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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

UI sports and rec management student, Jennifer Fisher, poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Monday, February 4, 2019. Fisher was chosen from 100 other applicants across 60 different campuses to run Instagrams official College Football Playoffs account.

Instagram’s story during 2019 College Football Championships run by UI student

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 7, 2019

Jennifer Fisher stood in front of the rope put in place to keep media personnel at a distance as the Alabama football team swarmed the field, thanks to making friends with a security guard. Beneath her...

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Local mom creates coworking community

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 6, 2019

Sara Meehan wasn’t just looking to sell space when she opened Cowork Collective downtown — she wanted to create a community. Meehan, the 34-year-old owner of Iowa City Moms Blog, an organization that...

Selected pieces on display as part of the Ganary Books exhibition at the University of Iowa Main Library on Feb. 6.

New exhibit showcases the work of UI alum’s press

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 6, 2019

Behind glass cases inside the University of Iowa Main Library’s gallery sit strange books made of materials such as velour and latex, embroidered commas and periods, and books with only a single paragraph...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Court rules UI discriminated against student group

Marissa Payne and Brooklyn Draisey February 6, 2019

A federal court on Wednesday ruled that the University of Iowa cannot revoke a group's registered student-organization status because of a group's requirement that leaders follow its faith statement. The...

Iowa City man accused of stealing lottery tickets

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 6, 2019

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of stealing four lottery tickets while on probation for stealing lottery tickets. Eric Burgess, 52, address unknown, was charged Feb. 6 with forgery or theft...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI cancels white privilege workshop following ‘stakeholder concerns’

Charles Peckman, News Reporter February 6, 2019

The University of Iowa has canceled a white-privilege workshop, which was scheduled to be held later this month, to give the university time to further understand and address stakeholders’ concerns about...

As 2020 candidates flood Iowa, Democrats say social media is key to standing out

As 2020 candidates flood Iowa, Democrats say social media is key to standing out

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor February 5, 2019

As 2020 presidential-campaign announcements come one after another, and no clear front-runner for the Democratic nomination has yet emerged, candidates strategize how to best stand out amid nearly a dozen...

COGS members read their proposal to the Iowa Board of Regents Bargaining Committee during the COGS policy proposal meeting on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. The COGS policy proposal aims to solidify salaries, hours of work, benefits, and other terms and conditions for graduate students.

COGS votes in favor of regents’ contract proposal

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 5, 2019

The University of Iowa’s Campaign to Organize Graduate Students membership voted Tuesday night in favor of the state Board of Regents’ negotiated contract, which includes an annual 2.1 percent pay...

Davenport couple accused of stealing

February 5, 2019

Authorities have accused a couple of stealing from a local business. Gregory Bubenyak, 58, and Lyda Bubenyak, 43, were charged Feb. 5 with second-degree theft. According to the arrest affidavit,...

Coralville man allegedly found with 28 grams of pot, various pills

February 5, 2019

Authorities have accused a local man of various drug and driving offenses. John Greb, 18, was charged Feb. 5 with a controlled-substance violation, OWI, four counts of first-offense possession of...

A speaker addresses members of UISG at the IMU on September 25, 2018.

UISG progress report details initiatives during 2018 fall semester

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 5, 2019

UI Student Government has released its fall 2018 progress report, which details the work of eight UISG committees during the fall semester. The report was released Jan. 30. UISG has released the statements...

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