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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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Evolving into guidance: Englert to produce 'The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore'

Evolving into guidance: Englert to produce ‘The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore’

Claire Dietz, [email protected] April 27, 2016

On a college campus full of brilliant scholars and intellectuals, can a chimpanzee teach people the most? Audiences at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., this weekend are going to find out. The...

Spiked Pink #Lemonade

Spiked Pink #Lemonade

April 27, 2016

Maybe I’m the only one still obsessed with Beyoncé’s album, Lemonade, but I doubt it. So I decided to make a quick mixed drink inspired by one of my favorite albums of the year. EXPERIENCE: My spirit...

FILE- In this file photo the screen at FilmScene will be supplemented with an additional screen due to delays of the Chauncey Tower development. FilmScene has plans to add a 40 seat theater where the current gallery resides. FilmScene is located at  118 E College St in Iowa City, Iowa. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Dancing at 24 frames per second: FilmScene to host Iowa International ScreenDance Festival

Alex Kramer, [email protected] April 27, 2016

Two people dance across the window of a studio in New York, their bodies unperturbed by passersby, creating masterful figures like a live painting. The cacophony of the street meets the pleasure of the...

The Johnson County courthouse has scheduled a construction for a new entrance to the building. The Johnson courthouse has been a part of Iowa City since 1901. (The Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden)

Local officials mull affordable housing, Rose Oaks

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] April 26, 2016

Local leaders came together Monday afternoon to discuss some of the pressing issues in Johnson County. Various city councils and some school boards met with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Monday...

A vivid nun’s story: 'Agnes of God' continues through May 1

A vivid nun’s story: ‘Agnes of God’ continues through May 1

Jordan Ryder, [email protected] April 26, 2016

Two high back chairs sit separated by only a small, short desk. Sitting tall in one chair is a young woman in a long black dress and habit. Opposite is an older woman, notepad on her knees, ashtray on...

Councilors hear housing woes

Councilors hear housing woes

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] April 21, 2016

Attendance was mixed at a local community meeting designed to attract more University of Iowa student involvement with city issues. A couple of Iowa City city councilors came together with members of...

Cuisine meets iPads at IC's Bashu Chinese restaurant

Cuisine meets iPads at IC’s Bashu Chinese restaurant

Tom Ackerman, [email protected] April 21, 2016

With the tap of an iPad, Iowa City residents can start to see changes in their restaurant options. Bashu, a new Chinese restaurant, 121 N. Linn St., has a new way of ordering and paying for food —...

A flood to laugh at: Floodwater Comedy Festival begins today

A flood to laugh at: Floodwater Comedy Festival begins today

Isaac Hamlet, [email protected] April 20, 2016

Comedy gives people a lot of things — insight into the political sphere, commentary on deep social issues, YouTube videos of goats shrieking at cameras. But whatever one might think is required in comedy,...

In the moment & on the spot: Floodwater Comedy Festival brings improv

In the moment & on the spot: Floodwater Comedy Festival brings improv

April 20, 2016

In the moment & on the spot By Claire Dietz [email protected] “Think fast” is a hard task. But if you become good enough at it, you can make a career out of it. Well, as long as you’re...

Drink of the week: Short’s Bloody Mary

Drink of the week: Short’s Bloody Mary

April 20, 2016

What might ease the pain of totally bombing that 7:30 a.m. exam? If you were to ask me, I’d tell you to pull up a bar stool at Short’s Burger & Shine and order a Bloody Mary with all the works. Experience:...

A group of people are shown walking through Iowa City's Ped Mall during Taste of Iowa City Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Taste of Iowa City took place around downtown Iowa City where citizens were able to purchase tickets that they could redeem for food at a stand of their choice. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Zombie Burger heading to IC, Coral Ridge

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] April 18, 2016

A zombie invasion is headed to the Iowa City area in the coming months. The horror-theme restaurant Zombie Burger has announced it will open two new locations: one in downtown Iowa City in August and...

Daya finally heads to Blue Moose

Daya finally heads to Blue Moose

Alex Kramer, [email protected] April 18, 2016

April is the new February for everyone who bought tickets to see Daya in Iowa City. After canceling her Feb. 25 performance for health reasons, Daya will bring her enticing pop voice and catchy hit...