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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

Hawkeye fans gather in the Main Library parking lot for tailgate festivities before the Iowa vs. Purdue game at sunrise on Saturday, October 19th, 2019. Iowa was ranking 23rd in the AP Collegiate Football Ranking poll.

UI Collegiate Recovery Program offers substance-free tailgates

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 20, 2019

In response to varying concerns about alcohol safety on the University of Iowa campus, there will now be substance-free tailgates offered to students before Hawkeye football games as an alternative to...

Ernst and Reynolds open up to Iowans at an Iowa GOP reception

Ernst and Reynolds open up to Iowans at an Iowa GOP reception

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor October 18, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Sen. Joni Ernst talked briefly about ethanol and agriculture policies at an Iowa GOP reception and spent most of the time opening up to attendees about their personal hardships...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UISG shifts budget to improve use of student dollars

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

With a $180,000 budget this year, the University of Iowa Student Government once again began looking through their operation budget to find areas of improvement.   Former UISG Cabinet Director Kyle...

Members of the Hawkeyes Alumni Marching Band march in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

Hawkeye Marching Band alum work to bring Sudler trophy back to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

In 1990, the Hawkeye Marching Band was awarded one of the most prestigious awards for a college marching band — but the trophy never made it back to Iowa City.  When the band won the Sudler trophy,...

Kid Captain Kendra Hines signs a card for Hawkeye Football Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowas football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this years Kid Captains.

Kid Captain Kendra Hines ‘on cloud nine’ to storm Kinnick with the Hawks

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 17, 2019

During week 18 of Teresa Hines’ pregnancy, blood tests revealed her baby had Down syndrome. Although Kendra, now 10, was born seven weeks early in a Cedar Rapids hospital, Teresa said she was unfazed...

Westlawn Hall at the University of Iowa is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Westlawn is the location of University Counseling Services.

UI launches suicide prevention program to entire campus after positive feedback from first-years

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 17, 2019

As students on campuses across the country manage mental health, the Kognito program at the University of Iowa is aiming to teach people how to help those who are struggling. The UI will expand the...

UI graduate awarded Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant to complete essay compilation

UI graduate awarded Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant to complete essay compilation

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 17, 2019

The topic of loneliness is something not many discuss; however, one University of Iowa graduate has written her second novel in hopes to bring the issue to light through her essays.  Kristen Radtke,...

From the Iowa Women’s Suffrage collection of the University of Iowa Libraries

UI holds year-long commemoration for the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

With the turn of a new decade, the 100th anniversary of when women won the right to vote approaches, sparking a campus-wide discussion about modern voting rights and the true message behind the first modern...

The corn monument sits on the Pentacrest lawn on Monday, Oct. 15, 2019. The monument has been a yearly tradition that is believed to have been started in 1919. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Corn monument tradition lives on through effort by engineering students and volunteers

Cory Tays, News Reporter October 17, 2019

The corn monument tradition lives on through the efforts of student engineers and volunteers who worked on building this year’s two corn-kernel covered number 24s — Nile Kinnick’s jersey number. The...

City Council candidates Laura Bergus (left), Janice Weiner (center) and Megan Alter speak with potential supports at the UISG City Council Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Bergus, Weiner, and Alter are running for two at-large City Council seats.

Five Iowa City Council candidates discuss affordable housing, transportation

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 16, 2019

Room 181 of the IMU was rife with conversations about affordable housing, transportation, and climate change Wednesday evening for the University of Iowa Student Government “Questions with the Candidates”...

University of Iowa professor, Martin Kivlighan, receives a $1.3 million federal grant to enhance opioid and substance use prevention and treatment.  He poses for a portrait.

New College of Education project aims to treat and prevent substance abuse

Lauren White, News Reporter October 16, 2019

As conversations about how to solve the U.S. opioid crisis continue to be prevalent, a University of Iowa project will look into ways to better treat substance abuse, including opioids. Mental health...

Sentators listen to a presentation during a UISG meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Senators heard from guest speakers and considered legislation.

New UISG guidebook provides information for first-year senators

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter October 16, 2019

Incoming members of the University of Iowa Student Government recently received a new tool to offset the learning curve within the organization. UISG leaders compiled the information they believe members...

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