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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

Founder and president of the Article III Project, Mike Davis, talks about his organization’s goals of defending President Trump’s Supreme Court nominees in Java House on Thursday, October 17th, 2019. Davis and his team helped defend Brett Kavanaugh during his indigictment proceedings.

How a University of Iowa grad became a central Republican strategist in the Kavanaugh hearings, Trump impeachment

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor October 25, 2019

University of Iowa graduate Mike Davis is a Republican strategist best known for his brash rhetoric and being a central figure in pushing through President Donald Trump’s court nominees, including the...

A server retrieves a dish from the kitchen at the Marion location of Short’s Burgers & Shine on Thursday, Oct. 24 2019. This is the first Short’s location outside of the Iowa City area.

Short’s Burger & Shine expands to Marion

Charlie Peckman, Senior Reporter October 24, 2019

Flaunting exposed brick, Edison bulbs, and a variety of local beers — not to mention mouth-watering portions of local beef — Iowa City Short’s Burger & Shine has expanded outside the friendly...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

University of Iowa to shift outreach and engagement programming to colleges

Sarah Altemeier, News Reporter October 24, 2019

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that next fall it will restructure its Outreach and Engagement Office to offer such programming through individual colleges and departments. In 2013, former UI...

The Boyd Law Building is seen on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.

76 UI law students oppose Trump’s judicial nominee for U.S. Court of Appeals

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 24, 2019

Seventy-six students in the University of Iowa College of Law signed on to a letter to Iowa’s U.S. senators imploring them to oppose one of President Trump’s judicial nominations to the United States...

University of Iowa new DEO and first female chair in the college of Psychiatry, Peggy Nopoulos poses for a portrait on Monday October 7, 2019.

Meet Peggy Nopoulos, the first woman to chair the UI Department of Psychiatry

Lauren White, News Reporter October 24, 2019

The University of Iowa has assigned its first female chair of the Psychiatry Department with the appointment of Peggy Nopoulos. Nopoulos became department executive officer in July 2018 after being...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle goes for a layup during a women's basketball matchup between Wisconsin and Iowa on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 71-53.

New offense meets new era for Hawkeye women’s basketball

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

Just a year removed from having some of the best post players in the country, the Iowa women’s basketball offense is taking a slightly different tone for the coming season. The departure of one of...

Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger keeps the ball away from Baylor guard Chloe Jackson during the NCAA Elite 8 game against Baylor at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Monday, April 1, 2019. The Bears defeated the Hawkeyes 85-53.

Iowa women’s basketball Amanda Ollinger ready for starting role

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

Amanda Ollinger has been on the team the past three seasons and even appeared in all 36 games in 2018-19 but hasn’t gotten a ton of playing time. This year, however, she’ll get more playing time and...

Iowa forward/center Monika Czinano #25 pulls the ball down during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

Five takeaways from women’s basketball media day

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

After losing three crucial starters, Iowa women’s basketball’s focus going into the upcoming season is on having a new identity with the same expectations.  The team features several newcomers...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI forms vice president for Student Life search committee

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 24, 2019

The University of Iowa has announced a search committee for the new vice president for Student Life following the departure of current Student Life head Melissa Shivers. Ohio State University on Wednesday...

Rep. Tim Ryan speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Tim Ryan drops 2020 presidential bid

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 24, 2019

Democratic U.S. Representative from Ohio Tim Ryan ended his bid for the presidency on Thursday, announcing his withdrawal in a video on Twitter.  Ryan campaigned on tackling economic unrest facing...

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, spoke out to the Iowa City community during his “Culture War” tour.  His tour at The University Iowa took place in the Iowa Memorial Union at 7pm on October 23, 2019.

Charlie Kirk visits UI to discuss conservative cultural issues

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor October 23, 2019

Turning Point USA founder and Executive Director Charlie Kirk stopped in Iowa City on Wednesday during his “Culture War” tour, to address the University of Iowa chapter of the college-student organization...

Megan Gogerty rehearses scenes from “Feast” during photo call at Riverside Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. “Feast” is a one-woman show and is interactive with the audience.

Dinner party takes a turn in Feast, an Iowa City playwright’s solo show

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter October 23, 2019

From small to large productions, a key point in theater is for cast members to work together in order to construct a fabulous show. For Iowa City playwright, Megan Gogerty, however, there is no need for...