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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

Q&A: Iowa City band Techno-Lincoln and the Technicolor Union

DI STAFF July 14, 2011

The Daily Iowan sat down with a few members of Iowa City band Techno-Lincoln and the Technicolor Union to discuss FOON, time travel, and their soul-rocking shows. The Daily Iowan: Tell us a little bit...

Beer of the Week: O’Fallon Wheach

DI STAFF July 14, 2011

The beer of the week is perfect for anyone who, while sipping a wheat beer, thought, “Hey, a peach would really go well with this.” Brewed by O’fallon Brewery in Missouri, Wheach beer is exactly...

Anna Laube returns to Iowa City

NINA EARNEST July 14, 2011

Anna Laube went into the 105.5 Project M songwriting competition as a virtual unknown in Madison’s music scene. But after she reached the finals, Wisconsin disc jockey Pat Gallagher said, everything...

The consequences of war in Soldier’s Daughter

NINA EARNEST July 14, 2011

Soldier’s Daughter is not performed on a stage. Instead, its actors lead the audience throughout a country farm — from the farmhouse to the pond and fields and even a pirate ship. And as the last...

Delicate Steve set to perform at Gabe’s

IAN STEWART July 14, 2011

Listening to Wondervisons, Delicate Steve’s first album, you could at first be forgiven for thinking that you were overhearing a practice session. Many of the tracks start inconspicuously, seemingly...

Camp Euforia takes root in Lone Tree

ASMAA ELKEURTI July 14, 2011

Music festivals are the perfect event for the ultimate outdoor live music lover. For the Iowa City area, Camp Euforia, however, forget the sweat, subtract the overwhelming crowds, and add a scenic country...

Iowa City Book Festival aims for 5,000 attendees

BRITTANY TREVICK July 14, 2011

Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, and Pippi Longstocking aren’t typical visitors to Gibson Square. But this weekend is different. The children’s book characters will be a part of the Book...

Support for copyright belies Democrat anti-corporate claims

GUEST OPINION July 14, 2011

Democrats claim to be the party of ordinary working people (as opposed to Republicans), but it’s more accurate to say the two parties represent two partially opposed factions within the corporate ruling...

Long into Obama’s term, foreign policy still unacceptable

SHAWN GUDE July 14, 2011

More than two years into President Obama’s first term, the foreign-policy status quo remains unacceptable. There’s public discontent over wars that continue nevertheless. Military bases still dot...

Should the Iowa City City Council expand PAULA-ratio restrictions?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF July 14, 2011

YES If there is a legal drinking age — whether that age is 14, 18, or 21 — there must be a way to enforce the drinking age. As the 21-ordinance closes some bars and inspires others to more thoroughly...

Reiff on another award watch list

DI STAFF July 14, 2011

Iowa offensive lineman Riley Reiff has been named to the Rotary Lombardi Award watch list, according to a release. The award is given to the top college offensive or defensive lineman in the country every...

Hawkeye soccer midfielder travels to Germany with national team

SETH ROBERTS July 14, 2011

It’s not unusual for college students to go overseas over summer vacation. Iowa soccer player Alex Melin took that to another level. The Hawkeye sophomore midfielder recently returned from spending...

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