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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

Senators listen to a presentation during a UISG meeting on Tuesday October 15th senators discussed legislation and invited speakers to give presentations.

UISG discusses funding for new compost bins on campus

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 15, 2019

In alignment with the “reduce, reuse, recycle,” motto of the UISG discussed the addition of composting on campus after the development of the UI Office of Sustainability. UISG debated a resolution...

Fran and Margret McCaffery discuss philanthopy at the IMU on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. After their son Patrick McCaffery was diagnosed with cancer, they began philanthropic work with the American Cancer Society and Coaches vs. Cancer.

Fran and Margaret McCaffery speak on their philanthropy at the UI and son’s cancer diagnosis

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter October 15, 2019

As University of Iowa head basketball coach Fran McCaffery and his wife Margaret McCaffery addressed a large crowd at the Iowa Memorial Union Tuesday night, images of the pair embracing cancer survivors...

The outside of the UI Student Disability Services office is seen on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The office is located in the basement of Burge Hall.

UI recognizes Disability Awareness Month with new traditions

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 15, 2019

The University of Iowa is spending October celebrating its community members with disabilities through a series of events for Disability Awareness Month.   The UI Division of Diversity, Equity, and...

UISG President Noel Mills addresses a joint session of UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. The two student governance bodies met to vote on three joint resolutions, which passed unanimously.

UISG launches new online newsletter for student body

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 15, 2019

University of Iowa students have officially begun receiving student-leader correspondence each month. UI Student Government launched its newsletter in September in an effort to inform students about what...

Rally attendees hold signs during the decolonization rally on the Pentacrest on Monday, Oct. 15, 2019. The rally featured speakers and music.

Indigenous peoples’ rally on the UI Pentacrest for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Rin Swann, News Reporter October 14, 2019

Music flooded from the Pentacrest on Monday, attracting the curious eyes of students walking to and from class. As one man beat a drum and sang along, students stood in red shirts, and others carried colorful...

Cars drive along Jefferson Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

T. Anne Cleary Walkway adds flashing lights to increase safety

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 13, 2019

The University of Iowa is aiming to make the T. Anne Cleary Walkway a safer place for the campus community’s pedestrians with new features.  Flashing light posts will be added at the intersections...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

UI researchers conduct clinical trials for an enhanced flu vaccine

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 13, 2019

As people prepare for the flu season, University of Iowa researchers are working on flu protection for the future.  In preparation for flu seasons in the coming years, UI Carver College of Medicine...

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

UI reports Burge resident died

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 12, 2019

In an email to Burge Hall residents, the University of Iowa announced that UI student Cameron Kranich, a Burge resident, died Saturday morning. The UI encourages students to use resources on campus...

Carson King presents a check for $3,004,202.14 to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Friday. King made headlines recently after a sign he held on ESPN’s game day resulted in raising millions of dollars  for a “beer fund.

Carson King presents $3 million to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 11, 2019

The Gerdin Family Lobby filled with donors and families at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital Friday afternoon as Carson King presented the $3 million he raised through his recent...

UI President Bruce Harreld gives a presentation during a Rotary Club lunch on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The presentation went over topics such as the class of 2023, first-generation students, and the public-private partnership.

Harreld talks state funding, public/private partnership at State of the University speech

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 11, 2019

For the University of Iowa to push forward in the face of dwindling state appropriations, UI President Bruce Harreld hinted at the possibility of additional public/private partnerships at the State of...

Kid Captain Gabby Yoder holds a large pack of gum to give Hawkeye Head Coach Kirk Ferentz at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowas football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this years Kid Captains.

Kid Captain shows her heart belongs to the Hawkeyes

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 11, 2019

With a spunky personality and sparkly pink glasses, Kid Captain Gabby Yoder is excited to hit the field this weekend as the Hawkeyes take on Penn State.  Abigail Yoder, mother to Gabby and her two...

Colleagues check in for the 20 years of Tippie celebration held at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

Institute for International Business celebrates 20 years of connecting Iowans with the rest of the business world

Gretchen Lenth, News Reporter October 11, 2019

While the Institute for International Business may have kept its same name for the past 20 years, its anniversary signals a versatile history.  Kenneth Brown, associate dean for the undergraduate program...

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