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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: Filmmaker Joe Clarke

DI STAFF July 28, 2011

The Daily Iowan sat down with Joe Clarke, a 2010 University of Iowa alum, to discuss a film he produced that will be featured at the Landlocked Film Festival in August. The Daily Iowan: Is this your first...

Beer of the Week: Abita Brewing Jockamo IPA

DI STAFF July 28, 2011

Created by Abita Brewing Co. of Abita Springs, La., the beer of the week is Jockamo IPA. A traditional India Pale Ale, the drink is made with pale and light crystal malts that give the beer a copper color...

Neil Hewitt to close out Johnson County Fair tonight

LINDSAY DOUGLAS July 28, 2011

Hog calling, hypnotists, and Hawkeye cheerleaders all have common ground — at least fair ground. The Ugly Cake Contest kicked off the fun at the Johnson County Fair on Monday, and the festivities will...

Book Review: What It Means to Be a Hawkeye

SETH ROBERTS July 28, 2011

It's generally a good idea to avoid books written by men who have made a living out of taking blows to the head. What it Means to Be a Hawkeye is an exception to the rule. Officially written by three...

Insanguine takes inspiration from Scandinavian metal

LUKE VOELZ July 28, 2011

With three songwriters, five members, and a genre running the gamut of folk, progressive, and doom metal, Iowa City metal quintet Insanguine faces a lofty challenge in condensing influences into a single...

15th annual AnimeIowa kicks off this weekend

KATIE HEINE July 28, 2011

RAGBRAI won't be the only event sweeping through Coralville this weekend. Somewhere between the crowds of sweaty bikers, an eclectic group of individuals will gather to celebrate a culture tying them...

Psychedelic rock band performs at the Mill tonight

JULIANA FABIANO July 28, 2011

Nick Ley's band Colourmusic likes to play loud. "Our ears hurt just as much as everyone else in the crowd," Ley said. "I guess it depends on how high the Mill's air conditioning is, but...

Gilbert & Sullivan operetta The Mikado opens at Englert

BRIAN ALBERT July 28, 2011

The lights of the Englert Theatre will cast purple and pink hues on the closed stage curtain at tonight's performance. Dozens of musicians, playing scales and tuning instruments, will fill the air with...

Editorial Cartoon

DI STAFF July 28, 2011

Manufacturing a U.S. decline

MATT HEINZE July 28, 2011

As debt ceiling negotiations sit deadlocked, the economy continues to sputter on the home front. Recently, a Roberts Dairy plant in Iowa City closed its doors for good, costing nearly 50 workers their...

2012 Democratic Candidate Harry Braun’s call for more direct democracy should be heeded

DI EDITORIAL BOARD July 28, 2011

Democratic presidential candidate Harry Braun's solution to the nation's problems is a constitutional amendment only 26 words long: Enacting this as the 28th Amendment would effectively institute direct...

Clayborn first rookie to sign

DI STAFF July 28, 2011

Among the flurry of activity in NFL free agency on Wednesday, former Iowa defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn accomplished something no other rookie player did. Clayborn, who was selected with the 20th...

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