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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa student IDs not valid for polls

University of Iowa student IDs not valid for polls

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 27, 2019

State Board of Regent universities are taking divergent paths on making student ID cards a valid form of voter identification. Iowa State University announced recently that its students will be able...

Police investigators respond to a scene of a suspicious death on Friday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa City police: UI Health Care budget executive homicide investigation active

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor August 27, 2019

Nearly five months after the homicide of University of Iowa Health Care budget executive JoEllen Browning, there are no new updates in the investigation of her homicide, Iowa City public-information officer...

Three Iowa City residents attempt to rob a man

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 27, 2019

Three Iowa City residents attempted to rob a man while threatening to use a gun to shoot him in the head. Nyiesha Lawson, 19; Javoni Butler, 22; and Jeradin Jones, 19, were all charged Aug. 27 with...

GPSG Vice President Thomas Pak and President Dexter Golinghorst sit for an interview at Java House on Monday, August 19, 2019.

GPSG executives remain in position, strive to make group more present on campus

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 27, 2019

As the campus community welcomes fresh faces this week, a familiar pair will continue to lead the Graduate and Professional Student Government into the new year.  Public-health graduate student Dexter...

The Lindquist Center is seen on July 30, 2019.

Des Moines Area Community College partners with the UI to increase diversity

Patrick Johnson, News Reporter August 27, 2019

The University of Iowa and the Des Moines Area Community College are partnering to provide a scholarship to 25 aspiring students from underrepresented backgrounds to strengthen diversity within secondary...

New CLAS Dean Steve Goddard poses for a portrait in Schaeffer Hall on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Plans of excellence, impact, autonomy, and accountability drive new CLAS dean as fall semester begins

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 27, 2019

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Steven Goddard is enthusiastic to begin work this school year as he settles into his new position at the University of Iowa.  Goddard assumed the role of liberal-arts...

during Convocation on the Pentacrest on Sunday, August 25, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Letter from the Editor: The DI needs your voices

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2019

For journalism to contribute to the functioning of a healthy democratic society — one in which all members have access to accurate information to use in making sound decisions — it can’t be produced...

Students make their way to Kinnick Stadium for Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

UI freshmen: What it means to be a Hawkeye

DI Staff August 26, 2019

Beginning this semester, The Daily Iowan is implementing the Inclusion & Engagement Initiative. We are committing to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our newsroom and improving the representation...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

University of Iowa research lights the way for root canal healing

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter August 26, 2019

New research at the University of Iowa aims to reduce the risk of infection and decrease potential pain for those undergoing root-canal procedures by using light.  After many years of research, Kimberly...

MUSC Executive Director of Student Programs and Student Diversity TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice presidency of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019.

Resigned UI diversity administrator ‘telecommuting’ into work

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-chief August 26, 2019

The University of Iowa administrator who resigned earlier this month after serving seven weeks as associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion signed an agreement to telecommute and is...

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