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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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Newman Abuissa, a Syrian-American, talks about the Syrian peoples experience at the UICHR Syria Panel in the University Capitol Centre on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Emily Burds)

Iowa City engineer announces congressional bid

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor June 30, 2019

Democrat Newman Abuissa, an Iowa City transportation engineer, launched a campaign for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District on June 30 at an event in the Iowa City Public Library. Abuissa was born and...

Rita Hart, Democratic candidate for Iowa's Second Congressional District, speaks to supporters at Yotopia in Iowa City on Sunday.

Rita Hart makes a campaign stop at Iowa City Yotopia

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor June 30, 2019

Rita Hart, a Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, made a campaign stop in Iowa City on June 30, where she spoke about her experience as a public-school teacher and growing up on...

during a town hall event at the Unity Center in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, June 30, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

2020 candidate Marianne Williamson spreads message in Cedar Rapids

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter June 30, 2019

Marianne Williamson, author and Democratic presidential-nomination candidate, advocated for children’s wellness and the integration of compassion and love into politics in a town hall at the Unity Center...

Gubernatorial candidate Ross Wilburn speaks during the Johnson County Democrats BBQ at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. Multiple gubernatorial candidates spoke at the event as well as guest speaker Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa).

Former Iowa City mayor runs for Iowa House in special election

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 30, 2019

Ross Wilburn, a former Iowa City mayor, is the Democratic nominee in a special election for the Iowa House of Representatives in Ames. Iowa House District 46 was vacated by Rep. Lisa Heddens after...

Democratic presidential candidates wave to the crowd as they arrive to the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami on Thursday, June 27, 2019, for Day 2 of the first Democratic presidential primary debates for the 2020 elections. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

Iowa Democrats react to second night of presidential-nomination debates

DI Staff June 27, 2019

Rosemary Schwartz, the Democratic chair in Benton County, said Sen. Kamala Harris stood out to her in the Democratic presidential-nomination debates on June 27 even though she has supported former Vice...

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Iowa football set to wear alternate uniforms against Penn State on Oct. 12

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 27, 2019

For the first time since thrashing Ohio State, 55-24, on Nov. 4, 2017, Iowa will wear alternate uniforms. The Hawkeyes will don them for the first time against Penn State on Oct. 12. October 12th....

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl looks to pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.

Pemsl, Fredrick back Bohannon on and off the floor

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 27, 2019

After lighting up the college basketball world with his clutch buckets from deep last season, Jordan Bohannon underwent hip surgery in May, and his status for the 2019-20 season is up in the air. Bohannon...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI resists Modern Piping’s attempt to arbitrate claim to attorney fees

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2019

After the University of Iowa in May paid a Cedar Rapids contractor millions it owed to settle a years-long court battle, the UI on June 26 resisted the firm’s motion to initiate arbitration to recover...

People mingle before the State of the Downtown annual meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The meeting was held in the alleyway behind Discerning Eye in downtown Iowa City. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Downtown District plans to invest in downtown alleys

Tian Liu, News Reporter June 27, 2019

A crowd filled with Iowa City residents and Downtown District employees gathered in the colorfully painted alley space behind Discerning Eye Optical on the evening of June 26 for the annual State of the...

A young attendee speaks to the school board during an Iowa City school board meeting at the Professional Development Center on March 27, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

IC School District proposes sustainability resolution

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 27, 2019

Iowa City School District students are a step closer to achieving their goal of pushing the district to take action on climate change. School Board members expect to vote on a resolution addressing...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley dives for a toucdown during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

DI Film Room: Reviewing the 2019 Outback Bowl

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 26, 2019

Iowa's 27-22 2019 Outback Bowl win over Mississippi State marked its second postseason victory in two years after suffering five bowl defeats in a row. Although they won, the Hawkeyes posted minus-15...