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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

Carmen Roldan brings some flowers to honor the memory of the victims of the mass shooting occurred in Walmart on Saturday morning in El Paso on Sunday, August 4, 2019. [LOLA GOMEZ / AMERICAN-STATESMAN]

Iowa politicians react to weekend mass shootings in Ohio and Texas

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 5, 2019

After two shootings left 30 people dead this past weekend in Texas and Ohio, Iowa politicians reacted with gratitude for first responders, and Democrats called for the U.S. Senate to reconvene. Authorities...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

UI’s fiscal 2020 budget: Tuition up, but tuition revenue down

Kelsey Harrell and Marissa Payne August 2, 2019

The state Board of Regents on Aug. 1 approved the University of Iowa’s $746 million general-fund budget for fiscal 2020 — a $1 million boost from fiscal 2019 thanks in part to a bump in state support....

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

University of Iowa Research Park Corporation no longer needs regent approval to govern

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 1, 2019

The state Board of Regents has approved the University of Iowa’s request to make changes to the articles of incorporation and bylaws for the UI Research Park Corp.  The UI corporation Board of Directors...

Iowa City police respond to the scene where an officer-involved shooting reportedly occurred near 11 Highway West on July 29, 2019.

Authorities name Iowa City police involved in BB gun shooting

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 1, 2019

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation on Aug. 1 identified Michael Clark as the officer injured in a BB-gun shooting incident earlier this week. Authorities said in a news release Clark discharged...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

High-risk drinking falls at UI, still above national average, data show

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter August 1, 2019

High-risk drinking at the University of Iowa has seen a steady decrease over the last 10 years, although the behavior remains almost twice as high at the UI as the national average. In that period,...

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

UI reaches highest level of external research funding in history

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter August 1, 2019

External funding at the University of Iowa reached an unprecedented $588.8 million in fiscal 2019, amid increased competition among research institutions for increasingly limited funding. Although the...

People walk past the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Comics save the day at Lib Con 2

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 31, 2019

Though superheroes currently command the movie screen, the majority of the stories started on paper. The printed origin of these caped crusaders and many new comics will be showcased at Lib Con 2, the...

Nicholas Johnson and Mary Vasey of Iowa City watch the debate at Airliner for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on July 31, 2019. This is the second night of the second round of debates for democratic candidates. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City tunes into second July presidential debate night

DI Staff July 31, 2019

All across Iowa City, one of Iowa’s bluest areas, residents turned out to watch the second night of the Democratic presidential debates on July 31. Candidates clashed over and discussed health care,...

Fubright scholar Brittany Anderson poses for a portrait on July 19, 2019. Anderson will travel to Sierra Leone to examine how Ebola survivors navigate social, economic, and medical hardships. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI Fulbright scholar to travel to Sierra Leone to study Ebola aftershocks

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 31, 2019

From 2014-2016, when an Ebola outbreak rocked several countries in Africa and made headlines worldwide, Sierra Leone was one of the hardest-hit places. The devastating effects of the disease made enough...

Iowa City officer-involved-shooting suspect charged

Iowa City officer-involved-shooting suspect charged

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 31, 2019

The police officer and suspect in the July 29 officer-involved shooting have been released from hospital, and initial charges have been filed, according to a city press release. Cierra Lewis, 25, has...

UI grad seeks congressional seat in New York

UI grad seeks congressional seat in New York

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 31, 2019

A University of Iowa graduate and 9/11 firefighter is running for Congress to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes sections of Queens and other parts of Long Island. If...

Visitors walk past food vendors Aug. 13, 2015, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. (Scott Morgan/McClatchy DC/TNS)

A political guide to the Iowa State Fair

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 30, 2019

The annual Iowa State Fair is set to take place this year on Aug. 8-18 in Des Moines, where more than 20 presidential-nomination candidates will make appearances and give 20-minute speeches. The Des...

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