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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Director of Finance and Operation Rob Lehnertz sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019.

Q&A: Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations talks climate strike, P3, Finkbine development

DI Staff October 21, 2019

DI: If you had something to start with, feel free. Lehnertz: Yeah, so, I guess I’ll start with this, in asking this question, about the timing of this — will it be this week? The reason is, I’m...

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UI law professor launches bid for Iowa House

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 21, 2019

University of Iowa Law Professor and former Faculty Senate President Christina Bohannan, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for the Iowa House District 85 seat on Monday. District 85 encompasses northern...

The Alumni Awards programs at the Voxman on October 18, 2019.

UI alum Jake Chung recognized for service on campus

Kexin Cheng, News Reporter October 21, 2019

Jhoon (Jake) Chung won a University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Award for Service on Oct. 18 in recognition of his long-term contribution to campus during and since his time as a student. The UI hosted...

Former UI President Hunter Rawlings (1988-2015) speaks during a panel discussion by four former University of Iowa Presidents and current UI President Bruce Harreld on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in the Voxman concert hall. The event coincided with the unveiling of portraits of former UI Presidents Mary Sue Coleman, David Skorton, and Sally Mason, which will be on display on the fifth floor of the UI Main Library.

Head Hawkeyes reunite for UI presidential panel during Homecoming week

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 20, 2019

The University of Iowa's past and present head Hawkeyes gathered on campus recently to celebrate Homecoming and reflect on their leadership experiences. Five former and current UI presidents reflected...

The Alumni Awards nominees seen on October 18, 2019 at the Voxman.

UI recognizes distinguished alums

Lauren White, News Reporter October 20, 2019

The Voxman Music Building was illuminated with past Hawkeye alumni this past weekend as the University of Iowa honored six alumni and one former UI president with various Distinguished Alumni Awards. The...

Hawkeye fans gather in the Main Library parking lot for tailgate festivities before the Iowa vs. Purdue game at sunrise on Saturday, October 19th, 2019. Iowa was ranking 23rd in the AP Collegiate Football Ranking poll.

UI Collegiate Recovery Program offers substance-free tailgates

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 20, 2019

In response to varying concerns about alcohol safety on the University of Iowa campus, there will now be substance-free tailgates offered to students before Hawkeye football games as an alternative to...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UISG shifts budget to improve use of student dollars

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

With a $180,000 budget this year, the University of Iowa Student Government once again began looking through their operation budget to find areas of improvement.   Former UISG Cabinet Director Kyle...

Members of the Hawkeyes Alumni Marching Band march in the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

Hawkeye Marching Band alum work to bring Sudler trophy back to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

In 1990, the Hawkeye Marching Band was awarded one of the most prestigious awards for a college marching band — but the trophy never made it back to Iowa City.  When the band won the Sudler trophy,...

Kid Captain Kendra Hines signs a card for Hawkeye Football Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain Kendra Hines ‘on cloud nine’ to storm Kinnick with the Hawks

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 17, 2019

During week 18 of Teresa Hines’ pregnancy, blood tests revealed her baby had Down syndrome. Although Kendra, now 10, was born seven weeks early in a Cedar Rapids hospital, Teresa said she was unfazed...

Westlawn Hall at the University of Iowa is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Westlawn is the location of University Counseling Services.

UI launches suicide prevention program to entire campus after positive feedback from first-years

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 17, 2019

As students on campuses across the country manage mental health, the Kognito program at the University of Iowa is aiming to teach people how to help those who are struggling. The UI will expand the...

UI graduate awarded Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant to complete essay compilation

UI graduate awarded Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant to complete essay compilation

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 17, 2019

The topic of loneliness is something not many discuss; however, one University of Iowa graduate has written her second novel in hopes to bring the issue to light through her essays.  Kristen Radtke,...

From the Iowa Women’s Suffrage collection of the University of Iowa Libraries

UI holds year-long commemoration for the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

With the turn of a new decade, the 100th anniversary of when women won the right to vote approaches, sparking a campus-wide discussion about modern voting rights and the true message behind the first modern...