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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

A Sysco truck crashes into the railroad above Iowa Avenue on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Semi truck hits Iowa Avenue railroad bridge

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor March 29, 2019

A Sysco semi-truck heading west has hit the railroad track above Iowa Avenue around 10:30 a.m., ripping the top of the trailer container off and scattering debris on the road and the railroad bridge. Sysco...

The ALMA executive board serves food during the Latinas in the Community Dinner in the LNACC on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The event was hosted by the Association of Latinos Moving Ahead. (ALMA)

The Latinx community gathers to celebrate activism

Rachel Steil, News Reporter March 29, 2019

Latinx in Action Celebration Week at the University of Iowa is being held March 23 through April 3. Members of the Latinx community members are commemorating the work of Latinx activists while engaging...

Vice President candidates answer questions during a University of Iowa Student Government Vice Presidential Debate at Catlett Hall on Thursday, March 28, 2019. The election period for UISG begins on April 3 at 8 a.m. and ends on April 4 at 5 p.m.

UISG VP candidates hold debate

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 29, 2019

The three University of Iowa Student Government vice-presidential candidates participated in a UISG VP debate on Thursday night at Catlett Hall. Madhuri Belkale of Inspire UI, Sarah Henry of Ignite Iowa,...

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities turns 10 years old, selects Keokuk as next partner

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 28, 2019

The Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities announced that its partner during the next academic year will be the city of Keokuk, Iowa. The collaboration coincides with the IISC’s 10th anniversary...

Barre3, a new barre workout business in Iowa City, is seen on its opening day on Thursday March 28 2019.

Barre3 opened doors to Iowa City-area residents this week

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter March 28, 2019

The popular fitness studio from the West Coast Barre3 has found a home with studio owner Maureen Beran in Iowa City. Starting with Thursday’s grand opening, eastern Iowa residents can experience Barre3...

University of Iowa Professor Stephen Warren poses for a portrait in Schaeffer Hall on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Warren teaches History  and American Studies with a focus on the Shawnee Tribe.

Shawnee people reclaim their history with help of research done by UI professor

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 28, 2019

When studying historical records, it is important to remember the context in which they were written — and who wrote them — may misrepresent groups and events. In the case of Native Americans, University...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on January 9, 2018.

Over-the-counter birth-control bill advances in Iowa Legislature

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter March 28, 2019

Over-the-counter birth-control legislation has made some headway in the state Legislature and has been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. Ernst announced in a news release March...

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a during a recording of the Political Party Live podcast at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on  Sunday Feb. 24, 2019.

Kamala Harris to host training sessions on Iowa college campuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 28, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris’ presidential-nomination campaign will host training sessions on college campuses in Iowa to inform students about the Iowa political processes and the California senator’s run for...

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, front, the special counsel probing Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, leaves the Capitol building after meeting with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on June 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Ting Shen/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS)

Iowa’s congressional delegation: Remember Russia interfered with 2016 election

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 28, 2019

WASHINGTON — Iowa’s congressional delegation says Russia remains a threat to American institutions, and the members will focus on protecting the U.S. from the “hostile nation” following the conclusion...

Re-elected Governor Kim Reynolds addresses her supporters at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Reynolds defeated her opponent, Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell 50.19% to 47.61% with 92 counties reporting in an unofficial total.

Reynolds signs bill addressing free speech on public campuses

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 27, 2019

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed into law a bill addressing free-speech on college campuses in Iowa. Senate File 274 aims to protect free speech on community-college and regent-university campuses...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks during the Homerathon on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday.

UI’s Homerathon brings Ancient Greek traditions to Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 27, 2019

An ancient tradition is being kept alive in Iowa City, when on Wednesday more than 80 people volunteered to read Homer’s The Iliad aloud for 24 hours. The University of Iowa’s annual Homerathon,...

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