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The Daily Iowan

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

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass 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.

Stanley continues chase for Long’s Hawkeye history

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor August 29, 2019

Hanging in the back of Iowa’s quarterbacks' room is a picture of Chuck Long, one of the best quarterbacks to ever suit up for the Hawkeyes. That’s the man Nate Stanley is chasing. When looking...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids a defender during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Hawkeye football set to kick off season against new Miami (Ohio) team

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

As weeks go for the Hawkeyes, they couldn’t have asked for a better one leading up to Saturday’s season-opening matchup against Miami (Ohio).  On Wednesday, the NCAA and Big Ten Conference announced...

Artist Tilly Woodward holds the book Everyday Joy which explores the process of creating the murals during a meet and greet for the new art instillation Everyday Joy in the Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Aug. 29, 2019. Over 300 children worked on this project that celebrates the memory of Mollie Tibbetts.

‘Everyday Joy’ murals at Children’s Hospital honor Mollie Tibbetts

Charlie Peckman, Senior Reporter August 29, 2019

Room 1862-1 in the Stead Family Children’s Hospital Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics division was quiet with the lull of conversation Thursday evening as robust fluorescent light illuminated five...

President Donald Trump pauses during a speech at the Iowa GOP's America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on June 11, 2019.

31 biofuel waivers become topic for 2020 Democrats in Iowa

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 29, 2019

After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved 31 waivers for oil refineries that ethanol producers say destroys demand for corn, support for the president among Iowa agriculture is being tested.  Democratic...

A kitten sits in the kennel with its two siblings waiting for adoption at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Volunteers call summer "Kitten Season" since there is usually a large influx of young felines brought for adoption to local animal centers.

Iowa City businesses invited to foster kittens for animal center

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 29, 2019

It’s what the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center calls “kitten season” — a time period of overcrowding, largely because of an increasing number of kittens housed in its facility, as the...

Supporters of Kamala Harris outside of the  Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, June 9, 2019. 19 democrats spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame.

Update: Presidential hopefuls Pete Buttigieg, Michael Bennet, Joe Biden to visit Iowa City on Labor Day

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 29, 2019

Three presidential hopefuls will visit Iowa City for Labor day — South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and former Vice President Joe Biden. Buttigieg will attend an office...

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Former UI medical-school student sentenced to prison for plot to murder professor

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2019

A former University of Iowa medical-school student was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison Wednesday for his plot to pay a hitman to murder one of his professors with a machine gun. U.S....

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI works on Fraternity/Sorority Life strategic plan

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2019

The University of Iowa continues to craft its plan for a healthier Fraternity/Sorority Life community, aiming to change the culture surrounding high-risk alcohol consumption that has resulted in student...

Lincoln Elementary is seen on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

Mann and Lincoln elementary schools introduce renovated facilities

Elisabeth Oster, News Reporter August 28, 2019

As Lincoln and Mann Elementary students entered their first day of school with excitement and full backpacks, they were greeted by completely renovated buildings. This summer, both Lincoln and Mann facilities...

The Chauncey Building is seen on Tuesday, April 10th, 2019.

FilmScene prepares to move into Chauncey building

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter August 28, 2019

FilmScene, Iowa City’s downtown theater, has announced an opening date of Sept. 20, as well as new programming and plans for the future of the art house.  The theater will celebrate its opening in...

Design by Haley Triem

University of Iowa community reacts after first vaping-related death confirmed

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter August 28, 2019

Some University of Iowa students report that they don’t know the potential dangers of vaping as researchers seek to understand its effects on health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Doodles, dots, and dashes: Inside the organized creativity of bullet journaling

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor August 28, 2019

Armed with pencils, a technicolor array of her beloved fine-point gel-pens, and a dozen or so patterned Post-It notes, University of Iowa sophomore Camryn Norton takes to the dotted pages of a small pink...