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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

Liberty High School senior Scott Dill poses for a portrait in front of the school in North Liberty on Friday, October 18, 2019. Dill is DeGowin Blood Center’s first student to donate two gallons of blood before graduation.

Liberty High senior becomes DeGowin Blood Center’s first two-time Gallon Graduate

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 22, 2019

For Liberty High School senior Scott Dill, donating blood is just another part of his busy after-school routine as a senior. Dill is the first-ever two-time Gallon Graduate at the University of Iowa’s...

Kid Captain Kendra Hines signs a card for Hawkeye Football Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain Kendra Hines ‘on cloud nine’ to storm Kinnick with the Hawks

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 17, 2019

During week 18 of Teresa Hines’ pregnancy, blood tests revealed her baby had Down syndrome. Although Kendra, now 10, was born seven weeks early in a Cedar Rapids hospital, Teresa said she was unfazed...

Fran and Margret McCaffery discuss philanthopy at the IMU on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. After their son Patrick McCaffery was diagnosed with cancer, they began philanthropic work with the American Cancer Society and Coaches vs. Cancer.

Fran and Margaret McCaffery speak on their philanthropy at the UI and son’s cancer diagnosis

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter October 15, 2019

As University of Iowa head basketball coach Fran McCaffery and his wife Margaret McCaffery addressed a large crowd at the Iowa Memorial Union Tuesday night, images of the pair embracing cancer survivors...

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Carson King awarded a spot in the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter October 14, 2019

Carson King’s household name will soon become household decor. The “Iowa Legend” first received national recognition after his sign pleading for additional beer money from ESPN College GameDay...

Carson King presents a check for $3,004,202.14 to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Friday. King made headlines recently after a sign he held on ESPN’s game day resulted in raising millions of dollars  for a “beer fund."

Carson King presents $3 million to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 11, 2019

The Gerdin Family Lobby filled with donors and families at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital Friday afternoon as Carson King presented the $3 million he raised through his recent...

Kid Captain Gabby Yoder holds a large pack of gum to give Hawkeye Head Coach Kirk Ferentz at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain shows her heart belongs to the Hawkeyes

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 11, 2019

With a spunky personality and sparkly pink glasses, Kid Captain Gabby Yoder is excited to hit the field this weekend as the Hawkeyes take on Penn State.  Abigail Yoder, mother to Gabby and her two...

UIHC maternity researcher Stephen Hunter poses for a portrait on Monday Oct. 7, 2019. Maternal medicine experts with UIHC, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health have received a $10 million dollar grant to improve maternal health outcomes in the state.

University of Iowa receives grant to improve statewide maternal health

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 9, 2019

In a rural state such as Iowa, many residents face challenges when accessing maternal-health care because hospital locations may be spread out. A grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration...

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Following his second kidney transplant, Kid Captain is ready to cheer on the Hawkeyes

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor October 4, 2019

  Andrew Morlan received his first kidney transplant when he was 1 year old. Because of a rare condition called twin-twin transfusion syndrome, Andrew’s kidneys did not have appropriate blood...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 28, 2019.

Carson King fundraiser reaches $3 million

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor October 2, 2019

Following the announcement of the end of the Carson King fundraiser on Tuesday night, the “Iowa Legend” tweeted out that local Busch Light distributors across the state of Iowa sent in an additional...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 28, 2019.

Carson King raises $2,959,336.30 for the kids

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 1, 2019

Carson King, the “Iowa Legend,” announced Tuesday that he raised $2,959,336.30 “for the kids” at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in the last month. At the Sept. 14...

Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum poses for the camera in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Family supports Kid Captain along road to recovery

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 26, 2019

Enzo Thongsoum passed every test he needed to as a 21-month-old with flying colors — until he began having unexplained seizures. His family took him to the hospital in their hometown of Des Moines,...

Albert Persson teaches a Tai Chi class in UI Health Care in Coralville on Wednesday Sept. 25, 2019. Persson began teaching Tai Chi after notices the benefits on his joints.

UIHC offers Tai Chi classes

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 25, 2019

With a new spin on traditional exercise, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is offering Tai Chi classes at its Iowa River landing facility twice every week to assist with fall prevention for adults...