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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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The Cloakroom: A competitive 2nd Congressional District

The Cloakroom: A competitive 2nd Congressional District

Jake Nemmers, Audio Producer October 23, 2019

In this episode of The Cloakroom, our host sits down with Daily Iowan reporter Caleb McCullough to talk to him about the solidifying primary fields for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race....

Sarah Fisher Gardial, Dean of the Tippie College of Business, speaks during the state Board of Regents meeting inside the IMU Main Lounge on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. Gardial spoke changes in the market dynamics that led to the decision to close the full-time M.B.A. program.

Tippie Dean Sarah Fisher-Gardial to lead Belmont University’s business school

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 23, 2019

Tippie College of Business Dean Sarah Fisher-Gardial on Wednesday announced to the community Wednesday she will serve as the dean of Belmont University's business school in Nashville. Gardial, who has...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers reacts to a compliment during the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade through downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers named Ohio State University VP

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2019

The University of Iowa’s “Black and Gold Veep,” Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers, will soon exchange her Hawkeye colors for scarlet and grey at Ohio State University as its next head...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Hearing for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts delayed

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 22, 2019

An evidence-suppression hearing for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing UI student Mollie Tibbetts last year, was delayed Tuesday. The hearing, which was supposed to begin Tuesday, has...

The Latino Native American Cultural Center is seen on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2019.

UI creates Latinx Living Learning Community to unite students

Lauren White, News Reporter October 22, 2019

In an effort to provide a healthy transition into college life and offer a platform for students who identify as Latinx, the University of Iowa created a new Living Learning Community — called “Unidos,”...

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks with The Daily Iowan in the IMU on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019.

Marianne Williamson says her campaign ‘must continue’

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 22, 2019

Far-removed from the brisk fall wind in Iowa City, author and Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson said her campaign “must continue” despite its small size compared to other candidates,...

Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser is tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Iowa’s run defense, receiver depth key against Northwestern

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2019

Northwestern clinched the 2018 Big Ten West title at Kinnick Stadium last season after downing the Hawkeyes, 14-10, in an ugly game for both sides. The Wildcats paraded around the field celebrating...

Former Hawkeye named to National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Former Hawkeye named to National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 22, 2019

It was announced on Tuesday that former Hawkeye national champion and current USA Wrestling National Freestyle Coach, Bill Zadick, will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished...

The future site of the new Stanley Art Museum is seen on Friday, August 27th, 2019. The Stanley Art museum will relocate from the Iowa Memorial Union to its own building across from the university library.

Stanley Museum of Art continues fundraising efforts

Sarah Altemeier, News Reporter October 22, 2019

As the University of Iowa continues to fundraise toward the Stanley Museum of Art’s new building, it recently issued $5 million in bonds to help fund the capital project costs. The $50 million museum...

A portion of a fossil collection sits out in Trowbridge Hall on the University of Iowa campus on Oct. 15, 2019. The collection, which includes approximately 18000 fossils, was donated to the UI in August by Fort Dodge resident Robert Wolf.

UI fossil collection receives 18,000 donated pieces

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 21, 2019

Fort Dodge native Robert Wolf recently donated his 18,000-piece fossil collection to the University of Iowa with hopes that it will help students and faculty pursue research this fall. The collection...

Linda Kerber, recently elected to the Council of the American Philosophical Society, poses for a portrait in the University of Iowa’s main library on October 15, 2019. Among Kerber’s accomplishments are fellowships with the National Endowment for the Humanities, and a Guggenheim Memorial fellowship.

Distinguished UI historian elected to council of American Philosophical Society

Cory Tays, News Reporter October 21, 2019

Distinguished University of Iowa historian, professor, and author Linda Kerber was recently named to the Council of the American Philosophical Society — the oldest learned society in the country. Since...

Professor of Physical Therapy Kathleen Sluka poses in front of her artwork in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on July 29, 2019. Her artwork focuses on the life of cells.

UI research professors receive $13 million to prevent opioid misuse

Gretchen Lenth, News Reporter October 21, 2019

The National Institute of Health provided two new grants totaling nearly $13 million to a diverse team of University of Iowa research professors who will address the issue of chronic pain and opioid misuse...