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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

Flood mitigation construction continues on schedule

NICK MOFFITT August 26, 2014

Despite flooding and other setbacks, flood-mitigation project construction at the Iowa Memorial Union and Mayflower Residence Hall are continuing on as planned. “This summer as a campus, we were...

Ben Carson talks presidential aspirations in Iowa

CASSIDY RILEY August 26, 2014

CEDAR RAPIDS — In the middle of a two-day tour of eastern Iowa, Ben Carson told a crowded room on Monday morning that he’s going to let the people decide if he should run for president. “If...

UISG announces new initiatives

ALEXA SANDON August 26, 2014

The University of Iowa Student Government is pushing for new initiatives this year, focusing most on sustainability and transparency when it comes to international and domestic student relationships. Over...

Hawk Alert released for sexual misconduct

DI STAFF August 26, 2014

University of Iowa officials issued a report of sexual misconduct Monday afternoon. This is the first reported sexual misconduct for the academic year. Reportedly, a student was sexually assaulted...

Iowa farmers to see record corn crop

DANIELLE SCHAEFER August 26, 2014

Corn is popping past expectations this year. “This year, nationally and in Iowa, we are going to harvest a record crop,” said Jerry Mohr, an Eldridge, Iowa, farmer and Iowa Corn Growers’...

Activist group meets to talk police brutality

BEN MARKS August 26, 2014

A lawyer, social worker, and ex-military personnel were just a few of the people meeting to express concern about the same issue: reducing the culture of fear surrounding the police and creating a positive...

Nite Ride increases availability

LILY ABROMEIT August 26, 2014

Women at the University of Iowa can now take advantage of enhanced safety measures both on campus and off. Nite Ride, the university’s bus system to provide safe rides to women, extended its hours...

Students stuck in expanded housing

CHRIS HIGGINS August 26, 2014

Some UI students have found themselves in closer quarters than expected as they join the largest freshman class in university history. Approximately 160 students are living in expanded housing, according...

Slater student charges being processed

REBECCA MORIN August 26, 2014

Charges against a University of Iowa student are still being processed after officials found questionable chemicals in his dorm room. Authorities are still investigating what the chemicals found on a...

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