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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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Doctor Mona Hanna-Attisha speaks during an event for the University of Iowa College of Public Health's Book Club at the College of Public Health on Monday, March 25, 2019. Doctor Mona spoke about her experiences exposing the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The New York Times named Doctor Mona's book "What the Eyes Don't See" one of the 100 most notable books of the year in 2018.

College of Public Health hosts book club, invites authors to UI, gives free copies to department

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter April 9, 2019

One college. One book. One author. One academic year. The University of Iowa College of Public Health’s annual book club allows students, staff, and faculty to collaboratively read one nonfiction...

An inflatable Herky sits on the ground floor of the state Capitol during Hawkeye Caucus in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. The Hawkeye Caucus provides members of the UI community to come speak with Iowa legislators.

Students advocate for state funding, UI support during Hawkeye Caucus

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 9, 2019

Hawkeyes flooded the state Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for a variety of issues important to the University of Iowa and its students. Those who took part in the annual Hawkeye Caucus conducted one-on-one...

Journalism professor publishes new book on Writers’ Workshop

Journalism professor publishes new book on Writers’ Workshop

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 8, 2019

While teaching at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in the mid-1960s, Kurt Vonnegut collected a cult following of students. They called themselves the “Vonnegut people.” Dedicated to Vonnegut’s absurdity,...

UISG president-elect, Noel Mills, and vice president-elect, Sarah Henry, celebrate winning the 2019 UISG Executive ballot at the IMU on Monday, April 8, 2019. Ignite Iowa received the majority of votes at 1,568 or 53.28%. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Ignite Iowa wins UISG election

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 8, 2019

Ignite Iowa clenched victory in the University of Iowa Student Government election by a large margin, with over half of voters ranking them as their first choice. Noel Mills and Sarah Henry were elected...

The Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences is seen on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

UI engineering professor receives distinguished award

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 7, 2019

People living in the U.S. don’t always think about where their water comes from or if it contains pollutants. The treatment of stormwater can contribute to creating a cleaner environment. University...

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

UI celebrates Sonia Kovalevsky Day for 14 years

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 7, 2019

Fourteen years ago, the UI began to honor Sonia Kovalevsky, a Russian female mathematician who attempted to defy the odds of female representation in STEM-related areas in the 1800s. The event has since...

A University of Iowa student represents Southeast Asia during the Walk It Out Fashion Show at the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Walk it Out: Multicultural Fashion Show celebrates 10 years

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 7, 2019

Walk it Out: Multicultural Fashion Show took its audience around the globe on April 6, beginning in Latin America and ending in the Middle East. With drums beating, skirts twirling, and flags waving, models,...

The University of Iowa Office of Strategic Communication meets in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, April 4th, 2019. The group meets to discuss the Campus Climate Survey results and to unveil their new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan.

Data show marginalized UI community members report lower satisfaction with campus climate

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 7, 2019

While members of the University of Iowa community report being satisfied overall with the campus climate, recently released UI data show community members who identify as part of a marginalized population...

Dave Gould speaks to a group of students about civility during a dinner salon at Old Brick on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

UI program supports gifted students in early college transition

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 7, 2019

In collaboration with the University of Iowa College of Education, the Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy has integrated gifted high-school students to transition to college after their first two years of...

Litter is photographed on a hillside off of Riverside Drive near the theater building on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Iowa City partners with UI, Johnson County to keep county clean inside and outside

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter April 7, 2019

The newest partnership between the city and university moved more than 1,000 tons of salt and sand off the sidewalks and streets after a long winter. Shawn Fitzpatrick, assistant manager for landscape...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UISG election results to be announced Monday

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 7, 2019

The results of the University of Iowa Student Government elections will be announced at 5 p.m. Monday in the Hubbard commons of the IMU, according to UISG elections commissioner Sidney Martinez. Voting...

Members of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan Development Group and shared governance meet in the IMU on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The group discussed the campus-climate survey results and unveiled the UI's new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan.

UI unveils Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion action plan

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 5, 2019

An institutional paradigm shift from being a university that embraces diversity to one that achieves excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion has manifested in the University of Iowa’s creation...