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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 City imam to present 'What You Need to Know about Sharia Law'

Iowa City imam to present ‘What You Need to Know about Sharia Law’

Savannah Guyer, [email protected] February 19, 2016

  Many people misunderstand Sharia law — at least that is what one Islamic leader believes. The “What You Need to Know about Sharia Law” event will be taking place this Sunday at the Iowa...

Bookmobile to roll into IC

Bookmobile to roll into IC

February 18, 2016

By Savannah Guyer [email protected]   A library on wheels will make its way to the Iowa City streets. The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday authorized the bookmobile, a vehicle...

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Lit Picks

February 18, 2016

City of Literature Hide, by Matthew Griffin Griffin, a Writers’ Workshop alumnus, will present a reading from Hide at Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque St., at 7 p.m. Friday. The story really begins...

Metalcore hard-hitter Miss May I headlines a show at Blue Moose tonight

Metalcore hard-hitter Miss May I headlines a show at Blue Moose tonight

February 16, 2016

By Adam Buhck [email protected] It’s not often new bands get the opportunity to support a signed act with more than 1 million fans, but that’s happening for three eastern Iowa hard-core bands. Metalcore...

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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.

Iowa City moves on Section 8 housing vouchers

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] February 12, 2016

Those using Section 8 housing vouchers should have an easier time finding a place to live in Iowa City soon. Iowa City landlords will most likely lose the ability to reject potential tenants solely...

Local corks get second life

Kaylyn Kluck, [email protected] February 12, 2016

  Used corks will stay local instead of taking a trip halfway around the world. Roughly a month ago, the Iowa City Recycling Department launched a recycling initiative for wine lovers: People...

Photo by Pam Ramsey Corey

Gaelic Storm to rock the Englert

February 11, 2016

On Feb. 14, the Englert Theater will take a trip to Ireland. Gaelic Storm, a popular Celtic band, will play at 7 p.m.Valentines’ Day. After starting in Santa Monica, California, it has played all over...

Love and guts for Valentine’s with Sweeney Todd

Love and guts for Valentine’s with Sweeney Todd

February 11, 2016

Sweeney Todd, the beloved tale of gruesome murder and revenge, hits the stage just in time for a romantic Valentine's Day date. By Gracey Murphy [email protected] This Valentine’s Day, pie may...

Second City to hook up with Iowa City this Valentine’s weekend

Second City to hook up with Iowa City this Valentine’s weekend

Alex Kramer, [email protected] February 11, 2016

Big laughs and a celebrated past follow Second City whenever it graces audiences with a show. Lovers of sketch comedy, improv, and laughter may center Valentine’s Day plans on the Englert, 221 E. Washington...

Drink of the week: A Blue Lemon

Drink of the week: A Blue Lemon

February 11, 2016

Blueberry-flavored vodka, lemonade, and Sprite go into making this drink. The flavored vodka adds a nice twist to a fairly standard concoction. It’s not reinventing the wheel, but it is a refreshing...

Trinity Church, Chauncey Tower developers settle differences

Trinity Church, Chauncey Tower developers settle differences

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] February 11, 2016

Trinity Episcopal Church and the developers of the Chauncey Tower have made peace. The two parties reached an agreement Feb. 6, resulting in Trinity Episcopal withdrawing its appeal of the tower project. Reverend...

Southern soul of Mardi Gras invades Iowa City

Southern soul of Mardi Gras invades Iowa City

Adam Buhck, [email protected] February 9, 2016

Purple and green are popping up to join the ever-present gold around town. Iowa City’s Mardi Gras may never match New Orleans’s city-wide energetic extravaganza, but locals aim to please today. Augusta,...