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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

The Daily Iowan

New CLAS Dean Steve Goddard poses for a portrait in Schaeffer Hall on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Plans of excellence, impact, autonomy, and accountability drive new CLAS dean as fall semester begins

Rachel Steil, News Reporter August 26, 2019

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Steven Goddard is enthusiastic to begin work this school year as he settles into his new position at the University of Iowa.  Goddard assumed the role of liberal-arts...

during Convocation on the Pentacrest on Sunday, August 25, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Letter from the Editor: The DI needs your voices

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2019

For journalism to contribute to the functioning of a healthy democratic society — one in which all members have access to accurate information to use in making sound decisions — it can’t be produced...

Former Navy Admiral to challenge for Joni Ernst's Senate seat

Former Navy Admiral to challenge for Joni Ernst’s Senate seat

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor August 26, 2019

Retired Navy Admiral Michael Franken announced Monday he would be seeking the Democratic nomination to unseat Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. Franken released a video launching his campaign, highlighting...

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek speaks with players before Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

O-line set to be a strength for Iowa football

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor August 26, 2019

The success of a football team can often be traced to controlling the line of scrimmage. If that’s the case, the Iowa offense should pose a challenge for opponents this season. Iowa returns a veteran...

Students make their way to Kinnick Stadium for Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

UI freshmen: What it means to be a Hawkeye

DI Staff August 26, 2019

Beginning this semester, The Daily Iowan is implementing the Inclusion & Engagement Initiative. We are committing to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our newsroom and improving the representation...

MUSC Executive Director of Student Programs and Student Diversity TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice presidency of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019.

Resigned UI diversity administrator ‘telecommuting’ into work

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-chief August 26, 2019

The University of Iowa administrator who resigned earlier this month after serving seven weeks as associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion signed an agreement to telecommute and is...

On-Iowa volunteers help a family move items into Burge Hall during move-in on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

Expanded housing returns as residence halls overflow

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 26, 2019

Earlier this month, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told the state Board of Regents, “We’re very creatively looking to make sure we have adequate space for all the students that we’re...

Brie Orr serves the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.(Megan Nagorzanski/ The Daily Iowan)

Grit, focusing on future propel Hawkeyes into fall season

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor August 25, 2019

Eight incoming freshmen, a new head coach, and a season full of expectations on the heels of an NCAA-sized scandal. The Iowa volleyball program pushes ahead. On May 30, Iowa announced that it had placed...

Students form a block I at Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

New year, new Hawkeyes: UI ushers in first-year students with OnIowa

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter August 25, 2019

Thousands of University of Iowa’s Class of 2023 sat on the lawn of the Pentacrest on Aug. 25 as the OnIowa Convocation marked the beginning of their journeys at the university. With events such as...

The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

Editorial: The Fourth Estate keeps the UI community informed

DI Editorial Board August 25, 2019

Since 1868, The Daily Iowan has provided the news to the University of Iowa and Iowa City communities. Over the course of our 151-year history, the DI has covered events from Nile Kinnick’s 1939 Heisman...

Magician Eric Michaels chains his assistant Niki’s wrists for a trick at Poindexter Coffeehouse on Saturday, August 25, 2019. The show was put on by CAB, who will offer more show dates as part of their Coffee House Series this semester. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Graduate, CAB kick off alcohol-alternative programming

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter August 25, 2019

The Graduate Iowa City hosted its first alcohol-alternative event — known as the Poindexter Coffeehouse Series — on the evening of Aug. 24 as an effort to promote activities that could help reduce...

Hawk Alert: Potential person with gun reported near Pharmacy Building

Hawk Alert: Potential person with gun reported near Pharmacy Building

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor August 24, 2019

UPDATE 12:25 p.m. Aug.25: University of Iowa police have confirmed that no one was carrying a gun on campus after investigating the matter that morning. UI media-relations manager Hayley Bruce said...