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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

The Daily Iowan

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 9, 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 8, 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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Iowa players walk out of the tunnel before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football to face USC in Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 8, 2019

After a 9-3 regular season, Iowa finally knows where it will go to try to accomplish a 10-win season: the Holiday Bowl. The Hawkeyes will take on USC in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 27. The...

Bump Elliott, leader of Iowa's athletic department for 21 years, dies at 94

Bump Elliott, leader of Iowa’s athletic department for 21 years, dies at 94

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2019

Chalmers “Bump” Elliott, who guided men’s athletics at Iowa for 21 years, died Saturday. He was 94. “For over 75 years, Bump epitomized the best values of the Big Ten athletic conference...

Tom Steyer says he would support publicly funded elections

Tom Steyer says he would support publicly funded elections

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor December 8, 2019

Businessman Tom Steyer, told reporters at an Iowa City campaign stop that while he would support publicly funded elections, he is unsure if his largely self-funded campaign would be in the same position...