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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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Max performs during the Dance Marathon Kiddo Talent Show  at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2020. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Kiddo talent show rocks the main ballroom

Annie Fitzpatrick and Lauren White February 8, 2020

From singing and dancing to classical violin solos, this year’s “Kiddo Talent Show” displayed the many skills of Dance Marathon 26’s members on Saturday. The show started out with kiddo Max’s...

Dancers participate in the halfway mark of Dance Marathon in the IMU Main Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Dancers listened to “Livin on a Prayer” to mark the halfway point.

Dance Marathon participants are ‘re-energized’ as they reach the halfway point

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 8, 2020

In a sea of lime green, tie-dye, purple, pink, blue, and accompanied by University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye, dancers at the 26th annual Dance Marathon reached the halfway mark in the IMU ballroom...

Composite, Landfill, and Recycling bins were placed outside the Food Court inside the IMU during The Dance Marathon. The event took place in the IMU from Friday, February 7 to Saturday, February 8 of 2020.

University of Iowa Dance Marathon brings new sustainability efforts to Big Event

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 8, 2020

Hundreds of dancers and families gather together for the University of Iowa Dance Marathon Big Event each year, and new sustainable practices within the student organization aim to help reduce the waste...

Thompson and Company Owner Bobby Thompson poses for a portrait with his daughter Lola Thompson during the Short Hair Dont Care event at Dance Marathon 26 in the IMU on Feb. 8, 2019. Thompson has been cutting hair for the event for four years. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Thompson and Company father and daughter hold hands, donate hair on main stage

Riley Davis and Rachel Schilke February 8, 2020

In celebration of University of Iowa Dance Marathon 26, a father and daughter honored the families and held hands as they donated their hair together on the main stage. The UI Dance Marathon event,...

Accommodations volunteers sit in the accommodations room during Dance Marathon on Friday, February 7, 2020. The volunteers remain in case students need medical or physical help during the marathon.

UI Dance Marathon 26 implements more inclusive initiatives

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 7, 2020

Following the release of results of a University of Iowa Dance Marathon Diversity and Inclusion Audit, the student organization realized a need for improvements to accommodate dancers of different backgrounds....

University of Iowa President Bruce Herald speaks at Dance Marathon in the IMU on Friday, February 7, 2020. Herald encouraged the the students to stay strong for the kids and stay hydrated. (Hayden Froehlich/The Daily Iowan.)

Dance Marathon 26 kicks off ‘For The Kids’

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 7, 2020

The Iowa Memorial Union has officially come alive in color and motion for the University of Iowa’s 26th annual Dance Marathon event. Around 180 dancers participated at the first UI Dance Marathon...

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.

After ending stint at University of Iowa, TaJuan Wilson is headed to Georgia Southern University

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter February 6, 2020

After ending his brief stint at the University of Iowa following his seven-week tenure as the associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, TaJuan Wilson has landed a similar position...

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Dance Marathon 26 will dance ‘for the kids’ in Big Event this weekend

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 6, 2020

Pressed tightly together and patterned in multi-colored shirts, over 2,500 dancers will stand for twenty-four hours. Most will forgo sleep, caffeine, and sitting down as they literally stand in solidarity...

Marching band members escape the rain during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Sept. 14, 2019.

Hawkeye Marching Band alleged physical harassment investigation closes with no charges

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2020

Following the months-long investigation into Hawkeye Marching Band members' allegations of physical harassment by Cyclone fans at the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk football game, state Board of Regents President...

Protesters break up Iowa regents meeting asking for tuition freeze

Protesters break up Iowa regents meeting asking for tuition freeze

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Kelsey Harrell February 6, 2020

URBANDALE — Iowa Student Action, a group composed of students from across Iowa, interrupted Wednesday’s state Board of Regents meeting to protest the multiyear tuition model, asking the regents implement...

The Office of Financial Aid is seen inside Calvin Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.

Board of Regents hears annual student financial aid report

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor February 5, 2020

URBANDALE — Heads of financial aid from the state Board of Regents institutions addressed accessibility to and affordability of college for students, as well as their efforts to minimize debt in the...

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

Iowa lawmakers question UI president on utility system public/private partnership

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 5, 2020

DES MOINES — Iowa lawmakers presented the University of Iowa with concerns about the long-term feasibility of the institution’s utility system public/private partnership during a state House Appropriations...

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