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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Dylan Montigney talks about Japans esports scene at an interview in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

UI gamers hope to develop new varsity collegiate eSport at Iowa

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter December 14, 2018

Some students have formed a group to expand their passion for gaming into what they hope will become a varsity sport at the University of Iowa. Student organizations involving e-sports, multiplayer video...

Fifth Ward Saints founder Carlos Honore works with students and volunteer coaches during a wrestling practice at Theodore Roosevelt Education Center on Monday, December 10, 2018. Fifth Ward Saints provides social-services alongside a variety of athletic and activity based after school programs to at risk students.

Fifth Ward Saints North program faces risk of relocation after Roosevelt shutdown

Chris Borro, News Reporter December 14, 2018

Members of Fifth Ward Saints North are considering finding a new location to call home after the Iowa City School District announced that the Roosevelt Education Center would close at the end of the academic...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Budget estimates decrease slightly, surplus on horizon

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 14, 2018

The state budget will have slightly less revenue in 2019 than was previously predicted, a state agency projected on Thursday. However, with nearly 5 percent growth in revenue compared with the previous...

The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen at the University Capitol Centre on Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign to bring African students to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 14, 2018

A crowdfunding campaign sponsored by International Programs and the Center for Advancement to bring African students to study at the University of Iowa has raised more than $6,500. The fund is intended...

A for sale sign is seen at the intersections of North Gilbert St. and Southgate Avenue on Thursday, December 13, 2018. The new Iowa City Diversion Center will be built on this property and will allow for those with mental illnesses to receive emergency care.

City Council approves rezoning of Johnson County Access Center

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 13, 2018

The Iowa City City Council approved a request to rezone the Johnson County Access Center on Dec. 4. The county requested a rezoning for the center in August, said Anne Russett, the senior Planner in...

Grannies and neighborhood activists fight local CAFOs

Grannies and neighborhood activists fight local CAFOs

Julia Poska, News Reporter December 13, 2018

Paul Greenough loves living on the rural outskirts of Iowa City. The UI professor emeritus of history and public health sleeps 50 feet away from rows of corn and miles from the city’s urban center. But...

Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses her supporters at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.

2018 in Iowa politics

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter December 13, 2018

MARCH: State budget cuts hit regent universities Following cuts to the state Board of Regents in the fiscal 2017 budget, Gov. Kim Reynolds approved $10.9 million in additional budget cuts to be equally...

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks during a press conference in the IMU on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

4 UI fraternities lose registered student org status, 6 on probation

Kayli Reese, News Editor December 13, 2018

The University of Iowa on Thursday removed Delta Chi, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s status as registered student organizations following the UI’s removal of Kappa Sigma’s status on Wednesday....

Couples and friends sit, walk, and talk in the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Freddy’s and Panera Bread comes to the Old Capitol Town Center, Office of Sustainability moves out

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter December 13, 2018

The Old Capitol Town Center will see new additions next semester with two chain restaurants, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers and Panera Bread, moving in. Kevin Digmann, general manager of...

DITV News: Bernardine Franks Feature

Susanna Klooster, TV Reporter December 13, 2018

The interior of the Visual Arts Building on the west side of campus as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

UI art students use new technology to turn their thoughts into reality

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 13, 2018

 The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History trains students to use new technology to bring their thoughts to reality. Computerized numerical cutting is a process by which a computer commands...

Bernadine Franks, a 67-year-old upcoming UI graduate, poses for a portrait in Wild Bills Coffeeshop on Tuesday, December 12, 2018. Franks made a promise to her mother she would graduate college and now she is earning a degree in social work.

67-year-old woman to graduate the UI on Saturday

Josie Fischels, News Reporter December 13, 2018

More than 50 years ago, Bernadine Franks made a promise. “I was a pretty good student in school,” Franks said. “[My mom] just wanted more for me and knew I was capable of doing more than I had to...

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