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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Alynda Segarra, the front woman of Hooray for the Riff Raff, raises a fist during a performance for the annual Mission Creek festival at the Englert Theater in Iowa City on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Englert releases lineup for its annual Mission Creek Festival

Sarah Stortz, Arts Editor December 10, 2019

The Englert Theater has officially released the lineup for the next installation of Mission Creek Festival. The music and literary festival will take place April 1-4.  Musical acts will include The...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld prepares to speak to the state Board of Regents at a meeting in Urbandale on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The regents voted unanimously to pass the public/private partnership.

Regents sign $1.1 billion UI Utility System public/private partnership

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2019

URBANDALE — When University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld visited the headquarters of French energy conglomerate ENGIE in September, the environment he saw impressed him. Several floors below where...

The Cloakroom: Connecting candidates to campus

The Cloakroom: Connecting candidates to campus

Jake Nemmers, Audio Producer December 10, 2019

In Iowa, campaign field organizers are in heavy demand — personal connections are king when persuading Iowans to turn out and stand in a Democratic presidential candidate’s corner on caucus night....

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers waves to an attendee during her farewell ceremony in the IMU on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Shivers will be moving to the Ohio State University in January.

University of Iowa officials plan for change from previous roles

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 10, 2019

A line of Hawkeyes extended outside the door of the IMU Second Floor Ballroom on Monday with people eager to offer their well-wishes and extend warm embraces to Vice President for Student Life Melissa...

Iowa doctor launches campaign to 'replenish kids' mental health'

Iowa doctor launches campaign to ‘replenish kids’ mental health’

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 9, 2019

When emergency room doctor Jeffrey Brown saw the work of “accidental fundraiser” Carson King and his impact for the children at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Brown decided to use the momentum...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

UI president: Declaring a climate crisis must come with action

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor December 9, 2019

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld said he “declare[s] a climate crisis” Monday in an interview with The Daily Iowan — but he went further to contemplate the UI community's action to end...

Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City answers a question during the Eastern Iowa Legislative Forum hosted by The Daily Iowan at the Iowa City Public Library on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. The forum surrounded topics including education, state budget, medicare, and environmental issues. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Democratic lawmakers question risks of UI’s potential public/private partnership

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2019

Democratic state lawmakers who represent Johnson County said Sunday that they fear the University of Iowa’s pursuit of a potential public/private partnership to operate its utility system is a gamble...

Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa celebrates after a play during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Epenesa, Wirfs not focused on NFL ahead of Holiday Bowl

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2019

A recent trend in college football is for top-tier players to skip their team’s bowl game in order to prepare for the NFL Draft. Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs and A.J. Epenesa will be exceptions to that...

Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg speaks during a town hall at the Coralville Marriott on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Mayor Buttigieg spoke to a crowd of over two thousand people at the event.

Photos: Pete Buttigieg Town Hall (12/08/19)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist December 8, 2019

On Sunday afternoon, South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke to a crowd of over 2,000 at a Marriott in Coralville during a town hall event, making it the largest crowd he's drawn in Johnson County...

USC quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) drops back to pass against UCLA during the third quarter at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Iowa embracing chance to face ‘name-brand’ USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 8, 2019

On Dec. 27, it’ll be fashion, movies, and big city lights versus cornfields, cowboys, and a small-town vibe. While those stereotypes may or may not be true across the city or state, the play styles...

South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg takes the stage during a town hall at the Coralville Marriott on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Mayor Buttigieg spoke to a crowd of over 2,000 people at the event.

Pete Buttigieg pitches country unity amid scrutiny over private-sector work

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter December 8, 2019

South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg drew his biggest Johnson County crowd to date in his first visit since his rise to the top of the latest Iowa poll, amid new controversies and shots by fellow...

The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Video: The Daily Iowan’s Eastern Iowa legislative forum

December 8, 2019

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