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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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Madison Lotenschtein poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday.

Tracing the origins and present-day resurgence of anti-Semitism

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter September 26, 2019

My father, Daniel, was having dinner at his friend Oscar’s house when Oscar’s father said, “I get along with everyone, except the Jews.”  “But Dad,” Oscar explained, “Dan is Jewish.”  “Oh...

A puppy looks through the window of its kennel at Petland in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, proposed new rules that would improve living conditions for domestic animals.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture proposes new protection rules for animal shelters and stores

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter September 26, 2019

Iowa’s statewide call for bans on puppy mills, large commercial breeders, and even pet stores continues to be a topic of discussion for the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. After the veto...

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...

From left: Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds  Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen.

Hawkeye Marching Band madness: After Harreld’s Cy-Hawk remarks, universities move forward

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2019

Rivalry is at the forefront of the University of Iowa and Iowa State University relationship this week as the institutions’ leaders shared split views on the future of the state’s long running annual...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.

Harreld reaches out to Hawkeye Marching Band after Cy-Hawk game incidents

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 25, 2019

More than a week after the annual Cy-Hawk game, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addressed the Hawkeye Marching Band directly on Tuesday following allegations that Iowa State University fans...

Busch cuts ties with Carson King following offensive tweets

Busch cuts ties with Carson King following offensive tweets

Alexandra Skores and Robert Read September 24, 2019

After a 2011 social media post from ‘Iowa Legend’ Carson King was brought to the attention of Anheuser-Busch, the company announced Tuesday that it will be cutting all ties to the Iowa State fan. In...

Iowa 3rd Congressional District-elect Cindy Axne speaks to supporters during the statewide Democratic candidates' watch party at Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Nov. 6, 2018.

Iowa’s Democratic delegation supports impeachment inquiry into Trump

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor September 24, 2019

Iowa's three Democratic representatives in Congress said they support beginning an impeachment inquiry into President Trump after reports surfaced that Trump allegedly pressured the Ukrainian president...

Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott blocks Miami (Ohio) linebacker Myles Reid during Iowa football vs. Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019. Iowa defeated the Miami (Ohio) 38-14.

Injuries remain prevalent for Hawkeye football

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 24, 2019

Iowa football’s first bye week could not have come at a better time, and that has been the theme for the past two weeks.  As usual, the injuries riddling the offensive line and Iowa’s secondary...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Barta speaks on alleged incident regarding Hawkeye Marching Band

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 24, 2019

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta spoke about the alleged incident regarding the Hawkeye Marching Band from Sept. 14 in Ames on Tuesday, noting it will continue to be examined while stressing his support...

Left: UI President Bruce Harreld speaks to the DI on Sept. 23 in the Adler Journalism Building. Right: ISU President Wendy Wintersteen gives a presentation to the state Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames on June 6.

Iowa State commits to keeping Cy-Hawk series alive after UI president questions its future

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2019

After University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld questioned the future of the annual Cy-Hawk game in a sit-down interview on Monday with The Daily Iowan and called for improved safety protocols in light...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 9, 2018.

Kim Reynolds says she’s ‘confident’ Iowa’s universities will find Cy-Hawk game solution

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 24, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday said she doesn't believe ending the annual Cy-Hawk rivalry-series game is an option after University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld on Monday told The Daily Iowan he's...

Sugar Fiend Sweets owner Ramya Kolusu poses for a portrait with a pint of her Black & Gold ice cream in the kitchen of the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Kolusu is in her final semester at the University of Iowa and was inspired to start her own ice cream business by a now-closed ice cream shop in her hometown, Clinton, Iowa. She began making her own ice cream approximately three years ago after learning from videos online.

UI senior succeeds in ice cream and sweet treat business

Thomas Duong, News Reporter September 24, 2019

On the first floor of the Bedell Entrepreneurial Learning Laboratory, a small kitchen is home to a few appliances, a pile of supplies cluttered in the corner of the room, and an inventory of delicately...