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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

The Daily Iowan

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

University of Iowa named top producer of Fulbright scholars for fifth year

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 17, 2020

Nearly a decade ago, the University of Iowa’s Fulbright Program failed to qualify for the Chronicle of Higher Education list of top producers of Fulbright scholars and students. Now, the university...

A feminine-hygiene products dispenser is seen in a bathroom in the Adler Journalism Building on Jan. 24, 2020.

Iowa senators aim to address accessibility of menstrual products in state-run buildings with proposed bill

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 17, 2020

Facing a Friday funnel deadline to advance, one bill sitting in the Iowa Senate aims to mandate menstrual products to be available at no cost in all state buildings — including state institutions...

The Iowa City Farmers Market sign is seen above the entrance of Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

Local artist’s public display spruces up Iowa City Farmers Market location

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter February 17, 2020

The plain concrete of the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp — summertime home to the Iowa City Farmers Market — now has vibrant splashes of color at its entrance to commemorate the local event. In...

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New Iowa Democratic Party chair has eyes set on November

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 17, 2020

Newly elected Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith said his top priority is electing Democrats up and down the ticket in November, assuming his role in a hotbed of controversy with a caucus process...

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University of Iowa creates sustainability task force to establish campus sustainability goals

Lauren White, News Reporter February 17, 2020

In order to formulate a clear plan that will aid campus-wide sustainability efforts, the University of Iowa has recently created a new task force to assess its environmental goals for the next decade. Stratis...

Mary Cronin, The President of the organization Give UIowa, talks about the opportunity to travel to other countries and volunteer. The meeting took place Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 7pm.

New student group GIVE UIowa offers volunteer opportunities at home, abroad

Lauren White, News Reporter February 17, 2020

New student organization GIVE UIowa has launched this semester with a goal of introducing volunteer opportunities to University of Iowa students. GIVE UIowa’s primary aim is to raise awareness...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 East Side, Rochester Avenue location is seen on Feb. 17, 2020. The location suddenly closed on Sunday.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 East Side closes its doors — for now

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 17, 2020

Local foodies were taken aback by the sudden closure of Hamburg Inn No. 2's Rochester Avenue location on Sunday. A plain piece of paper on the restaurant's glass door read: “We have closed, thank...

Gov. Kim Reynolds smiles during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

Iowa Senate bill proposes eliminating sign language board, licensing for interpreters

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 16, 2020

A bill introduced in the Iowa Senate would eliminate the state Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators and state-issued licensing for interpreters. But after hearing concerns from Iowa's...

University of Iowa occupational and environmental health professor Corinne Peek-Asa speaks at the 37th Annual Presidential Lecture in the Levitt Center on Sunday. Corinne delivered a lecture on Violence, Syndemics, and the Biology of Trauma.

UI professor addresses ‘epidemic of despair’ in 37th annual Presidential Lecture

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 16, 2020

Iowa is not immune to a growing national trend of despair from suicide, overdose, and alcohol abuse, according to University of Iowa Professor Corinne Peek-Asa. At the 37th-annual Presidential Lecture...

A poster is set on a table amongst various items promoting healthy relationships as part of the Interactive Green Flag Display on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in the IMU. The display, presented by the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, invited people to write on green paper hearts what a healthy relationship means to them.

New Green Flag campaign flips narrative of red flags in relationships

Lauren White, News Reporter February 16, 2020

The University of Iowa launched a campaign this month that promotes healthy-relationship behaviors through a series of events on campus. Kicking off with a week of activities that started Feb. 11,...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

Q&A: UI president talks VP for Student Life search, Marching Band safety, P3 approval

DI staff February 16, 2020

DI: At the Feb. 5 Board of Regents meeting, some students, a few of them from the University of Iowa, protested tuition hikes and support for underrepresented students on campus. They shared that higher...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Sexual assault reported in east side UI residence hall

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 16, 2020

The University of Iowa received reports of a sexual assault that occurred in an east side residence hall early in the morning on Feb. 15. According to an email from the UI Department of Public Safety,...

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