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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

2020 Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks during the town hall at the Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon on May 18, 2019. The Iowa City event marked the third of four Iowa campaign stops for Buttigieg this weekend.

In Iowa City campaign stop, Buttigieg says ‘we’ve got to win’ to decide America’s long-term future

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2019

Pete Buttigieg pitched his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination in Iowa City on Saturday as a fight to unite Americans around protecting the nation’s core values of freedom, patriotism,...

A Hawkeye spirit squad member waves an "I" flag after a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28.

Official Hawkeye football Twitter account suspended

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2019

You won't hear a tweet from two Iowa sports teams for the time being — at least not via their Twitter accounts. The verified Hawkeye football Twitter account has been suspended as of Friday. It...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

University of Iowa pays Modern Piping for Children’s Hospital dispute

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2019

After months of court battles between the University of Iowa and contractor Modern Piping over disputes on the Stead Family Children's Hospital, the UI announced on Wednesday it has paid the firm the remaining...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Court lifts stay on order for UI to pay Modern Piping $13.5 million

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2019

UPDATE: The UI announced it paid Modern Piping on Wednesday. Read more. A 6th District Court judge on Tuesday gave the OK to allow attempts to collect the remainder of the $17 million payment the University...

University of Iowa freshman Wayne Lawrence Jr. competes in the 400 meter dash preliminaries during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Lawrence placed ninth in the 400 meter dash preliminaries.

Iowa men’s track and field wins Big Ten Outdoor Championship

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 12, 2019

In 2011, the last time the Iowa men’s track and field team won a conference title, it was a close event that went down to the final relay in Iowa City. The same thing happened this year. Going...

Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

NFL Hawkeye James Daniels returns for graduation

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor May 11, 2019

Former Iowa offensive lineman and current Chicago Bear James Daniels returned to Iowa City on Saturday for a very special reason: to graduate from the university that propelled him to the NFL. He and others...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in the IMU on May 9, 2019.

Shivers: Campus community committed to making University of Iowa better

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 9, 2019

In just over a month, Melissa Shivers can breathe a sigh of relief: She will return to having only one University of Iowa administrator role. Since May 26, 2018, Vice President for Student Life Shivers...

Senator Elizabeth Warren address a crowd of voters at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. The event was hosted by the Linn Phoenix Club for Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Elizabeth Warren caucus operation reaches early to Iowa campuses

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor May 8, 2019

Tongue wagging in the 70-degree heat, Calvin the corgi bounced along a nature trail alongside owner Sam Franks. The two were hiking in Crandic Park with a Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaign staffer and four...

Christopher Merrill, the director of the International Writing Program, makes a phone call at his desk on April 12. Merrill’s career began with covering the 1990 Fifa World Cup in Italy, and he has visited more than 100 countries.

International Writing Program director reflects on worldwide career

Charlie Peckman, News Reporter May 7, 2019

With stacks of documents, books, volumes of poetry, and atlases, the organized chaos of Christopher Merrill’s office on the second floor of the Shambaugh House holds almost as many stories as the man...

Jake Venetti takes the puck towards the Maryville goal during the game on November 30, 2018.

For Iowa’s hockey club, what’s more powerful: the rush of the game or the repercussions of the injuries?

Megan Conroy, Photojournalist May 6, 2019

During a high-school hockey game, Shane Cassidy’s eyes opened to fluorescent rink lights shining brighter than the sun and a blur of coaches standing over his head. Moments earlier, in goal, Cassidy...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on May 2, 2019.

Bruce Harreld wants to be UI president after contract expires

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 6, 2019

The University of Iowa community may keep current President Bruce Harreld beyond the five years stipulated in his contract — if Harreld has his way and the state Board of Regents asks him to continue...

Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Blaedel has faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church.

Wesley Center’s openly queer pastor to resign amid church tensions

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter May 2, 2019

After years of facing the possibility of being fired because of identity, the University of Iowa Wesley Center’s openly queer ordained minister has resigned after holding the position for five years. The...