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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

People walk in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Iowa City has released plans for renovations and updates to the area.

Is Iowa City’s Ped Mall worthy of national landmark status?

Maria Kuiper, News Reporter October 18, 2018

The city of Iowa City may seek recognition for the historic status of the Pedestrian Mall if community members agree it should receive such a designation. The Iowa City Historic Preservation Committee...

Chef, Ben Smart poses for a photo at Big Grove Brewery in Solon Ia on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018. Smart had just opened up a new menu at the for the public.

Big Grove executive chef named Iowa Restaurateur of the Year

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter October 18, 2018

Benjamin Smart, the executive chef and partner of Big Grove Brewery, was recently named Restaurateur of the Year by the Iowa Restaurant Association. Smart said he received a call out of the blue one day...

Second of 4 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean candidates holds forum

Second of 4 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean candidates holds forum

Chris Borro, News Reporter October 18, 2018

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hosted Susan Williams, vice dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University, as the second candidate for the college’s...

Nick Pfeiffer discusses his involvment as producer in the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau on October 16, 2018.

Documentary examining Iowa City’s wrestling, writing legacies wins regional Emmy award

Christopher Borro, News Reporter October 17, 2018

A documentary honoring a pair of unique Iowa City legacies has won a regional Emmy. “Cultivation: Writing and Wrestling in Iowa City” is a 24-minute award-winning documentary created through a collaboration...

Schaeffer Hall as seen on Oct. 9, 2018.

UI uses $1.6 million in grants to focus on humanities research

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 17, 2018
The UI Obermann Center received two grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for academic research in the humanities.
Student Gardeners and volunteers help move the greenhouse at the UI Student Garden on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

UI Gardeners group seeks donors in light of budget cuts

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 17, 2018

After two years of budget cuts, the University of Iowa delayed plans to fund the UI Gardeners’ recent proposal to build a garden plot on campus. Group past Co-Presidents Jacob Simpson and Sophie Gunnink...

Community members gather on the Pentacrest to protest the closing of the Labor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.

Students, faculty members, and community members rally to save UI Labor Center

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 17, 2018

Students and workers gathered on the Pentacrest Wednesday evening to show their support for the Labor Center, in part calling for clearer communication and stronger representation in the decision to close...

Kim Reynolds speaks at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Reynolds is running for a full term in the 2018 gubernatorial election. (Thomas A. Stewart/ Daily Iowan)

State budget a debacle in gubernatorial race

Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter October 17, 2018

A government financial service on Tuesday estimated that the state’s revenue will grow in 2019 by 4.9 percent. That’s nearly 3 points higher than the actual revenue growth between 2017 and 2018. In...

Participants in Iowa City Pride parade walk towards the old capital.

UI earns 4 out of 5 stars for LGBTQ friendliness

Josie Fischels, News Reporter October 17, 2018

The University of Iowa earned four out of five stars on the Campus Pride Index, an online tool that calculates and displays the LGBTQ-friendliness of college campuses. This measurement makes the UI the...

Tiffin man accused of stealing lottery tickets

Tiffin man accused of stealing lottery tickets

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter October 17, 2018

Authorities have accused a Tiffin man of stealing lottery tickets. Eric Burgess, 52, has been charged with three counts of forgery or theft of a lottery ticket and second-degree theft. According...

To raise awareness about mental health, the first UI Mental Health fair was held in the IMU on April 5, 2017.

Fresh Check Day aims to lessen the stigma about mental health

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 17, 2018

Hubbard Park will be bustling today for the third-annual Fresh Check Day, a mental-health resource fair organized by University Counseling Service and 22 other campus and community organizations. The...

A Tesla automated driving research vehicle sits in a garage on display during an open house at the National Advanced Driving Simulator in Coralville on Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Researchers examine drivers’ understanding of vehicle safety systems

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 16, 2018

As vehicles’ safety systems continue to advance, drivers may begin to believe less attention is needed and driving will now be easier. That appears to be the findings of a study done by the National...

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