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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

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on May 2, 2019.

Bruce Harreld wants to be UI president after contract expires

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 6, 2019

The University of Iowa community may keep current President Bruce Harreld beyond the five years stipulated in his contract — if Harreld has his way and the state Board of Regents asks him to continue...

UIHC grants nearly $18 million worth of medication through assistance program

UIHC grants nearly $18 million worth of medication through assistance program

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter May 5, 2019

Amid rising pharmaceutical prices nationwide, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics facilitates the only Medication Assistance Center in Iowa City — the UIHC granted patients $17.7 million worth...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on May 2, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks tuition, Modern Piping dispute, future at UI

DI staff May 5, 2019

UI President Bruce Harreld: This is a special time on campus. We’ve got what, 5,280 graduates going through the process the next few days. It’ll start on Thursday night and end probably on Monday....

Ruden: Sunday’s Cal-Irvine loss won’t define Iowa’s season

Ruden: Sunday’s Cal-Irvine loss won’t define Iowa’s season

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 5, 2019

Let’s get one thing straight: Iowa’s devastating 15-4 defeat at the hands of Cal-Irvine on Sunday did not show what good baseball teams are made of. Luckily for the Hawkeyes, one blowout won’t...

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

Iowa baseball falls to Cal-Irvine in series finale

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 5, 2019

After Iowa baseball’s pitching kept Cal-Irvine at bay for two-straight games, things fell apart in the series finale on Sunday in the 15-4 loss. The Anteaters strung together a 6-hit, 9-run fifth...

Iowa pitcher Erin Riding throws a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Buckeyes, 5-0.

Hawkeye softball recognizes seniors in regular-season finale

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 5, 2019

Iowa softball’s game against Ohio State on Sunday was a special one for the Hawkeyes, and not just because they captured their season goal of making it to the Big Ten Tournament. It was a special...

Iowa infielder Cameron Cecil runs before catching the ball during the game against Ohio State at the Bob Pearl Softball field on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Buckeyes 0-10.

Iowa softball clinches spot in Big Ten Tournament, drops series to Buckeyes

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 5, 2019

A beautiful weekend at Pearl Field helped Iowa softball clinch a berth in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament and honor graduating seniors at the same time. The Hawkeyes desperately needed things to go...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., visited Iowa City Saturday, where she honed in on her mental-health and substance-abuse plans.

Amy Klobuchar outlines mental illness, addiction plan in Iowa City

Emily Wangen, Politics Editor May 4, 2019

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., spoke in Iowa City Saturday about her newly released plan to expand access to mental health care and addiction services. She discussed this during a panel discussion with...

Iowa pitcher Grant Leonard prepares to throw the ball during the game against UC Irvine at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Pitching lifts Iowa baseball over Cal-Irvine

May 4, 2019

Cal-Irvine starting pitcher Trenton Denholm tossed a gem on Saturday, but the Hawkeye staff was a little better. Iowa kept the No. 18 Anteaters scoreless for a 1-0 win to take the series for the Hawkeyes’...

Ohio State catcher Emily Clark swings during the game at the Bob Pearl Softball field on Friday, May 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 1-0.

Hawkeye softball blanked by Buckeyes

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 4, 2019

After a thrilling 1-0 win for the Hawkeye softball team on Friday, Ohio State bounced back in Game 2 of a three-game set as the Buckeyes prevailed, 10-0, on Saturday. With ace Allison Doocy on the hill...

Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard takes off his gloves after bunting to first during the sixth inning of the afternoon Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 9-5.

Fullard pushes Hawkeyes past ranked Anteaters

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 3, 2019

Cal-Irvine starting pitcher Andre Pallante entered the matchup against Iowa at Banks Field with a 2.62 ERA, but Hawkeye Izaya Fullard didn’t seem to care. Fullard blasted 2 home runs against the...

Iowa's Miranda Schulte connects on what would be a double during a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.

Schulte blast leads Hawkeye softball over Buckeyes

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 3, 2019

Iowa softball continued to struggle to hit the ball in the May 3 matchup against Ohio State. But as it has done many times this season, the Hawkeyes’ pitching kept them in the game, leading to a 1-0...