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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

Granta magazine reading at Prairie Lights

DI STAFF September 1, 2011

Prairie Lights will host Granta magazine’s new issue, Granta 116: 10 Years Later, at 7 p.m. Sept. 6. Writers ZZ Packer, Horacio Castellanos Moya, Bina Shah, and Kevin Bloom will present their work regarding...

The Sierra Nevada Tumbler

DI STAFF September 1, 2011

The Sierra Nevada Tumbler is a seasonal beer released every fall by the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California. The brown ale has notes of slightly roasted malts and hints of caramel smoke. A...

Red Hot Chili Peppers releases I’m With You

DI STAFF September 1, 2011

The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 10th studio album, I’m With You, dropped Monday. Fan’s confidence in the band’s direction will not. When listening to I’m With You, one needs to realize that John...

Black Market Maven to play at Blue Moose

CARLY HURWITZ September 1, 2011

Wearing such costumes as loin cloths, kung-fu outfits, and other attire to suit their moods, the members of Black Market Maven will return to Iowa City from Los Angeles for a crazy night of electro dub-step. Black...

Folk artist Hoyston plays at the Mill today

SAMANTHA GENTRY September 1, 2011

When Jenny Hoyston first came up with the band name Paradise Island, she didn’t know it was also the name of the birthplace of comic book hero Wonder Woman. Now, when she performs her one-woman show,...

Eufórquestra returns to IC

JORDAN MONTGOMERY September 1, 2011

Stopping in Iowa City whenever possible is essential to Eufórquestra, because the town is the band’s birthplace. “It’s always like a big reunion,” percussionist Matt Grundstad said. “We have...

Hubbard Street Dance bids farewell to Hancher

SAMANTHA GENTRY September 1, 2011

This weekend, Hancher Green will stage a bittersweet farewell to the University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will showcase four pieces to help the community bid adieu...

Legal field looks for more diversity

GUEST OPINION September 1, 2011

Ever persuaded your parents to let you borrow Dad’s new car? Did you read all the terms and conditions for Facebook when you set up your account? Successfully challenge a parking ticket you got on campus? You...

New Iowa budget applaudable, for now

WILL MATTESSICH September 1, 2011

It’s rare that the Iowan public has had a chance to commend our legislators, but the recent auditor’s review of the state budget for 2012 gives us a chance. A press release from State Auditor David...

Is increased policing needed in Southeast IC?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF September 1, 2011

No Iowa City does not need any more police on the Southeast Side or anywhere else. In a city in which the most serious crime listed in its standard, yearly arrest statistics is public intoxication, it...

Fry honored by Marines

DI STAFF September 1, 2011

Iowa coaching legend Hayden Fry was inducted into the U.S. Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame last weekend, a release from the UI reported Wednesday. The induction is the second piece of recognition the...

Scottish Highlanders exhibit now open

DI STAFF September 1, 2011

An exhibit honoring the Scottish Highlanders — the group of bagpipers that entertained fans at Iowa football games for almost 75 years — is now on display at the Karro Athletics Hall of Fame and Museum,...

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