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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

The Daily Iowan

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Finance and Operations Office oversees UIHC construction projects after Modern Piping legal dispute

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2019

Following the University of Iowa’s costly years long legal battle with construction firm Modern Piping over two major construction disputes, the Finance and Operations Office will now oversee all UI...

Mara Cheney is seen in her office which is located in the IMU on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Cheney works with the Office of Student Life at the University of Iowa.

University of Iowa pushes for more participation in university-sponsored late-night events

Preston Hayes, News Reporter November 21, 2019

Former University of Iowa graduate Mara Cheney will take on a new role as the late-night initiatives and assessment coordinator to push for more students to engage in late-night programming rather than...

Members of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby discuss local solutions to climate change. The first-of-its-kind Climate Action event took place at Big Grove Brewery on Nov. 21.

Iowa City Climate Expo prompts discussions on local action to address climate crisis

Jacob Shafer, News Reporter November 21, 2019

Big Grove Brewery was packed with community members Thursday who turned out to hear speakers talk about local initiatives and projects to combat climate change. Following the city’s release of the...

A pair of deer stand along the riverbank of the Iowa River north of Iowa City on June 11, 2019.

Deer-management program to allow sharpshooting in Iowa City parks to decrease deer population

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 21, 2019

The City of Iowa City is officially starting its deer population-management plan with deer-crossing signage at the beginning of the sharpshooting season. The city has signed a contract with White Buffalo...

Kid Captain Jeg Weets poses for a picture while his mother and father sit behind him in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowas football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this years Kid Captains.

Kid Captain races into Kinnick to cheer on Hawkeyes

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor November 21, 2019

Six-year-old Jeg Weets often travels back and forth from his hometown of Morrison, Illinois, to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. This time around, though, he won’t be coming to Iowa for...

J. Martin Scholtz of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine speaks during the VP for Research candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

University of Iowa VP for Research Martin Scholtz talks scholarship and service

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 21, 2019

Since stepping into the role of University of Iowa Vice President for Research in June, Marty Scholtz said the research and creative activities on campus have exceeded his expectations. The recently...

Names of people who have died from the AIDS virus are read aloud outside the Old Capital building by a volunteer on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 as part of the University of Iowas seventh annuad RED Week hosted by the UI student organization IC RED. The event lasted from dawn to dusk with readers taking five-minute shifts. It is estimated that nearly 681,000 people in the U.S. have died of AIDS since 1981.

IC RED Week sheds light on HIV/AIDS

Rin Swann, News Reporter November 21, 2019

The sky was a bruised shade of purple as four people, wrapped in scarves and tightly zipped jackets, stood outside the Pentacrest. The sun was just beginning to rise, a faint pink streak in the east as...

The office of Finance and Operations is seen in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

University of Iowa Faculty Senate reviews Senior VP for Finance and Operations Office

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 21, 2019

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate recently released its review of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations and reported its leaders are innovative in exploring new revenue...

A mural by Thomas Agran depicting Ben S. Summerwill is seen on the wall of the MidwestOne Bank in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, 19 November, 2019.

Iowa City Public Art Committee works to create a colorful community

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 20, 2019

People in Iowa City are surrounded by murals, statues, and other artistic displays when they walk through the Downtown District, a trait that adds color to their journeys. In an effort to place more...

Protesters during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday Oct 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

University of Iowa, Iowa City honor Transgender Day of Remembrance

Lauren White and Hannah Rovner November 20, 2019

Candles illuminated the yard of the University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center Tuesday night as people gathered in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance to show their support for the transgender community. In...

The outside of the UI Student Disability Services office is seen on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The office is located in the basement of Burge Residence Hall.

Some UI students say snow, ice bring accessibility issues

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 20, 2019

Slick sidewalks and snowfall can make for a miserable commute to campus for many University of Iowa students, but members of Students for Disability Advocacy and Awareness said ice can especially prevent...

Dr. Alshimaa Alghamdi performs a cleaning on her patient at the Operative Dentistry Clinic on Wednesday November 20, 2019. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

UI Operative Clinic gives dentists the opportunity to specialize in a specific field

Jacob Shafer, News Reporter November 20, 2019

Resident students at the University of Iowa’s Operative Clinic in the College of Dentistry are already dentists — but they are coming back to school to learn a specialty within the field. The clinic...

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