, June 29, 2017. Kriener had 13 rebounds and 19 points. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Buddy system works for Hawks

July 4, 2017

Longtime friends and teammates Ryan Kriener and Jordan Bohannon land on the same team again in Prime Time. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Over the course of a long college season, most players...

FILE

Motorcyclist dies after single motor vehicle collision

Marissa Payne, [email protected] July 3, 2017
The Iowa City Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Burlington and Gilbert Streets at approximately 11:33 p.m. Sunday in response to a report of a single motor vehicle collision.
A person-of-interest was released by the Iowa City Police Department regarding the investigation of a suspected homicide, which occurred early Wednesday morning.

Police find person of interest in homicide case

July 3, 2017

Authorities have identified a person of interest in the investigation of the Ricky Lillie homicide. According to a press release on July 3, police identified Curtis Cortez Jones, 41, as a person of...

Busses are parked in the University of Iowa "Bus Barn." The Iowa City Climate Action Steering Comitee hopes to target students who are interested in sustainability in order to encourage emission reduducing behaviors. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Climate panel forges plan, with help

July 3, 2017

The Climate Action Steering Committee wants to draw input from community as it crafts a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. By Denise Cheeseman [email protected] Iowa City is developing a plan...

Fireworks are seen inside a Bellino Fireworks tent in the parking lot of the 1st Avenue Hy-Vee in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. State law says consumer fireworks may be sold and used in permitted areas and many be purchased by customers 18 or older. Iowa City Code says fireworks many not be used in city limits with an exception for novelty fireworks, such as sparklers and snakes. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Fireworks rules

July 3, 2017

State Law •  Consumer fireworks may be sold and used in permitted areas   •  The types of newly legal fireworks include Roman candles, firecrackers, cone fountains, and several others • ...

Iowa's Christian Williams dribbles past a defender during a Prime Time League basketball game in the Cedar Valley SportsPlex in Waterloo on  Thursday, June 29, 2017. Williams had eight rebounds and 21 points. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Williams seeks hoops rebirth in new season

July 3, 2017

Last year was a rough one for Christian Williams, but he hopes to put that behind him and regain his confidence this upcoming season. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] To say Christian Williams’...

A person-of-interest was released by the Iowa City Police Department regarding the investigation of a suspected homicide, which occurred early Wednesday morning.

Police release photo of person of interest in cab-driver homicide

The Iowa City police seek help in identifying a person of interest in the investigation into the death of Yellow Cab driver Ricky Ray Lillie. Before 4 a.m. June 28, Lillie was found dead in his...

Ricky Ray Lillie, Iowa City resident and Yellow Cab driver, was found dead in his taxi early Wednesday morning. His taxi badge was released with a press release by Yellow Cab of Iowa City Thursday afternoon.

Yellow Cab releases statement on deceased driver Ricky Ray Lillie

UPDATE 3:16 p.m.: Person-of-interest identified in suspected homicide Homicide-victim and former Iowa City taxi driver Ricky Ray Lillie was “well-liked,” according to a press release from Yellow Cab...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

A glimpse into Kittle’s life

June 29, 2017

Q&A with George Kittle By Jess Westendorf [email protected] April 29 was a day that former Hawkeye tight end, George Kittle won’t forget. After playing on the Hawkeye’s offense...