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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

President Donald Trump pauses during a speech at the Iowa GOPs America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on June 11, 2019.

31 biofuel waivers become topic for 2020 Democrats in Iowa

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 29, 2019

After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved 31 waivers for oil refineries that ethanol producers say destroys demand for corn, support for the president among Iowa agriculture is being tested.  Democratic...

A kitten sits in the kennel with its two siblings waiting for adoption at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Volunteers call summer Kitten Season since there is usually a large influx of young felines brought for adoption to local animal centers.

Iowa City businesses invited to foster kittens for animal center

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 29, 2019

It’s what the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center calls “kitten season” — a time period of overcrowding, largely because of an increasing number of kittens housed in its facility, as the...

The new location for Public Space One is seen on Aug. 28, 2019.

Public Space One purchases new Iowa City venue

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter August 29, 2019

The artist-led, nonprofit organization for the arts Public Space One will relocate its gallery and print center for the first time in seven years, effective late September and ending by early October.  Public...

University of Iowa graduate Student Torie Burns is seen on Monday, August 26, 2019. The Graduate College has developed a new webinar series to support University of Iowa Graduate students apply for competitive national awards.

Webinar series helps UI grad students apply for research awards, fellowships

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter August 29, 2019

A new webinar series for graduate students applying for national awards and fellowships is now being offered through the University of Iowa Graduate College.  The series is made up of 10 webinars and...

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Former UI medical-school student sentenced to prison for plot to murder professor

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2019

A former University of Iowa medical-school student was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison Wednesday for his plot to pay a hitman to murder one of his professors with a machine gun. U.S....

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI works on Fraternity/Sorority Life strategic plan

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2019

The University of Iowa continues to craft its plan for a healthier Fraternity/Sorority Life community, aiming to change the culture surrounding high-risk alcohol consumption that has resulted in student...

Lincoln Elementary is seen on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

Mann and Lincoln elementary schools introduce renovated facilities

Elisabeth Oster, News Reporter August 29, 2019

As Lincoln and Mann Elementary students entered their first day of school with excitement and full backpacks, they were greeted by completely renovated buildings. This summer, both Lincoln and Mann facilities...

The Chauncey Building is seen on Tuesday, April 10th, 2019.

FilmScene prepares to move into Chauncey building

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter August 29, 2019

FilmScene, Iowa City’s downtown theater, has announced an opening date of Sept. 20, as well as new programming and plans for the future of the art house.  The theater will celebrate its opening in...

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University of Iowa community reacts after first vaping-related death confirmed

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter August 29, 2019

Some University of Iowa students report that they don’t know the potential dangers of vaping as researchers seek to understand its effects on health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Police seeking Iowa City man using someone else’s credit card

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 29, 2019

A warrant is out for the arrest of an Iowa City man who used someone else’s credit card at multiple Coral Ridge Mall stores on Dec. 15. Michael Rickette, 21, 2613 Indigo Court, is suspected of unauthorized...

The new Dunkin’ Donuts sign can be seen on Clinton St. on Sunday, August 25.

New caffeination destinations open in Iowa City

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 29, 2019

Over the summer, two new coffee joints have opened near campus at the University of Iowa: branches of Dash Coffee Roasters and Dunkin’. Since then, doughnuts have been fried, cold brews have been proudly...

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