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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

Fair Fight Founder Stacey Abrams addresses the crowd at the IMU on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Abrams spoke on the 100th commencement of the 19th amendment. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Stacey Abrams ‘happy’ to run as vice presidential candidate, she says at University of Iowa

Rin Swann, News Reporter November 4, 2019

In an event commemorating 100 years of women’s suffrage, former Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams said Monday she would be comfortable running for vice president with the eventual...

Incumbent city council candidate Pauline Taylor answers a question at the Iowa City Council election forum in City Hall on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. The candidates were asked questions on a variety of issues including affordable housing, the future of public transport, racially disproportionate police stops, and human trafficking.

Johnson County officials anticipate high voter turnout in local elections

Hannah Rovner and Katie Ann McCarver November 4, 2019

As local elections take place across the nation Today, Johnson County officials are optimistic that voter turnout will be high based on the elevated number of early voters and an increased number of young...

The room for 5 year olds is seen at the Caring Hands & More Multi-Generatonal Center in Iowa City on Monday, November 4, 2019. The center provides facilities for various ages.

Caring Hands & More to offer multigenerational care at new Iowa City center

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter November 4, 2019

Local professionals inspired by a need to serve the community recently spearheaded a new center to serve as one of the only environments in the state that combines care services in a multigenerational...

Attendees sit at the First Gen Summit in the Main Lounge of the IMU on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

UI First Generation Summit encourages students to remove the stigma behind the first-generation experience

Lauren White, News Reporter November 3, 2019

As a University of Iowa sophomore and first-generation college student, Kayla Nguyen experiences campus life much differently than many of her peers. Most students have close friends or family to turn...

Dance group MPR performs during the Multicultural Showcase at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The event showcased performances from different cultural groups on campus. MPR won the first place prize with their dance routine.

UI students showcase their talents in a multicultural competition

Lauren White, News Reporter November 3, 2019

In a series of performances ranging from traditional South Asian dances to multicultural acapella, cultures from all of over the world were connected through a student-led showcase on Saturday filled with...

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UI alumnus Avery Bang builds pedestrian bridges through nonprofit organization

Lauren White, News Reporter October 31, 2019

Building bridges takes on a literal meaning as one University of Iowa alum hopes to connect the communities around her.  In 2007, Avery Bang graduated from the UI College of Engineering, fine-tuned...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on March 11, 2019.

Two Tippie courses collaborate to reduce semester hours, increase efficiency

Lauren White, News Reporter October 31, 2019

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business will reduce the amount of semester hours within two of its preexisting and prominent courses in order to support students and increase efficiency. Beginning...

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Student employment helps develop transferable skills beyond a paycheck, UI officials say

Sarah Altemeier, News Reporter October 31, 2019

While receiving a paycheck at the end of the week is a major incentive for many students to hold a job in college, University of Iowa employers say that students often gain a lot more than money. Josh...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC hires Chief Growth Officer after hospitals reach capacity

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 31, 2019

After seeing hospital occupancy increases almost to capacity, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics reevaluated its growth and has hired Timothy Kan to be the first Chief Growth Officer to manage...

Tyler Bell, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, poses for a portrait on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Bell worked with the UI 3D Club to  launch their AR sandbox at Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

UI 3D club, Science Center of Iowa create AR Sandbox

Preston Hayes, News Reporter October 31, 2019

Playing in the sand is being taken to the next level as the University of Iowa 3D Club partnered with the Science Center of Iowa to make an interactive sandbox for kids to learn about topography. The...

A 380 Express bus pulls into the Court Street Transportation Center on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. The bus service, which is managed by the East Central Iowa Council of Governments, stops at each stop every 30 minutes during peak times, and every 60 minutes throughout the mid-day.

Parking and Transportation to offer discounted 380 express rides for UI students and staff

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 31, 2019

Students, staff, and faculty using the 380 Express bus service to commute to campus will have a cheaper option for travel between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. UI Parking and Transportation is providing...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on March 11, 2019.

Nationwide Insurance donates $1 million to Tippie for new scholarship program

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 30, 2019

Nationwide Insurance aims to give back to students seeking careers in finance and insurance through a major donation to the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. To honor retiring CEO Steve...