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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

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In this April 18, 2011 photo, Jane Meyer, senior associate athletic director at the University of Iowa, speaks in Normal, Ill. Meyer, the former no. 2 administrator for Iowa athletics will square off against the school in a trial beginning Monday, April 17, 2017, that centers on her claim that she suffered discrimination as a gay female who fought bias in college sports. The trial in a lawsuit brought by Meyer is expected to litigate whether Athletic Director Gary Barta's personnel moves were tough-but necessary judgment calls or tainted by discrimination. (Lori Ann Cook-Neisler/The Pantagraph via AP)

Barta: Complaints led to firing Griesbaum

April 24, 2017

By LUKE MEREDITH  Associated Press DES MOINES — University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta said Monday that three rounds of complaints from parents and field-hockey players prompted an investigation...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Another Sexual Assault Reported

April 24, 2017

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety received a report of a sexual assault that occurred during the early morning hours of April 23 at a westside residence hall. According to an email,...

Iowa City police respond to a "suspicious death" at 518 South Capitol Street in Iowa City on Sunday, April 23, 2017. According to the press release when officers arrived a deceased male subject was found. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Police probe ‘suspicious’ death

April 24, 2017

Iowa City police are investigating a suspicious death at a building on Sunday. According to a press release from the City of Iowa City, a man was found dead at 518 S. Capitol St. on April 23 after police...

Jane Meyer walks up the stairs at the Polk County Courthouse Wednesday during the third day of her trial against the University of Iowa. Meyer took the stand Wednesday afternoon. (The Daily Iowan/Blake Dowson)

Barta describes fallout with Meyer

April 24, 2017

By Luke Meredith Associated Press DES MOINES  — University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta testified April 21 that his relationship with a former top administrator deteriorated after Barta...