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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 UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

Court rules in favor of Modern Piping

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 3, 2019

After months of dispute over the settlement of legal bills between the University of Iowa and Modern Piping for the Hancher and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital projects, the Iowa Court of Appeals...

Honduran asylum seeker Rosalinda Velazquez tells her story of immigrating to the United States during the U.S./Mexico Border and State of Asylum Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday.

Asylum seekers speak at panel

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 3, 2019

Local people made their way to the Iowa City Public Library through the rain Wednesday night to hear stories of immigrants and their struggles. The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, the Drake...

Ben Shussler (12) poses for a portrait at Boyd Tower in UIHC on Friday, March 8, 2019. Shussler flies in weekly to receive treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, conducted by Dr. Katherine Mathews as part of a research study.

Child receiving experimental treatment from UIHC flies frequently from Minnesota to Iowa

Josie Fischels, News Reporter April 3, 2019

Not many could board a plane to go to a hospital 265 miles from their home every week and still have a smile on their face, but 12-year-old Ben Schussler does it with ease. Today, Ben’s flights are...

UI School of Music names new director

UI School of Music names new director

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 3, 2019

After an eight-month search, the University of Iowa School of Music has a new director. Tammie Walker, who will assume the role July 1, hopes to help steer the school into a new phase after its long recovery...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Some Inspire UI members ask students to withhold votes for party executives

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 3, 2019

On the first day of University of Iowa Student Government elections, some members of the Inspire UI ticket took to social media to call for the student body to withhold votes for the executives on their...

Trisha Smith (left,) and Katie Knight of United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties pose for a portrait outside of their Coralville office on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Johnson and Washington County United Way office, which is turning 100 this year, is planning a series of events aimed at garnering donations and spreading awareness for what the organization does.

United Way kicks off 100-year anniversary

Charles Peckman, News Reporter April 3, 2019

One hundred years ago, Johnson County was a much different place. In lieu of Teslas and 3D Marvel movies, townsfolk used Ford Model T’s to drive to silent pictures. On top of that, the Western Electric...

Candidates talk to students during the UISG Independent and Constituency Senator Forum at the IMU on Tuesday.

UISG independent and constituency senator candidates share their ideas and platforms for the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 3, 2019

Students gathered in the IMU on Tuesday to hear eager candidates pitch their ideas for change and how they would represent a variety of communities on campus. Students running for independent and constituency...

Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, speaks in her office in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

New in Congress: Abby Finkenauer and Cindy Axne point to bipartisan action

Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter April 3, 2019

Recently elected Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, who campaigned in 2018 with a message of growing up in a working-class family, keeps a photo of her grandfather and a 16-year-old Abby on her desk. “This...

UI assistant professor of nursing, Stephanie Gilbertson-White, is pictured as a developer of an online program for rural cancer patients with advanced cancer.

UI nursing professor creates online program for rural cancer patients

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 2, 2019

Access to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center can make it easier to manage the symptoms patients experience with advanced-stage cancer. However, advanced-cancer patients from rural areas may not receive...

UISG Hira Mustafa looks on during discussion of a potential senate override to her veto on funding for the First Generation Summit at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

UISG votes to uphold veto on bylaw changes

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 2, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government voted to uphold a veto on S.S.B 40, which proposed changes UISG bylaws regarding the number of votes required to pass a bill. The bill required 33 votes to pass and...

Washington Governor Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar pannels combat its effects.

Iowa City City Council registers against Iowa solar bill

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 2, 2019

Iowa City City Council expressed concerns around a bill making its way through the Iowa legislature during a work session on Tuesday with a majority of councilors voting against the bill. The Iowa Senate...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI delays initial step to proceeding on public-private partnership

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor April 2, 2019

The University of Iowa has yet to put out a request for qualifications for a public/private partnership to operate its utility system. This request, which is a step that establishes the qualifications...

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