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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 Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI moves forward in exploring public-private partnership

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor July 11, 2019

The University of Iowa has taken another step forward with its exploration of a partnership with a private firm to maintain and operate its utility system. The UI on July 11 announced it will proceed...

Professor Kayla Fitzke stands outside the Lindquist Center for a portrait on Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

UI research promotes early intervention for service members’ mental health

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 10, 2019

For many members of the military, confronting mental health can be difficult. But researchers with a new study hope to connect service members with help before crises arise. Kayla Reed-Fitzke, a University...

The Mehaffey Bridge Road trail is seen on Sunday July 7, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

County says Mehaffey Bridge Trail all but complete

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 10, 2019

With the Mehaffey Bridge Road trail completed and the third phase of the Hoover Trail commencing soon, Johnson County’s vision of a more connected community is nearing fruition. A county press release...

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Large visual poetry collection moves into UI Special Collections

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 10, 2019

While poetry is often thought of as ink on paper, the work of concrete poets blurs the lines between written work and visual art. The University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections is the new home...

Governor of Montana Steve Bullock addresses members of the press during his meet and greet in Blackstone on July 10, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Steve Bullock said he’s not one to eliminate all student-loan debt in an Iowa City stop

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 10, 2019

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, told reporters in an Iowa City campaign stop that he does not support policies to completely forgive all outstanding student-loan debt...

Moviegoers wait for a screening of La La Land to begin on the rooftop of Filmscene on Sunday, July 7, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Watching cinema stars under the stars

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter July 9, 2019

On the rooftop of Filmscene, Ryan Gosling croons about stars while playing a piano on the screen. Wispy light from the projector hangs above a silent crowd. The sold-out showing of La La Land is one...

UI Theater Department to celebrate 100 years of innovation

UI Theater Department to celebrate 100 years of innovation

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 9, 2019

One of the nation’s oldest theater departments has produced new and innovative work for almost 100 years — in Iowa City. As the University of Iowa Theater Department prepares for its 100th anniversary...

Fullbright scholar Erik Ovrom poses for a portrait outside the Old Capitol building on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Ovrom will be teaching English in Mexico City. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI Fulbright scholar to use rap to teach English in Mexico City

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 9, 2019

From skateboarding and hip-hop to teaching English in Mexico, University of Iowa student Erik Ovrom’s unique story has led to his becoming one of this year’s Fulbright scholars. Before heading to...

International student Yao Wang sits in her apartment in Hawks Ridge on July 8, 2019. Wang is studying Computer Science and is in her final semester. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI Chinese students face difficulties as international tensions increase

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 9, 2019

Yao Wang, a Chinese student at the University of Iowa, said that while she likes studying computer science, she would rather study something such as cyber security. But, she said, the major is too “high...

A jumping worm found in Linn County. The invasive species has been found in seven Iowa counties, including Story County, since 2018. Photo by Karla McGrail/Iowa State University Extension, Cedar Rapids.

Jumping worms skip into Johnson County

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 8, 2019

Within the past couple years, an invasive species known as the jumping worm has appeared in eastern Iowa and has begun to affect topsoil in local wooded areas. According to the Iowa State University...

A supporter holds a sign during Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, town hall event at Confluence Brewery in Des Moines on July 3, 2019.

Political fellows hope to expand campaign efforts

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter July 8, 2019

Young political fellows and interns, both paid and unpaid, are having an effect on many Democratic presidential campaigns at the local level throughout the summer. Recent University of Iowa graduate...

Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-IL/17). (MCT)

Former U.S. representative announces bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 8, 2019

Former U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling announced a bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District on July 8. Schilling, a Republican who represented an Illinois district along the Mississippi River, will run...

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