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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

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Records shed light on potential financial motive behind husband’s alleged murder of JoEllen Browning

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

University of Iowa Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning had questioned her husband about discrepancies in their financial records days before he allegedly stabbed her to death in April, authorities...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Husband charged with first-degree murder of UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning

DI staff October 28, 2019

READ THE MOST RECENT UPDATE: Records shed light on potential financial motive behind husband’s alleged murder of JoEllen Browning The husband of University of Iowa Health Care budget official JoEllen...

Hank Lab Co-Director Joe Kearney walks through one of the virtual reality environments wearing a headset with sensors attached at Hank Virtual Laboratory on October 24, 2019. The lab conducts research on pedestrian behavior, and has collaborated with companies such as Toyota.

Advanced virtual-reality tech helps UI scientists study pedestrian behavior

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter October 27, 2019

Virtual-reality goggles, real-life simulations, and a cave-like environment are just a few of the many resources the University of Iowa Hank Virtual Environments Lab provides to researchers who combine...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, Jr. carries the ball during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Tracy steps up against Northwestern in Smith’s absence

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 26, 2019

EVANSTON, Ill. — It looked easier than it should have. Surrounded by five purple Northwestern jerseys, Tyrone Tracy — starting in place of the injured Brandon Smith — hauled in a third-down pass...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats 10-0 at half.

Hawkeyes topple Wildcats in Evanston

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 26, 2019

When Tyrone Tracy slipped past five Northwestern defenders to score Iowa's first points against the Wildcats on Saturday, it was over. The Hawkeyes went up 7-0 with the score and never looked back,...

Bernie Sanders speaks before citizens at a rally in downtown Iowa City on Friday, October 25th, 2019. Bernie Sanders made an appearance downtown to drum up support for the upcoming Presidential Caucus. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Iowans weigh health concerns in first Iowa City Bernie Sanders stop since heart attack

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 25, 2019

Caucusgoers were torn over the effect of health concerns around Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at a rally held at the Pedestrian Mall on Oct. 25. More than 1,000 people gathered in front of the Graduate...

A server retrieves a dish from the kitchen at the Marion location of Short’s Burgers & Shine on Thursday, Oct. 24 2019. This is the first Short’s location outside of the Iowa City area.

Short’s Burger & Shine expands to Marion

Charlie Peckman, Senior Reporter October 24, 2019

Flaunting exposed brick, Edison bulbs, and a variety of local beers — not to mention mouth-watering portions of local beef — Iowa City Short’s Burger & Shine has expanded outside the friendly...

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, spoke out to the Iowa City community during his “Culture War” tour.  His tour at The University Iowa took place in the Iowa Memorial Union at 7pm on October 23, 2019.

Charlie Kirk visits UI to discuss conservative cultural issues

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor October 23, 2019

Turning Point USA founder and Executive Director Charlie Kirk stopped in Iowa City on Wednesday during his “Culture War” tour, to address the University of Iowa chapter of the college-student organization...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers reacts to a compliment during the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade through downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers named Ohio State University VP

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2019

The University of Iowa’s “Black and Gold Veep,” Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers, will soon exchange her Hawkeye colors for scarlet and grey at Ohio State University as its next head...

City Council Candidate Laura Bergus answers a question at the Iowa City Council election forum in City Hall on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. The candidates were asked questions on a variety of issues including affordable housing, the future of public transport, racially disproportionate police stops, and human trafficking.

Iowa City City Council candidates, district incumbents address community concerns

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter October 22, 2019

Iowa City City Hall seats were filled Tuesday night as five City Council candidates for at-large and district seats convened in a forum to address public concerns, discuss their policies and platforms,...

Sen. Kamala Harris speaks during her town hall at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Harris stuck to her stump speech about equality, specifically among marginalized communities and condemned President Trump's divisive rhetoric.

Kamala Harris on reproductive health care: ‘We need to declare it a priority’

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor October 22, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., said Tuesday she’d reached her limit of patience on the lack of discussion of women’s reproductive health care when she interjected on the Medicare for All topic during...

A portion of a fossil collection sits out in Trowbridge Hall on the University of Iowa campus on Oct. 15, 2019. The collection, which includes approximately 18000 fossils, was donated to the UI in August by Fort Dodge resident Robert Wolf.

UI fossil collection receives 18,000 donated pieces

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 21, 2019

Fort Dodge native Robert Wolf recently donated his 18,000-piece fossil collection to the University of Iowa with hopes that it will help students and faculty pursue research this fall. The collection...