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

Iowa State Auditor-elect Rob Sand speaks to supporters during the statewide Democratic candidates watch party at Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

State Auditor’s office limited to investigations of Iowa Medicaid

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter November 27, 2018

The investigation into Iowa’s privatized Medicaid system has recently developed into a focus of the state Auditor’s Office. Auditor-elect Rob Sand was the only Democratic challenger to unseat a Republican...

UI senior Austin Hughes named Rhodes scholar

UI senior Austin Hughes named Rhodes scholar

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 27, 2018

After being named a Rhodes scholar, UI senior Austin Hughes said he “cycled through anxiety, joy, worry — the whole gamut of emotions.” On Nov. 17, Hughes became one of 32 Rhodes scholars from...

Boxes of cereal line the shelves inside of Melk, a diner and cereal bar, located in the old Food Republic space on Washington St. in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New diner and cereal bar brings a fresh look on breakfast to downtown Iowa City

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 27, 2018

“An unconventional atmosphere, food that straight slaps, and a staff you’ll wanna DM,” advertises an upcoming twist on breakfast on Melk’s newly launched Instagram page. Melk, a diner and cereal...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. Staff members of Pappajohn are working to develop new innovation methods for the University of Iowa.

UI fosters innovation on many levels

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter November 26, 2018

With plans to build a new center of innovation and the hiring of a chief innovation officer, the University of Iowa will continue to build on its reputation of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship...

The panel speaks during the Its On Us town hall meeting hosted by UISG at the IMU on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. UISG is remodeling its sexual assault campaign.

UISG and other organizations say ‘It’s on Us’ to combat sexual violence

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter November 26, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government has expanded its campaign to educate students about sexual assault and support survivors. In September 2014, the Obama administration premiered “It’s On Us,”...

Professor Natoshia Askelson poses for a portrait in the College of Public Health on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018.

College of Public Health builds healthy eating habits in rural schools

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 26, 2018

The University of Iowa College of Public Health is making strides to give K-12 students healthier meal options in their lunchrooms, particularly in rural school districts. The Healthy Schools/Healthy...

AP reporters reflect on their time at the DI

AP reporters reflect on their time at the DI

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor November 26, 2018

Associated Press Reporters Ryan Foley and Grant Schulte only spent a couple of years at The Daily Iowan together, but they both made their mark on the publication and went on to make careers doing the...

Wilton man accused of stealing lottery tickets from Caseys

Wilton man accused of stealing lottery tickets from Casey’s

November 26, 2018

Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of a Wilton man accused of stealing five lottery tickets. Law enforcement suspect Jeffrey Gilliam, 32, has committed lottery fraud. According to the...

School board member Phil Hemingway speaks during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Democrats and Republicans nominate their candidates for Board of Supervisors

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter November 26, 2018

As the Dec. 18 special election for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors approaches, Republicans and Democrats of Johnson County have chosen their candidates for the position. The special election...

380 Express bus adds additional route on Saturdays

380 Express bus adds additional route on Saturdays

Caleb McCullogh, News Reporter November 26, 2018

Responding to the increasing popularity of the 380 Express bus, officials have added an additional route on Saturdays to serve residents in the Corridor. The service began on Nov. 24 and will continue...

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

New student organization wants to bring fair trade to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 26, 2018

A new student organization, Fair Trade at Iowa, wants to make the University of Iowa a certified fair-trade university and educate students and the Iowa City community about the value of the fair-trade...

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