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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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UI groups eye landlords

Jake Markowitz, [email protected] April 18, 2016

Possible unfair housing practices have caught the eye of several organizations on campus. University of Iowa Student Government President-elect Rachel Zuckerman said she believes there are some landlords...

Sen. Ted Cruz speaks to the audience at Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 5 2015. Cruz is currently inching up in Republican polls behind front-runner Donald Trump in Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Elliot: Your coal, coal heart

April 18, 2016

Beau Elliot [email protected] Oh, dear me, the mammoth coal company Peabody has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I mean, I’m as broken-hearted as a country song. I am currently crying my tears...

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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.

10 years later, Iowa City tornado remembered

Iowa City still remembers. It has been 10 years since a tornado struck the city on April 13, 2006, shortly after 8 p.m. “It was a beautiful spring day, kind of like today but a little hotter,”...

Newton: Ending street harassment

Newton: Ending street harassment

April 14, 2016

Sydney Newton [email protected] April 10-16 is international Anti-Street Harassment Week. This week is observed in more than 30 different countries around the world, and it’s a call for...

In the trial of Alexander Kozak at the Story County Courthouse in Nevada on Thursday, April 14, 3016. Alexander Kozak is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2015 shooting death of Andrea Farrington at the Coral Ridge Mall. (Pool photo by Liz Martin/The Gazette)

Defense makes opening argument in Kozak trial

April 14, 2016

NEVADA, IOWA — The attorney representing the accused killer of Andrea Farrington said he will not dispute the fact Farrington was killed on June 12, 2015. Instead, Alfredo Parrish, Alexander Kozak's...

in the trial of Alexander Kozak at the Story County Courthouse in Nevada on Thursday, April 14, 3016. Alexander Kozak is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2015 shooting death of Andrea Farrington at the Coral Ridge Mall. (Pool photo by Liz Martin/The Gazette)

Prosecution Makes Opening Arguments in Kozak Trial

Bill Cooney, [email protected] April 14, 2016

NEVADA, IOWA — The prosecution made its opening arguments in the trial of Alexander Kozak, accused of killing 20-year-old Andrea Farrington at the Coral Ridge Mall last year, just before the lunch...

photo by Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan

Disorderly House: Notes, literally, from Underground

April 14, 2016

This project, "Disorderly House," takes a look into the underground punk-music scene hidden in Iowa City basements. To view all the photos, click here. By Jordan Gale | [email protected] | @gordanjale Hissing...

The Rose Oaks Apartments are shown on Monday, April 11, 2016. Conflict between tenants and the landlords have arisen amidst the eviction of tenants before their lease is up. (The Daily Iowan/Schmit)

Iowa City tries to aid Rose Oaks tenants

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] April 13, 2016

After much confusion and frustration, Iowa City has provided $15,000 to assist a local charity in providing shelter for residents of Rose Oaks Apartments. The apartments, located on U.S. Highway 6,...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

12 charged with prostitution

April 13, 2016

Twelve people have been charged with prostitution/human trafficking Tuesday as part of an on going investigation by several local and statewide law-enforcement agencies. In partnership with the Law...

Drink of the week: Buffalo Sweat

Drink of the week: Buffalo Sweat

April 13, 2016

The name may not sound that appealing, but don’t be fooled. Tallgrass Brewing Co.’s mixture of dark-roasted barley and milk sugar is definitely worth a taste. Experience: Whether you’re a newcomer...

Being funny, being tied: Guys in Ties to perform Friday

Being funny, being tied: Guys in Ties to perform Friday

April 13, 2016

Comedy troupe Guys in Ties will perform at the Sheraton on Friday to benefit the Shelter House. Comedy can deliver happiness; pair it with giving back to the community, and it’s a perfect event. Shelter...

photo by Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan

Recap: Mission Creek Festival comes to a close

April 10, 2016

By Girindra Selleck and Tessa Solomon [email protected] | [email protected] This year’s Mission Creek Festival, held April 5-10, saw hip-hoppers, krautrockers, proto-punks, slam...