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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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May 11, 2016

Lions of music: Jack Lion closing out tour with home performance Friday at the Mill

Lions of music: Jack Lion closing out tour with home performance Friday at the Mill

Gracey Murphy, [email protected] May 11, 2016

Taxis, jazz, and ambient music seem an unlikely mix. But for the members of Jack Lion, they are the perfect fit. Jack Lion will perform at the Mill at 9 p.m. Friday. The band is made up of Iowa City natives...

Finding the missing gets easier with Project Lifesaver

Finding the missing gets easier with Project Lifesaver

Tom Ackerman, [email protected] May 9, 2016

Following the decision to implement measures to better locate missing people, seven Iowa City police officers received training in Project Lifesaver last week, and equipment will soon be distributed. The...

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The mists of neon: Neon Indian will perform a DJ set Saturday night as part of the FlyOver Fashion Fest

This year’s inaugural Flyover Fashion Festival, will which run Friday and Saturday, will see the convergence of fashion, music, and innovation. While a slate of DJs, rappers, and couturiers are set...

A bike sits outside of the main library on Thursday, May 5, 2016. The month of May is National Bike Month. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

‘Bike boulevard’ coming to IC

A temporary bike lane could make Iowa City even more bike-friendly. A class in the University of Iowa College of Public Health collaborated with Iowa City and community organizations to put together...

A customer samples some homemade dip at the Chauncey Swan Ramp on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Iowa's first farmer's market of the year was held at the ramp. (The Daily Iowan/Tawny Schmit)

Farmers’ Market returns (munch, munch)

Bill Cooney, [email protected] May 5, 2016

Dozens of people lined up at Chauncey Swan parking ramp Wednesday, waiting for the first gathering of local growers’ produce at this spring's first Farmers’ Market. This season, people will be able...

Fashion lands here: The first ‬ever FlyOver Fashion Festival settles in Iowa City

Fashion lands here: The first ‬ever FlyOver Fashion Festival settles in Iowa City

Fashion shows, tent markets, professional-led panels, and musicians fresh off Coachella performances merge together this weekend for Iowa’s first ever fashion festival. The goal behind FlyOver Fashion...

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May 4, 2016

Stealing geography away: Investigative journalist an author Michael Blanding to present 'The Map Thief'

Stealing geography away: Investigative journalist an author Michael Blanding to present ‘The Map Thief’

Jordan Ryder, [email protected] May 4, 2016

The idea of stealing maps seems odd in an era in which endless maps are stowed on phones in pockets. On closer examination, though, one can see the value that historical maps have. They can be a window...

Music to haunt your summer: Haunted Summer will bring ethereal sound to Gabe’s May 8.

Music to haunt your summer: Haunted Summer will bring ethereal sound to Gabe’s May 8.

Adam Buhck, [email protected] May 4, 2016

For many, the dream of touring the country and playing music for an adoring public alongside a loved one remains confined in the realm of fantasy. The two members of Haunted Summer, however, have realized...

Uber driver Donald Ebner poses on Clinton Street in Iowa City, IA on May 2, 2016. Uber was approved for Iowa City this past week, but Ebner has been a driver for 10 months. Ebner, a retired police officer, started driving because he likes to meet new people. (Photo Illustration by Joshua Housing)

Uber débuts on IC streets

Uber debuted its transportation services in Iowa City last weekend, and company officials said the company was greeted enthusiastically. “As soon as we launched, we saw a lot of excitement from the...

Climate Narrative features perspectives of climate change

Climate Narrative features perspectives of climate change

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] April 27, 2016

Data and statistics are often used to give an image of what climate change is, but some students are taking an artistic approach to communicate this pressing issue. The Climate Narrative Project, now...