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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

Former President of the University of Iowa Sandy Boyd reads from his memoir at the Iowa City Public Library on July 28, 2019. Boyd memoir is titled A Life on the Middle West’s Never-Ending Frontier. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Sandy Boyd reflects on a lifetime of scholarship, leadership at the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 28, 2019

Willard “Sandy” Boyd, one of the University of Iowa’s longest tenured presidents, almost never got the job of president in the first place. Then-state Rep. Chuck Grassley, among others, opposed...

Iowa runner Brittany Brown crosses the finish line in the women's 4 x 100 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa won first place in this event. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Iowa track closes out USA Championships with success

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 28, 2019

Iowa track and field had an eventful weekend with many current and former student-athletes competing at Drake Stadium in Des Moines this past weekend. In one of the biggest track and field events of...

People gather during the 29th Celebration of the Americans of Disabilities Act at Ped Mall in Iowa City on July 27, 2019. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

Celebration honors 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Seton Warren, News Reporter July 28, 2019

On July 26, 1990, then-President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, which prohibits acts of discrimination against those with disabilities. Since then, there has been...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley signals during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Stanley named to Walter Camp Player of the Year watch list

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 26, 2019

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley has been named to the Walter Camp Player of the Year watch list. The award honors the most outstanding player in college football. Stanley ranked second in the Big Ten...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, addresses supporters at her affordable housing roundtable at Cross Park Place in Iowa City on July 26, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Amy Klobuchar talks affordable housing in Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 26, 2019

2020 Democratic hopeful Amy Klobuchar said the federal government is not doing enough to address the inadequate amount of affordable and accessible housing across the country — a day after she unveiled...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-M.N., addresses members during the 2019 Midwest School for Woman Workers at The Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Amy Klobuchar advocates for labor rights in Iowa City stop

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 25, 2019

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., focused on strengthening unions and increasing access to trade apprenticeships in a panel focused on labor issues in Iowa City on July 25. Klobuchar, a presidential-nomination...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., listens to community members during a campaign event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday July 25, 2019. Sen. Gillibrand stopped in Iowa City as she campaigns for the Democratic Party's Nomination for the 2020 Presidential election.

Kirsten Gillibrand in Iowa City: I will be the nominee

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 25, 2019

2020 Democratic hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand spoke to a crowded room in Iowa City on July 25 championing her achievements, which, she said, others deemed impossible to fulfill. New York Sen. Gillibrand...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette breaks a tackle 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.

Smith-Marsette lands on Hornung Award Watch List

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 25, 2019

Ihmir Smith-Marsette joined in on the preseason watch-list fun on July 25, as the Hawkeye receiver and returner earned a place on the Paul Hornung Award Watch List. The honor is given to the most versatile...

Yi Zhang checks equipments at Lark and Owl on July 23, 2019. Zhang is the co-owner of JiangHu Asian Street Food and plans to open a new restaurant, Lark and Owl soon. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

New Chinese restaurant near completion

Tian Liu, News Reporter July 25, 2019

A new Chinese restaurant is set to open as UI students stream back into Iowa City. The small restaurant, called Lark&Owl, is located next to the No.18 Karaoke on South Gilbert Street. It will open...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

UIHC seeks to raise level of patient satisfaction

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 24, 2019

As Iowa’s population ages, hospitals are becoming more and more crowded, and aging facilities can detract from the patients’ experience, thus decreasing the level of patient satisfaction. At the...

UI proposes new health-care plan for employees

UI proposes new health-care plan for employees

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter July 24, 2019

The University of Iowa has requested approval from the state Board of Regents to offer a new health-plan option for employees that will include lower premium costs but higher out-of-pocket costs. The...

Joe Toussaint speaks with members of the press during an Iowa men’s basketball media availability at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 24, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Toussaint brings New York toughness to Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 24, 2019

Joe Toussaint hasn’t played a minute in Carver-Hawkeye yet, but he has played at a venue that may be more famous: Rucker Park. One of the most prominent streetball parks in the country, the Harlem,...