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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

Hancher Auditorium is seen on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018.

Jon Lovett tackles the Iowa caucuses at Hancher Auditorium

Sarah Stortz, Senior Reporter January 31, 2020

Sitting down to tune in for a live podcast, audience members flooded Hancher Auditorium ― whether they wore an Elizabeth Warren sticker or Bernie Sanders T-shirt ― to see former President Obama...

Normal Lettington, a U.S. Army veteran sits in a wheelchair outside of the VIP entrance outside of a rally for President Donald Trump at the Knapp Center on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Lettington is diagnosed with Alzheimers and has a few months left of life. Currently being treated in the veterans unit in the hospital, he cannot make most trips out to the public. Lettington made traveled to the event in hope of seeing President Trump in person.

Hundreds left outside of President Trump’s rally in Des Moines days before Iowa caucuses

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor January 30, 2020

DES MOINES — Norman Lettington, a Navy veteran, sat in a wheelchair outside the handicap accessible entrance of a President Trump rally set in Des Moines. He reserved his ticket online, and waited...

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Man faces $12.9 million fine for using Mollie Tibbetts’ death to spread white nationalist message

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor January 30, 2020

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday proposed that a man face $12.9 million in fines after using the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts to make thousands of calls spreading...

The former location of Blue Moose is seen on Monday. Elrays live and Dive will open have in the Spring.

New live music venue to replace Blue Moose Tap House

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter January 30, 2020

One University of Iowa alum is planning to bring Nashville’s live music flavors to the Iowa City music scene. New music venue Elray’s Live and Dive is set to open in May at 211 Iowa Ave., the...

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Despite tight budgets, UI students chip in to support 2020 bids

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter January 29, 2020

When U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the beginning of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, first-year University of Iowa student Jack Bryson felt it was a critical moment for Trump’s...

From college student to royalty: University of Iowa graduate crowned Miss Iowa

From college student to royalty: University of Iowa graduate crowned Miss Iowa

Lauren White, News Reporter January 29, 2020

Years after winning her first pageant as a 15-year-old in a borrowed prom dress, University of Iowa alum Morgan Kofoid was recently crowned Miss Iowa USA. As a nursing major, Kofoid volunteered...

The Tippie College of Business is seen on Monday, January 27th, 2020.

Tippie becomes first UI college to adopt United Nations sustainability goals

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter January 29, 2020

The Tippie College of Business recently became the first University of Iowa college to adopt the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education — a global movement to strengthen...

Democratic presidential nomination candidate Andrew Yang speaks during a town hall event in the IMU Second Floor Ballroom on Wednesday. Yang’s support has grown consistently in Iowa since he announced candidacy, due in part to large internet following.

Andrew Yang talks education with students at the IMU

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor January 29, 2020

Seventeen-year-old Ben Hause traveled an hour with friends during the school day to see Andrew Yang who, he said, is one of the only presidential hopefuls in the race that actually wants to move the...

Iowa City Police respond to reports of shots fired, two men injured

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor January 29, 2020

Iowa City Police received reports of a shots fired incident Tuesday night that resulted in two men receiving gunshot injuries. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, officers were called...

Coralville man accused of forgery and controlled substance violation

Rachel Steil, News Reporter January 29, 2020

A Coralville man has been accused of forgery and controlled substance violation. Brett Kriz, 30, was charged on Jan. 28 with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, controlled substance...

UISG President Noel Mills listens during a UISG meeting in the IMU on Jan. 28. UISG discussed budget issues and student organization allotted funds.

UISG decrease in contingency funds limits student organization funding

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter January 29, 2020

Mohamed Karar, the president of the National Society of Black Engineers at the University of Iowa, stood in front of 48 student government senators and their executive team on Oct. 1 to give an impassioned...

Faculty Council members gather for a Faculty Council meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

UI faculty discuss early stages of public/private partnership allocations

Alexandra Skores and Marissa Payne January 29, 2020

The University of Iowa Faculty Council on Tuesday discussed how to structure the task force responsible for allocating the proceeds from the UI’s utility system public/private partnership — an...

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