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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

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Band, Slewgrass, plays at The Englert in memory of Kurt Friese, a former Johnson County supervisor on Wednesday Sept. 18, 2019.

Fundraiser honors late Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter September 18, 2019

Nearly a year after Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese died unexpectedly in October 2018, Friese’s long-time friend, former Supervisor Mike Carberry, organized a fundraiser to benefit two local food...

The College of Liberal Arts and Science Dean Steve Goddard addresses faculty members during a liberal-arts faculty meeting at the Old Capitol Center on Wednesday.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office restructuring

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 18, 2019

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean shared plans with faculty on Wednesday to restructure the school’s Dean’s Office. There will now be six associate-dean positions,...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

Regents hear about evolving Student Disability Services

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 18, 2019

The state Board of Regents on Sept. 18 in Council Bluffs heard from a representative of each regent university’s Student Disability Services discussing an overall increase in the number of students requiring...

Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

UI seeks approval from regents for numerous program changes

Katie Ann McCarver & Kelsey Harrell, News Editor, News Reporter September 18, 2019

At the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 18 in Council Bluffs, the Academic Affairs Committee recommended approval of the University of Iowa requests to change the name of a university center, terminate...

Iowa City addresses safety of children biking on the road

Iowa City addresses safety of children biking on the road

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter September 17, 2019

Although wearing a helmet while riding a bike is one of the first “street-smart” tactics children learn about road safety, a University of Iowa researcher is now studying whether or not students in...

An iron bridge on Greencastle Road south of Swisher, Iowa sits in the waters of Coralville Reservoir on June 10, 2019. The reservoir water level peaked at almost 705 feet on June 5, 2019.

New Iowa Policy Project climate report calls policymakers to action

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter September 17, 2019

A new report from the Iowa Policy Project details the record amount of precipitation in the Midwest, specifically in Iowa, from May of 2018 until April of 2019. The report also serves as a call to action...

Tracy Peterson poses for a portrait with a student’s STEM project in his office at the Seamen Center on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Peterson will be leaving his job as Diversity Director for the College of Engineering to move to Penn State.

UI Diversity Director Tracy Peterson leaves for Penn State

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 17, 2019

A prominent voice for Native American faculty, staff, and students alike has left the University of Iowa for another campus, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for the underrepresented community. The...

A family looks at jewelry during the Spring Art Expose in the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Put on by the UI Fine Arts Council, the Spring Art Expose celebrates local artists.

After almost 50 years, an abrupt end to Fine Arts Council

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor September 17, 2019

After almost half a century offering fine-arts showcases such as the Holiday Thieves’ Market and Riverbank Art Fair/Spring Art Exposé, the University of Iowa has discontinued the student-run Fine Arts...

The Old Capitol is seen with the Iowa Homecoming Corn Statue in front on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

UI Faculty Senate expands catastrophic leave donation policy to include more faculty members

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter September 17, 2019

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate unanimously passed a proposal on Tuesday to change the state Board of Regents policy for certain faculty and staff to take leave in cases of catastrophic illnesses.  This...

UI doctoral students receive fellowship from AAUW

UI doctoral students receive fellowship from AAUW

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 17, 2019

An American Association of University Women fellowship aims to advance the academic work of women who struggle to complete their dissertation because of family issues and funding.  Two University of...

Raygun pictured on September 12, 2019 in Downtown Iowa City.

Iowa City Senior Center partners with Raygun to prepare for art exhibition

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter September 16, 2019

In the spirit of celebrating life, the Iowa City Senior Center is collaborating with the popular Iowa shop Raygun to raise money for National Senior Center Month with a full slate of scheduled events.  Members...

University of Iowa researcher Nicholas Trapp is operating a monitor for his Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation system on Friday, September 13th, 2019. Nicholas and his team is studying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and how effective the treatment would be in the cases of bipolar disorder, autism, and schizophrenia.

New UI clinical trial intended to change brain activity of depression with stimulation

Lauren White, News Reporter September 16, 2019

A new University of Iowa clinical trial treats patients who suffer from depression with technology that stimulates activity in a certain part of the brain to treat the mental illness.  University of...