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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

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker attends the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration is defending Whitaker's appointment as lawful. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Key 1990 Iowa football moment reflects Matt Whitaker’s jump to the White House

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter December 5, 2018

One of former Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry’s best moments occurred in the Illinois-Iowa game in 1990, former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Don Patterson said. Catching what became an unlikely...

University of Iowa student Elliot Stalter walks around Art Building West in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Stalter conducted research on how building construction, lights, and windows affect deadly bird collisions.

UI student research found over 100 birds collided into 5 campus buildings in 10 weeks

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor December 4, 2018

Elliot Stalter spent his semester picking up dead birds. Every other morning, the University of Iowa student woke up early to walk the perimeter of campus buildings, searching for birds that were hurt...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dribbles down the baseline during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 72-66.

Michigan State throttles Iowa, 90-68

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 3, 2018

No. 18 Iowa dominated in the post earlier this season, but on Monday, it was the polar opposite – No. 10 Michigan State had its way in the paint during its 90-68 win over Iowa in East Lansing, Michigan...

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UI police dog K9 Falo retires after 4 years of service

Kate Pixley, News Reporter December 3, 2018

A University of Iowa K9 officer enjoyed his first night of retirement by digging into a dog-friendly cake. Falo retired from the University of Iowa police on Dec. 1 because of a neurological medical...

UI Athletics Gary Barta announces that Iowa has accepted a bid to the 2019 Outback Bowl. Iowa finished the regular season 8-4 and will play in the Outback Bowl for the third time in six seasons. (Beau Bowman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes talk Outback Bowl, Noah Fant

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 2, 2018

After plenty of speculation, Iowa’s bowl destination and opponent are officially set – the Hawkeyes will take on No. 18 Mississippi State on Jan. 1 in the Outback Bowl. “I took what ends up being...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the finer points of officiating with the line judge during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Hawkeye football headed to Outback Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 2, 2018

For the third time in six seasons, Iowa football is traveling to Tampa, Florida, for the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1. The Hawkeyes (8-4) will take on No. 18 Mississippi State (8-4). The Bulldogs are led...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates as he crosses the goal line in the first quarter of a football game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Satruday, Sep. 15, 2018. At halftime, the Hakeyes led the Panthers 21-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Noah Fant to skip senior season, enter NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

Iowa tight end Noah Fant will not play his senior season in a Hawkeye uniform and will enter the 2019 NFL Draft, Fant tweeted Friday. "Since the very first time I put on football pads as a child, it...

The sign for Theodore Roosevelt Education Center is photographed on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018.

ICCSD closes doors to Roosevelt center

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 30, 2018

Parents and other community members are confused and seeking explanations after they received an announcement that the Roosevelt Education Center’s doors will close at the end of the academic year, forcing...

An employee prepares food at Oasis Falafel on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

Around the World in 80 Bites: Take a look inside Iowa City’s ethnic cuisine

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter November 28, 2018

Around the world, all people have a tongue that speaks their own language. It is also used to taste delicacies unique to their country, region, or city. Similar to customs, religion, and clothing, food...

Iowa's Jordan Bohannon drives to the basket during the Iowa/Pittsburgh basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes narrowly defeated the Panthers, 69-68.

Bohannon, Wieskamp lead Iowa’s 3-point barrage

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 28, 2018

Jordan Bohannon was feeling it. It didn’t matter where he was on the court. He could’ve been in Marion and the Hawkeye faithful would have been fine with him taking the shot. Instead, he was...

Iowa's Michael Kemerer defeats Oklahoma State's Jonce Blaylock 9-2 in the 157-pound weight class during the NCAA wrestling meet between Iowa and Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 14. The #7 ranked Hawkeyes beat the #3 ranked Cowboys 20-12. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Kemerer to miss 2018-19 season after surgery

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 27, 2018

Iowa 174-pounder Michael Kemerer is scheduled to have surgery this week, forcing him to miss the rest of the 2018-19 season. He will seek a medical hardship waiver at the end of the season. “I’m...

Boxes of cereal line the shelves inside of Melk, a diner and cereal bar, located in the old Food Republic space on Washington St. in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New diner and cereal bar brings a fresh look on breakfast to downtown Iowa City

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 27, 2018

“An unconventional atmosphere, food that straight slaps, and a staff you’ll wanna DM,” advertises an upcoming twist on breakfast on Melk’s newly launched Instagram page. Melk, a diner and cereal...