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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

University of Iowa pays Modern Piping for Children’s Hospital dispute

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2019

After months of court battles between the University of Iowa and contractor Modern Piping over disputes on the Stead Family Children's Hospital, the UI announced on Wednesday it has paid the firm the remaining...

Iowa head coach Joey Woody holds the trophy for first place after the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Iowa placed first in the meet.

Iowa track’s Woody, Tausaga earn Big Ten awards

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 15, 2019

The recognition just keeps on coming for Iowa track and field. After an eventful conference meet hosted right in its back yard, Iowa earned two more awards it can put up on the shelf right by the Big...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Court lifts stay on order for UI to pay Modern Piping $13.5 million

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2019

UPDATE: The UI announced it paid Modern Piping on Wednesday. Read more. A 6th District Court judge on Tuesday gave the OK to allow attempts to collect the remainder of the $17 million payment the University...

Photo from Kimberly Graham's U.S. Senate campaign Facebook

First Democratic challenger to Joni Ernst announces candidacy

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor May 14, 2019

Kimberly Graham, a lawyer from Indianola, launched her campaign for the Democratic nomination to face Republican incumbent Joni Ernst for a seat in the U.S. Senate. She is the first Democratic challenger...

Rita Hart speaks at the Democratic Gala on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Hart is the State Sen. of the 49th district but is hoping to be elected as Lieutenant Governor. (Thomas A. Stewart/ Daily Iowan)

Democrat Rita Hart launches bid for Dave Loebsack’s seat in Congress

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter May 14, 2019

Rita Hart, former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor and former state senator from Clinton county, launched her campaign for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday. Hart, who has owned...

University of Iowa freshman Wayne Lawrence Jr. competes in the 400 meter dash preliminaries during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Lawrence placed ninth in the 400 meter dash preliminaries.

Iowa men’s track and field wins Big Ten Outdoor Championship

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 12, 2019

In 2011, the last time the Iowa men’s track and field team won a conference title, it was a close event that went down to the final relay in Iowa City. The same thing happened this year. Going...

University of Iowa Heptathletes Tria Simmons and Jenny Kimbro sprint towards the finish of the 200 meter portion of the heptathlon during the first day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Friday, May 10, 2019. Simmons placed first in the 200 meter run with a time of 24.19 seconds, and Kimbro finished second with a time of 24.27 seconds.

Iowa track sets stage for eventful final day at Big Tens

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 11, 2019

The second day of Big Tens saw a plethora of Hawkeyes put their names up on the scoreboard, while others qualified for finals events on May 12. Some, like Iowa’s pair of diversely-talented multi-event...

Iowa pitcher Cam Baumann throws the ball during the game against UC Irvine at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Anteaters 1-0.

Iowa baseball drops Game 2 to Michigan State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 11, 2019

After picking up a win in the first of a three-game set against Michigan State, Iowa baseball fell to the Spartans, 9-4, in Game 2 at Banks Field on Saturday. Hawkeye starter Cam Baumann took the loss...

Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

NFL Hawkeye James Daniels returns for graduation

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor May 11, 2019

Former Iowa offensive lineman and current Chicago Bear James Daniels returned to Iowa City on Saturday for a very special reason: to graduate from the university that propelled him to the NFL. He and others...

University of Iowa Heptathlete Jenny Kimbro congratulates teammate Tria Simmons after Simmons won their heat of the 200 meter run during the first day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Friday, May 10, 2019. Simmons won the 200 meter run portion of the heptathlon with a time of 24.19 seconds.

Simmons, Kimbro battling for top spot at Big Tens

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 10, 2019

At the end of Day 1 of the 2019 Big Ten Outdoor Championships, both Iowa squads are on the board and have sent a plethora of athletes to their section finals on May 12. The early story for Iowa comes...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in the IMU on May 9, 2019.

Shivers: Campus community committed to making University of Iowa better

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 9, 2019

In just over a month, Melissa Shivers can breathe a sigh of relief: She will return to having only one University of Iowa administrator role. Since May 26, 2018, Vice President for Student Life Shivers...

Carlos Nelson and Nadine Petty give a guided tour through the developing Center for Diversity and Enrichment in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

University of Iowa to open a new Student Services Center

Noelle Hass, News Reporter May 9, 2019

The University of Iowa is set to open a new Student Services Center this summer in the University Capitol Center. The move won’t only be a change of location, it will also entail an expansion of services,...