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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

Dancers perform in the grand entrance during the 25th annual University of Iowa Powwow in the Fieldhouse on April 20, 2019. Hosted by the Native American Student Association, participants could buy traditional food and clothing, and sign up to perform traditional song and dance.

Students and community members celebrate Native American culture at the 25th UI Powwow

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter April 22, 2019

As the 25th University of Iowa Powwow grand entry began on the afternoon of April 20 in the Field House, the elegant chimes of the beautiful regalia, unique to each dancer and tribe, could be heard across...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI takes step to partner with firm to maintain utility system

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 19, 2019

The University of Iowa is proceeding with initial steps of seeking a qualified firm to partner with to operate and maintain its utility system. After the UI spent two months gathering community input,...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

UI backtracks on paying Modern Piping, seeks documentation for work on Children’s Hospital

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 18, 2019

As the University of Iowa inched closer to settling its legal disputes over the Stead Family Children’s Hospital construction, the UI — with support from the state Board of Regents — accused construction...

Courtesy of the Stout Family

The legacy of UI alum George Stout, the father of art conservation

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief April 17, 2019

I was already in college when I first heard the name “George Stout.” George Leslie Stout was born in 1897 and went on to become a World War II hero and a pioneer of art conservation. But despite the...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greets supporters during a campaign rally at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, March 8, 2019. The rally was a part of Sen. Sanders' first trip to Iowa since announcing his 2020 presidential bid.

Race for young supporters is on ahead of 2020 presidential caucuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter April 16, 2019

As the momentum toward the 2020 Iowa caucuses heats up, many Democratic presidential-nomination candidates are crafting strategies to appeal to Iowa students and young voters. To stand out in the crowded...

The new College of Pharmacy building, which is currently being constructed, is seen on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

UI pays nearly $4 million to keep Modern Piping off pharmacy-building construction

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 16, 2019

The University of Iowa paid nearly $4 million to replace construction company Modern Piping as a subcontractor on the project to build a new facility to house the College of Pharmacy amid costly legal...

Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

How Midwest flooding became a political wedge

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 16, 2019

Members of Congress and the Iowa Legislature are at political crossroads over how government aid should be dispensed to victims of Midwest flooding and whether the flooding was caused by climate change. While...

TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

Wilson named new University of Iowa associate VP for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 15, 2019

TaJuan Wilson has been chosen to become the new University of Iowa associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion. He will assume the position on June 28 after being approved by the state...

Aralia Ramirez addresses the audience during the First Gen Summit in the Main Lounge of the IMU on April 13, 2019. Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers moderated a panel of first generation undergraduates and graduates to discuss their experience being a first generation student at the university. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UISG honors first-generation college students at ‘I’m the First’ event

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter April 15, 2019

When Yolanda Norman took the stage to tell her personal journey through higher education as a first-generation student, students and faculty listened to a story of resilience and courage much like their...

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, speaks during the Johnson County Democratic Party Fall Barbecue at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.

Dave Loebsack announces he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2020

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 12, 2019

Iowa Democratic Rep. Dave Loebsack announced Friday he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2020. Loebsack, who currently sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was first elected in 2006,...

Bob Walker poses for a picture in his tractor while clearing the driveway to his farm on Friday, March 1.

Homestead for the Walkers, a home for Iowa City

Christopher Borro, News Reporter April 12, 2019

The date when Bob and Kristy Walker, a University of Iowa professor and UI lecturer, respectively, received their occupancy to start operating their winery proved nearly perfectly serendipitous: Feb. 19,...

AirCare Lead Pilot Tim Whaylen flies the AirCare helicopter on March 20, 2019 over Iowa City, Iowa.

An inside look into the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics’ AirCare team

Gage Miskimen, Editor In Chief April 10, 2019

The rotor starts up as Tim Whaylen sits at the controls in the cockpit, pushing buttons and flipping switches. The blades start to turn. Whoosh … whoosh … whoosh … Whaylen, the lead pilot on...