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 City man accused of abusing, threatening a woman

Iowa City man accused of abusing, threatening a woman

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 12, 2018

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of kicking and choking a woman. Zamir Hines-Smith, 26, 2001 Keokuk St., was charged Nov. 9 with domestic-abuse assault impeding air/blood flow and obstruction...

Local climate advocates push for national carbon tax

Local climate advocates push for national carbon tax

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter November 12, 2018

Following the announcement in October that Canada will begin taxing carbon in 2019 and a failed attempt to pass a similar measure in Washington, local climate activists are pushing to create such a tax...

Local Iowa city DJs, Aditya Chahande and Davin Titus posed for a picture. Aditya is a DJ at Eden and Davin is a DJ at Summit.

UI seniors and part-time DJs hope to push EDM scene in Iowa City

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter November 12, 2018

Iowa City’s electronic dance music community had never been fully recognized until two UI seniors and part-time DJs took it upon themselves to create “UIEDM,” a community of local fans that meets...

The Chemistry Platoon assists students who are taking General Chemistry or Principles of Chemistry classes. They meet twice a week where they receive tutoring and engage in discussion review.

Chemistry Platoon helps UI student-veterans re-adjust to classroom

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 12, 2018

When looking back on making his transition from being in the Army to going to college, Scott Daly, a UI chemistry assistant professor and the creator of the Chemistry Platoon, remembered how difficult...

Johnson County supervisor candidate Phil Hemingway stands for a portrait in his mechanic’s shop on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.

Hemingway will run for county supervisor in December, Carberry still ‘unsure’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 9, 2018

Johnson County Supervisor Mike Carberry said he is unsure if he will run for a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors in December’s special election. Iowa City School Board member Phil Hemingway will run...

DITV: Raygun & National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

November 9, 2018

Raygun, a store located in Downtown Iowa City, is raising money by selling t-shirts for the National Homelessness Awareness Month.

Fans spectate during the Iowa vs. Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 23-0.

ESPN ranks Hawkeye student section No. 5 in the country

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 9, 2018

“Back in Black” plays over Kinnick’s speakers. The scoreboard displays the Hawkeye football team walking out of the tunnel. Kinnick booms with fans yelling and cheering as the players reach the field...

Kid Captain Mason Gonzalez laughs during Iowa Football Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug 11, 2018.

Kid Captain Mason Gonzalez thrives with the help of a ‘speech generating device’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 9, 2018

Seven-year-old Mason Gonzalez has his own way of communicating and telling his “mom and dad he loves them.” Mason, a native of Jesup, Iowa, will be the Kid Captain for Iowa’s football game against...

Fans walk up the steps to Kinnick Stadium after alighting from the Hawkeye Express before a football game against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3, 2016.

The Hawkeye Express: An intrinsic part of the game-day experience

David Harmantas, Photographer November 9, 2018

“It’s coming. It’s coming,” squealed a toddler as she clapped her hands. Within a few seconds, with the hiss of air being released from its brakes, the Hawkeye Express slid to a stop next to the...

The country reacts to former UI student and Hawkeye football player becoming attorney general

The country reacts to former UI student and Hawkeye football player becoming attorney general

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief November 8, 2018

After President Trump fired Jeff Sessions on Wednesday, it was announced that Matthew Whitaker would take his place, at least temporarily, as the interim attorney general. Whitaker is a UI alum and...

Attendees chant during the Trump is not above the law rally at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The protest was organized in reaction to the Trumps firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Protesters and counter-protesters gather on Pentacrest in wake of Jeff Sessions firing

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 8, 2018

Protesters took to the Pentacrest Thursday to stand against the President Trump’s recent moves to shakeup the U.S. Justice Department, gathering to send the message that “nobody’s above the law.” The...

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