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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

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Kid Captain Gabby Yoder holds a large pack of gum to give Hawkeye Head Coach Kirk Ferentz 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 shows her heart belongs to the Hawkeyes

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 11, 2019

With a spunky personality and sparkly pink glasses, Kid Captain Gabby Yoder is excited to hit the field this weekend as the Hawkeyes take on Penn State.  Abigail Yoder, mother to Gabby and her two...

Colleagues check in for the 20 years of Tippie celebration held at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

Institute for International Business celebrates 20 years of connecting Iowans with the rest of the business world

Gretchen Lenth, News Reporter October 11, 2019

While the Institute for International Business may have kept its same name for the past 20 years, its anniversary signals a versatile history.  Kenneth Brown, associate dean for the undergraduate program...

Matt McGregor demonstrates how to use some of the lab equipment on Monday, October 7.

UI professor Ryan LaLumiere receives $2.13 million grant for heroin relapse study

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 11, 2019

In 2005, Ryan LaLumiere dabbled in studying the connection between the brain and heroin in a lab at the Medical University of South Carolina. When the opioid crisis’ second wave hit the U.S. five years...

Photo Illustration taken on October 8, 2019 by Raquele Decker.

UISG aims to empower bright ideas of students through new website

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 10, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government has created an outlet for students to share their ideas through their new website “Hawk Ideas.” UISG published the “Hawk Ideas” website this fall. Former...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

Iowa Youth Writing Project raises $4,275 for low-income students

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 10, 2019

The Iowa Youth Writing Project recently raised thousands of dollars for a new program that will cover the cost of supplies such as snacks, backpacks, notebooks, and writing utensils for its students.  The...

Iowa City man accused of third-degree burglary

Iowa City man accused of third-degree burglary

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 10, 2019

An Iowa City man has been accused of third-degree burglary. Troy Frazier, 32, was charged Oct. 9 with third-degree burglary, third-degree theft, and possession of a controlled substance. According...

Stacey Abrams takes a question from a supporter at Temple De Hirsch Sinai on April 25, 2019. (Paul Christian Gordon/Zuma Press/TNS)

Stacey Abrams will visit the UI to speak about fair elections

Brooklyn Draisey & Julia Shanahan October 10, 2019

Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams will visit the IMU next month to give a presentation advocating for fair elections in 2020. According to a press release, Abrams will speak at 5:30...

Tate High School student charged with bringing a toy gun to school

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 10, 2019

A Tate High School student was charged Wednesday for bringing a toy gun to the school. According to a release from the City of Iowa City, a parent reported that they saw a gun exchange occur in the...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Attorneys for man accused of murdering Mollie Tibbetts request another trial delay

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 10, 2019

The attorneys for the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 have requested his trial be delayed for a second time, court records show. Chad and Jennifer Frese, the...

UIHC maternity researcher Stephen Hunter poses for a portrait on Monday Oct. 7, 2019. Maternal medicine experts with UIHC, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health have received a $10 million dollar grant to improve maternal health outcomes in the state.

University of Iowa receives grant to improve statewide maternal health

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 9, 2019

In a rural state such as Iowa, many residents face challenges when accessing maternal-health care because hospital locations may be spread out. A grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration...

Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Q&A: VP of Student Life Melissa Shivers talks DEI action plan, student disability services, and #DoesUiowaLoveMe

DI Staff October 9, 2019

The Daily Iowan: With the recent allegations against a woman in Kappa Kappa Gamma for racist language, how is the Office of Student Life addressing this issue in the sorority and in the larger issue of...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Iowa City Public Library “Lobby Stop” program brings the books to retirement communities

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 9, 2019

The Iowa City Public Library’s bookmobile program brings books to the community — but when retirement-home residents struggled to make it to the bookmobile in the parking lot, the library brought books...

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