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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

John Keller  speaking in the UI Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

National Ph.D. initiative seeks UI assistance

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter September 16, 2019

The national organization of leading research schools Association of American Universities has chosen the University of Iowa Graduate College as one of eight schools to participate in its Ph.D. Education...

Spectators watch the show during ESPN College GameDay before the annual Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State in Ames, IA on Saturday, September 14, 2019. This was GameDays first visit to Ames.

Altoona man asks for Busch Light funds, donates to UI Children’s Hospital instead

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 16, 2019

The Hawkeyes won in more ways than one at the Cy-Hawk game on Sept. 14 when Altoona man Carson King’s plea for Busch Light money turned into $6,000 — and counting — in donations to the UI Stead Family...

Academic Support and Retention assistant director Angie Lamb poses for a portrait outside of Calvin Hall on Sept. 19, 2019.

UI to give out new awards to recognize achievements of first-generation students

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter September 16, 2019

When Angela Lamb was a college student — the first in her family to pursue higher education — she said she initially struggled. Now, she said that experience motivates her to advocate for first-generation...

Researchers Philip Polgreen (top left), Jacob Simmering (bottom left), Jordan Schultz (center), Michael Welsh (top right) and Kumar Narayanan (bottom right) pose for a portrait outside of the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Monday Sept. 16, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI research suggests possible new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 16, 2019

Collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and scientists at the University of Iowa led to the release on Monday of new Parkinson’s research, which suggests that a drug used to treat enlarged prostates...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI announces student died while studying abroad in Portugal

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 16, 2019

The University of Iowa announced Monday that UI student Nathan Molinski died Sept. 14. Molinski was a senior computer-science major and was enrolled in UI study abroad in Portugal, according to an email...

Belle Plaine man has been accused of second-degree burglary

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 15, 2019

A Belle Plaine man has been accused of second-degree burglary. Samuel Linneman, 22, was charged on Sept. 13 with second-degree burglary, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and fourth-degree theft. According...

Latino Native American Cultural Center Student Lead Isabela Flores Lead presents a Latinx sticker in the Latino Native American Cultural Center on Sunday, September 19th, 2019. The Latino Native American Cultural Center is putting on multiple new events that span across different departments at the UI for graduate and undergraduate students.

UI Latinx/a/o Heritage Month celebrates identity

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 15, 2019

The University of Iowa Latino Native American Cultural Center is focusing on rebranding its celebrations of identity by including student voices.  Latinx/a/o Heritage Month began Sunday with the first...

An Iowa fan celebrates a turnover on downs during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Documentary brings story of the Cy-Hawk trophy to the big screen

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter September 15, 2019

It may come as a surprise to current Hawkeye and Cyclone fans that the two teams haven’t always gone head-to-head every football season, but now Iowa and Iowa State fans alike can learn about the start...

Dancers cheer on Ravidrums during Dance Marathon 25 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

UI Dance Marathon 26 launches ‘We Fight Together’ campaign

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 15, 2019

Dance Marathon will aim to foster a spirit of unity in this year’s fight “For The Kids.” University of Iowa Dance Marathon recently announced that it will celebrate the chapter’s 26th year with...

Iowa players hoist the Cy-Hawk trophy during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa continues Cy-Hawk success for fifth-straight year

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 15, 2019

Iowa might’ve been one fielded punt away from losing to Iowa State on Sept. 14. But that didn’t matter in the end. Instead, the Hawkeyes extended their winning streak over Iowa State to five games...

Iowa City police respond to the scene where an officer-involved shooting reportedly occurred near 11 Highway West on July 29, 2019.

Mental evaluation ordered for suspect in Iowa City officer-involved shooting

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor September 14, 2019

A judge has ordered a mental-competency evaluation of the woman accused of injuring an Iowa City police officer in a BB gun shooting in July. Sixth District Judge Chad Kepros on Wednesday set a hearing...

After sexual-abuse allegations, former Iowa Hillel Foundation director no longer a Hillel employee

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor September 13, 2019

UPDATE 5:10 p.m.: Jeneane Beck, University of Iowa assistant vice president from external relations, said in a UI statement emailed to the Daily Iowan that Iowa Hillel isn't a part of the UI and its staff...

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