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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

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg, right, speaks at the United Nations Climate Change Conference on Sept. 23, 2019 in New York City. (Kay Nietfeld/DPA/Zuma Press/TNS)

Greta Thunberg appearance at Climate Strike expected to draw thousands

Kayli Reese & Brooklyn Draisey October 3, 2019

Like something out of a young-adult fantasy novel, a 16-year-old girl has recently emerged as the voice of a generation crying out for change — and she will visit Iowa City today. Greta Thunberg,...

Flags wave during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April 15, 2017. University Heights and Iowa City are looking to rezone land around Finkbine to develop a university-owned apartment complex off of Melrose Avenue.

University Heights, Iowa City zoning lines halt apartment building development

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 2, 2019

Two years into an ongoing project, University Heights and Iowa City seek to begin the process of changing zoning lines for a new university-owned apartment complex off of Melrose Avenue. Owned by the...

Climate strikers march from City Hall to the Pentacrest to raise awareness about the threat of climate change. The march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20. (Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg to join Iowa City climate strike

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor October 2, 2019

Sixteen-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will join Iowa City students and residents in a weekly climate strike this Friday. Iowa City high school students began protesting government...

Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

Q&A: New Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks on starting at the UI

DI Staff October 1, 2019

Fuentes: I wanted to share with you some exciting initiatives that I would like to start working on with the campus community. As a university, we are committed to excellence in who we are and what we...

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A look at presidential candidate endorsements ahead of the Iowa caucuses

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 1, 2019

Editor's note: U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris' circle is smaller than representative of the campaign's endorsements. She announced Sept. 12 a list of 100 "Blue Wave Women" who endorsed Harris for president. These...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 28, 2019.

Carson King raises $2,959,336.30 for the kids

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 1, 2019

Carson King, the “Iowa Legend,” announced Tuesday that he raised $2,959,336.30 “for the kids” at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in the last month. At the Sept. 14...

Cars are parked in the Hawk Lot on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. The Hawk Lot typically houses the cars of students who live in the residence halls.

Delayed construction and more student drivers cause miscommunication in the Hawk Lot

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter September 30, 2019

Thousands of student drivers are packed into the Hawk Lot as the University of Iowa Parking and Transportation Department faces a delayed construction project. The department reported an increased number...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019. President Harreld discussed his contract extension, the resignation of the Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the UI marching band investigation regarding incidents taken place during the Cy-Hawk football game.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld discusses diversity head’s resignation, contract extension, Cy-Hawk game

DI staff September 29, 2019

DI: The Board of Regents voted in June to extend your contract. Just a month earlier in May, you told the DI that you needed to get comfortable with, that you were the right person to continue leading...

Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott blocks Miami (Ohio) linebacker Myles Reid during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Schott keeps his nose to the grindstone for on-field success

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 26, 2019

Iowa football fans held their breath. Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson was down with an apparent leg injury with 4:58 remaining in the first quarter of the new season’s opening game against Miami...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI restarting dean of students search — again

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 26, 2019

The University of Iowa has announced that it is searching for candidates to fill the position of associate vice president and dean of students — its third shot at hiring a person to assume the role. In...

Madison Lotenschtein poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday.

Tracing the origins and present-day resurgence of anti-Semitism

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter September 26, 2019

My father, Daniel, was having dinner at his friend Oscar’s house when Oscar’s father said, “I get along with everyone, except the Jews.”  “But Dad,” Oscar explained, “Dan is Jewish.”  “Oh...

Gov. Kim Reynolds declares Sept. 28 as ‘Carson King Day’

Gov. Kim Reynolds declares Sept. 28 as ‘Carson King Day’

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 25, 2019

After a simple sign turned into a donation of more than $1 million to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced that Sept. 28 will be known as Carson King...