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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

Attendees clap after one of the volunteering speakers on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness organized this rally to speak about the injustice that students with disabilities face on campus.

Students rally for disability awareness and inclusion on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter May 1, 2019

Students with disabilities attending college can face numerous challenges — from not being able to get to class when the elevator is broken to being forced to disclose their disabilities in front of...

University Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson speaks about the Public-Private Partnership process at a forum about the University of Iowa becoming a P3 school on May 1, 2019.

UI president: Public/private partnership could fill funding gap

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 1, 2019

Tuition revenue and state support are the two primary funding sources for the state Board of Regents, but as students increasingly shoulder the cost of financing their education, University of Iowa President...

Former Vice President and 2020 Presidential Democratic candidate Joe Biden speaks at Big Grove Brewery on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Joe Biden condemns Trump tax policy, touts working class in Iowa City stop

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter May 1, 2019

Former Vice President Joe Biden condemned President Trump’s tax policies and rallied for working-class families at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Wednesday. Biden called America’s working class...

City Council members address complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

City Council approves first consideration of rental-permit moratorium

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter May 1, 2019

On a 7-0 vote, the Iowa City City Council approved first consideration of a controversial moratorium on rental permits across the city until March 7, 2020. The moratorium was proposed in reaction to...

Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, introduces Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell alongside Johnson Country sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Sheriff decides not to run for re-election

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor May 1, 2019

Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek has announced through a Facebook post that he will not seek re-election. His term will end in December 2020. Pulkrabek is currently in his fourth term as Sheriff...

Diane Guerrero during her interview with KRUI to discuss her book and her lecture at the University on Tuesday, April 30.

TV actor Diane Guerrero discusses her family’s deportation, immigration reform

Josie Fischels, News Reporter April 30, 2019

Dressed entirely in blue with eyeliner to match in the bright white KRUI studio, “Orange is the New Black” and “Jane the Virgin” actor Diane Guerrero seemed to sparkle as she spoke about her visit...

Outdoor picnic tables sit empty and snow-covered in front of the IMU on Wednesday January 30, 2019.

UISG votes to end 24 hour IMU access, passes new internal operational budget

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 30, 2019

University of Iowa students will no longer have 24-hour access to the IMU at the beginning of the fall semester following a budget cut because of underuse of the space in the late-night hours. UI Student...

New recycling bins are seen in the UI Office of Sustainability on July 2, 2018. The Public Space Recycling Bin grant from Coca-Cola North America and the Keep America Beautiful foundation provided the office with 500 new recycling bins to be placed around campus.

Recycling rates in Iowa City increase by 30 percent

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 30, 2019

Recycling rates in Iowa City have jumped as residents are provided with an easier and more efficient recycling program. According to a report from the city, recycling tonnage in Iowa City has increased...

UI sports medicine takes on Hawkeyes, Olympic-level athletes

UI sports medicine takes on Hawkeyes, Olympic-level athletes

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 30, 2019

The University of Iowa Sports Medicine team has taken care of the Hawkeyes and all of their injuries for quite some time now. In addition, three UI physicians have branched out to take care of Olympic-level...

UI alum heads to D.C. with presidential fellowship

UI alum heads to D.C. with presidential fellowship

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 30, 2019

From the Old Capitol to the White House, University of Iowa alum Nelson A. Colón Vargas will take part in the Presidential Innovation Fellowship, which is designed to bring the innovation economy into...

Contributed photo of Laura Bergus

Iowa City attorney Laura Bergus announces bid for City Council

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 30, 2019

The growing pool of Iowa City City Council candidates gained another contender Tuesday, with Iowa City attorney Laura Bergus announcing her campaign for an at-large seat on Twitter this morning. Bergus...

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