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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

The Daily Iowan

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Hearing for man accused of killing UI student Mollie Tibbetts begins Tuesday

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 21, 2019

The man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 will appear at the Poweshiek County Courthouse Tuesday for an evidence-suppression hearing determining whether or not authorities...

Former UI President Hunter Rawlings (1988-2015) speaks during a panel discussion by four former University of Iowa Presidents and current UI President Bruce Harreld on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in the Voxman concert hall. The event coincided with the unveiling of portraits of former UI Presidents Mary Sue Coleman, David Skorton, and Sally Mason, which will be on display on the fifth floor of the UI Main Library.

Head Hawkeyes reunite for UI presidential panel during Homecoming week

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 20, 2019

The University of Iowa's past and present head Hawkeyes gathered on campus recently to celebrate Homecoming and reflect on their leadership experiences. Five former and current UI presidents reflected...

Members of the Hawkeyes Alumni Marching Band march in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

Hawkeye Marching Band alum work to bring Sudler trophy back to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

In 1990, the Hawkeye Marching Band was awarded one of the most prestigious awards for a college marching band — but the trophy never made it back to Iowa City.  When the band won the Sudler trophy,...

City Council candidates Laura Bergus (left), Janice Weiner (center) and Megan Alter speak with potential supports at the UISG City Council Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Bergus, Weiner, and Alter are running for two at-large City Council seats.

Five Iowa City Council candidates discuss affordable housing, transportation

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 16, 2019

Room 181 of the IMU was rife with conversations about affordable housing, transportation, and climate change Wednesday evening for the University of Iowa Student Government “Questions with the Candidates”...

Farmers face economic barriers to sustainable farming, amid climate change reports

Farmers face economic barriers to sustainable farming, amid climate change reports

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor October 16, 2019

Mitchell Hora grows corn and soybeans in Washington County on a farm his family has owned for 115 years. He started planting cover crops four years ago and just recently started seeing economic progress...

Rally attendees hold signs during the decolonization rally on the Pentacrest on Monday, Oct. 15, 2019. The rally featured speakers and music.

Indigenous peoples’ rally on the UI Pentacrest for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Rin Swann, News Reporter October 14, 2019

Music flooded from the Pentacrest on Monday, attracting the curious eyes of students walking to and from class. As one man beat a drum and sang along, students stood in red shirts, and others carried colorful...

Cars drive along Jefferson Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

T. Anne Cleary Walkway adds flashing lights to increase safety

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 13, 2019

The University of Iowa is aiming to make the T. Anne Cleary Walkway a safer place for the campus community’s pedestrians with new features.  Flashing light posts will be added at the intersections...

Carson King presents a check for $3,004,202.14 to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Friday. King made headlines recently after a sign he held on ESPN’s game day resulted in raising millions of dollars  for a “beer fund."

Carson King presents $3 million to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 11, 2019

The Gerdin Family Lobby filled with donors and families at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital Friday afternoon as Carson King presented the $3 million he raised through his recent...

UI President Bruce Harreld gives a presentation during a Rotary Club lunch on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The presentation went over topics such as the class of 2023, first-generation students, and the public-private partnership.

Harreld talks state funding, public/private partnership at State of the University speech

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 11, 2019

For the University of Iowa to push forward in the face of dwindling state appropriations, UI President Bruce Harreld hinted at the possibility of additional public/private partnerships at the State of...

Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a during a farm visit hosted by America First Policies in Waukee on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

VP Mike Pence: ‘I came to Iowa to turn up the heat’

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor October 9, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence told a crowd of 500 people at a Waukee farm Wednesday that he was there to “turn up the heat” on House Democrats to pass the United-States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. “I...

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,...

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

Shivers discusses path forward after racist ideology in sorority Instagram comment

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor October 9, 2019

University of Iowa Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers on Tuesday told The Daily Iowan that language containing racist ideology is “not part of who we are” at the UI and in the Fraternity/Sorority...