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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

The Daily Iowan

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UIHC Staff Art Show allows employees, volunteers to showcase their creativity

Christopher Borro, News Reporter August 22, 2018

For 40 years now, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has created an outlet each August for staff members to express themselves in an often-tense workplace. Project Art at the UIHC hosts...

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The nation reacts to the death of Mollie Tibbetts

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor August 21, 2018

Americans around the nation are taking to social media, reacting to the ending to the search for University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Tibbetts, who had been missing since July 18, was found dead...

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Vigil for Mollie Tibbetts Wednesday night

August 21, 2018

A vigil honoring 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts will be held Wednesday in Hubbard Park at 7 p.m. This was planned after authorities announced they found a body they believe...

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University of Iowa responds to news of Mollie Tibbetts’ death

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor August 21, 2018
The University of Iowa responds to student Mollie Tibbetts' death.
In this photo illustration, a UI ID card is seen swiping into a door.

The University of Iowa to use new technology for prevention of violence

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter August 21, 2018

The implementation of Swipe check-in technology brings new promise for the Division of Student Life and the Women’s Resource & Action Center this year. For Student Life, Swipe will assess student...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Drop in support for research causes decrease in external funding

Sarah Mullen, News Reporter August 21, 2018

A report recently released by the Office of Research and Economic Development revealed a decrease from $557.7 million in fiscal 2017 to $554 million in fiscal 2018 in total external funding for research...

Department of Criminal investigation Special Agent in Charge Richard Rahn speaks at a press conference regarding the case of UI student Mollie Tibbetts’ death in Montezuma, Iowa, on Aug. 21, 2018. Tibbetts’ body was found in a cornfield outside of Brooklyn, Iowa, and a first-degree murder charge has been filed.

First-degree murder charge filed against undocumented immigrant in Mollie Tibbetts’ death

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor August 21, 2018
Cristhian Bahena Rivera has been charged with the first-degree murder of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts, who has been missing since July 18.
Tristan Schmidt, Director of Academic Affairs, address the audience during a UISG meeting in the second floor ballroom of the IMU on March 27, 2018. UISG met to discuss Neighborhood Ambassadors, people who could represent students in off-campus housing.

UISG examines its representation with new survey

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter August 21, 2018

Diversity and representation are two issues at the forefront of University of Iowa Student Government’s first-ever demographics survey, published in late June. In the spring, UISG collected information...

Protesters march from the Pentacrest to the home of UI president Bruce Harreld on May 4, 2018. UI's non-tenured faculty—grown to 52% since 2011—advocated for greater job security, fair pay, and benefits.

Despite winning expanded healthcare benefits, UI faculty continues fight for rights

Charles Peckman, News Reporter August 21, 2018

University of Iowa nontenure-track faculty members continue to fight for transparency and rights after winning expanded health-insurance benefits earlier this month, organizers say. Iowa Faculty Forward...

DITV: New year, new school, new home: Freshmen are all moved in on campus

Noah Goudie August 21, 2018

Last week, freshmen moved in on campus, and the On Iowa volunteers were there to help them with anything and everything they needed. For many of the first-year students on campus, this is their first chance...

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Recent data shows high-risk drinking more common in UI community

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter August 20, 2018

Although University of Iowa officials have made strides in recent years in addressing high-risk drinking and substance use on campus, a report recently released from the 2018 National College Health Association’s...

Sophomore Carly Witherell works on her computer in her apartment located in Iowa City on Aug. 19, 2018. As a sophomore Witherell said while she misses the convenience of the dorms, she enjoys the independence of her own apartment.

UI considers on-campus living requirement for sophomores

Michael Hoffman, News Reporter August 20, 2018

University of Iowa freshmen and sophomores may discover they will be required to live on campus in the future. The proposal is included in the Strategic Housing Master Plan, a study commissioned by the...