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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

Tate High School student charged with bringing a toy gun to school

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 10, 2019

A Tate High School student was charged Wednesday for bringing a toy gun to the school. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, a parent reported that they saw a gun exchange occur in the...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Attorneys for man accused of murdering Mollie Tibbetts request another trial delay

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 10, 2019

The attorneys for the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 have requested his trial be delayed for a second time, court records show. Chad and Jennifer Frese, the...

UIHC maternity researcher Stephen Hunter poses for a portrait on Monday Oct. 7, 2019. Maternal medicine experts with UIHC, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health have received a $10 million dollar grant to improve maternal health outcomes in the state.

University of Iowa receives grant to improve statewide maternal health

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 9, 2019

In a rural state such as Iowa, many residents face challenges when accessing maternal-health care because hospital locations may be spread out. A grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration...

Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Q&A: VP of Student Life Melissa Shivers talks DEI action plan, student disability services, and #DoesUiowaLoveMe

DI Staff October 9, 2019

The Daily Iowan: With the recent allegations against a woman in Kappa Kappa Gamma for racist language, how is the Office of Student Life addressing this issue in the sorority and in the larger issue of...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Iowa City Public Library “Lobby Stop” program brings the books to retirement communities

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 9, 2019

The Iowa City Public Library’s bookmobile program brings books to the community — but when retirement-home residents struggled to make it to the bookmobile in the parking lot, the library brought books...

Assistant Professor of Management Daniel Newton poses for a portrait at the Tippie College of Business on October 9, 2019. Newton was commissioned by NASA to research task switching in efforts to help astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

NASA and Tippie form first official partnership for new grant

Kexin Cheng, News Reporter October 9, 2019

Space and business are colliding for the first time at the University of Iowa.  The Tippie College of Business recently announced its first official partnership with NASA for a new grant. UI Assistant...

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National Book Foundation recognizes UI Press author Ashley Wurzbacher for upcoming short-story collection

Cory Tays, News Reporter October 9, 2019

University of Iowa Press author Ashley Wurzbacher’s upcoming fiction book about the trials and triumphs of various professional women — a decade-long project — garnered her national recognition. Wurzbacher’s...

The Johnson County Courthouse as seen on 12 Sept. 12, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Former Iowa Hillel director pleads not guilty to sexual abuse

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 9, 2019

The former Iowa Hillel director who was accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy on Sept. 19 has plead not guilty to the charge of second-degree sexual abuse.  David Weltman, 29, of Skokie, Illinois,...

Iowa City Police identify driver involved in hit-and-run collision as a school district employee

Iowa City Police identify driver involved in hit-and-run collision as a school district employee

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 9, 2019

Iowa City Police have identified the driver involved in a collision that hit a 12-year-old as an Iowa City Community School District employee.  Information received from the public helped the police...

GPSG members vote on funding movement at the University of Iowa GPSG meeting in the IMU on October 8th, 2019.

Graduate and Professional Student Government talks public/private partnership and organization funding

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 9, 2019

A member of University of Iowa Graduate and Professional Student Government said in a meeting Tuesday night the UI will soon select a bidder in its exploration of a public/private partnership. In the...

YouTube star and disability advocate Jessica McCabe speaks about ADHD at KRUI on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

YouTube star and disability advocate gives lecture at the University of Iowa

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 9, 2019

As hundreds of people watched from the audience, YouTuber Jessica McCabe took the stage at TEDxBratislava in 2017 with a freshly written draft of her speech, slight terror, no sleep, and a lot to say about...

The Iowa City Community School District office building is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Iowa City School Board tentatively supports a proposed threat assessment team

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter October 9, 2019

The Iowa City School Board discussed the establishment of a threat-assessment team for the district at a work session Tuesday evening but did not back the placement of resource officers in Iowa City schools. The...

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