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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

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The IMU Flood Mitigation and Recovery Project is being constructed on Saturday, May 10. The project will protect the area from future flooding and the completion date is set for May 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

University of Iowa construction moratorium to be lifted next month

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter August 23, 2018

University of Iowa campus construction will return to normal in Sept. 12 with the lifting of a five-month moratorium on construction projects. “Many communities are affected as the university addresses...

Gustavo Guzman, 4, right, leans on his teacher, Janeth Medellin as she tests her students on the months of the year in English and Spanish, in her pre-K class at Casa Infantil in the Logan Square neighborhood, March 25, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois.  (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

More opportunity for students in dual language classrooms, experts say

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 23, 2018

West Liberty and Marshalltown School Districts further developed their dual-language programs in a University of Iowa College of Education seminar for teachers in July. The seminars focused on how to...

A Catlett resident sits at his desk on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. University of Iowa Housing and Dining and the Office of Sustainability have teamed up this year to offer residents the option of composting in their rooms. Composting bins are available for residents at the Office of Sustainability.

UISG and Office of Sustainability introduce dorm compost program

Charles Peckman, News Reporter August 23, 2018

Students living in the University of Iowa residence halls have a new waste-diversion method at their disposal this year — composting. The program, which is spearheaded by UISG and the Office of Sustainability,...

The Crazy Rich Asians poster for screening times outside of the Marcus Sycamore Cinema located in Iowa City on Aug. 22, 2018. Crazy Rich Asians features a mostly-Asian cast and has earned $34 million at the box office. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI community reflects on effect of Crazy Rich Asians

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter August 23, 2018

Crazy Rich Asians could soon join 13 Going on 30, 10 Things I Hate About You, When Harry Met Sally, and other rom-com hits in the film industry. The film, starring Constance Wu, hit the theaters on Aug....

Mollie Tibbetts

Service for UI student Mollie Tibbetts to be held Aug. 26 in Brooklyn

DI staff, [email protected] August 23, 2018

People are invited to gather Sunday in Brooklyn, Iowa to remember University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, who was found dead Tuesday after disappearing July 18. Smith Funeral Home notified The...

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

Three University of Iowa students die off campus

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor August 23, 2018
University of Iowa Housing & Dining and Office for the Vice President for Student Life sent out emails to students today about three undergraduates who have passed away off campus.
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Iowa DOT: Cristhian Rivera had not been issued Iowa identification

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor August 23, 2018

After the employer of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man charged with first-degree murder in the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, told reporters Wednesday that Rivera used a false name...

Community members gather to pay their respects during a vigil in memory of UI student Mollie Tibbetts at Hubbard Park on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. Tibbetts went missing on July 18, in Brooklyn, Iowa.

UI students and community members gather for a campus vigil to remember Mollie Tibbetts

Charles Peckman, News Reporter August 22, 2018

Hundreds of students clad in Dance Marathon and Hawkeye shirts gathered in Hubbard Park on Wednesday evening to remember Mollie Tibbetts, a University of Iowa student who was found dead on Tuesday after...

University of Iowa Cambuses at the Madison St. Maintenance Facility on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. Cambus recently announced a limitation of service to Mayflower Hall due to ongoing road construction.

Cambus difficulties tie up students

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter August 22, 2018

Students relying on Cambus to get around campus have been met with obstacles because of construction. The first week of classes has been a time of transition for students that rely on Cambus to travel...

Contributed by Project Art at UIHC

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...