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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

J. Martin Scholtz of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine speaks during the VP for Research candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

Faculty attend first Vice President for Research forum

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 15, 2019

The first University of Iowa vice president for Research candidate, J. Martin Scholtz, visited the campus on Thursday to discuss his vision of making the UI one of the more pre-eminent universities of...

Students and colleagues remember UI professor of African Art History Christopher Roy

Students and colleagues remember UI professor of African Art History Christopher Roy

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 15, 2019

African-art history Professor Christopher Roy has left behind a legacy after 41 years at the University of Iowa, a tenure that spans continents and changed the university forever. The professor died on...

Snow comes down in the Hawk Lot on Monday, February 11, 2019.

Students face trouble in Hawk Lot because of winter weather

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 15, 2019

As winter weather continues to hit Iowa City, students with vehicles parked in the Hawk Lot may face challenges in accessing their cars. After snowfall, plows clear streets and parking lots, but they...

Nikki Gierman donates blood for the Greek Week blood drive at the IMU on Monday, April 7, 2014.

Polar winds lead to critically low blood donations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 14, 2019

Local blood centers are searching for people willing to give blood after a sharp decrease in their supply following the polar weather. According to the American Association of Blood Banks, 38 percent...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16.

Kirk Ferentz trial reaches end, verdict still to come

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 14, 2019

A judge has yet to rule on a civil case of the ongoing feud with Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz and his neighbors. The trial began on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday, according to news reports....

William Barr, nominee to be U.S. Attorney General, testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on January 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Barr confirmed as Trump’s attorney general, winning power over Mueller probe

February 14, 2019

By Chris Strohm Bloomberg News WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed William Barr as U.S. attorney general, putting him in charge of a department battered by partisan acrimony and confronting...

Former gubernatorial candidate and SEIU Local 199 President Cathy Glasson speaks at a news conference on Thursday outside of UIHC. Glasson said the state Board of Regents is not listening to the concerns of healthcare workers – after the news conference, Glasson and other event participants delivered valentines to the CEOs office, urging him to reach a new contract deal.

UI Hospitals & Clinics staffers send ‘valentines’ to CEO, demanding new contract

Charles Peckman, News reporter February 14, 2019

Caregivers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics distributed valentines to UI Health Care CEO Suresh Gunasekaran on Thursday while demanding a "fair contract." A group of health-care providers...

Democrat Lucy McBath speaks during a rally for gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in Forbes Arena at Morehouse College in Macon, Ga., on November 2, 2018. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

House Judiciary panel advances background check bill

February 14, 2019

By Todd Ruger CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON— A sharply divided House Judiciary Committee approved legislation Wednesday to bolster background checks for gun sales, the opening barrage in Democrats' push...

Staff members listen to a presentation during the Staff Council meeting at the University Town Centre on Wednesday, February 13. 2019.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Staff Council weighs decision to pursue public-private partnership for utilities

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 14, 2019

The University of Iowa Staff Council responded to the university’s proposal of entering a public-private partnership for its utility system in a meeting on Wednesday. The UI announced Feb. 8 that it...

Freddys is seen in the Old Capital Mall in Iowa City on Feb. 5, 2019.

UI has no plans to offer fast food on campus

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 14, 2019

Compared with other universities in the U.S., the University of Iowa has a lack of fast-food or chain locations on campus, and there are no plans to change that. UI Housing & Dining is self-operated,...

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