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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 tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hockenson selected by Detroit Lions with pick No. 8

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

T.J. Hockenson became the first Hawkeye to hear his name called in the 2019 NFL Draft, as the Detroit Lions selected the tight end with the No. 8 pick. He is just the fourth tight end selected in the...

FILE - The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

UI has not yet paid Modern Piping in full, contends as-built documents for Children’s Hospital are needed

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 25, 2019

The brunt of the court-ordered payment the University of Iowa owes construction company Modern Piping has still not been paid out as the UI says it awaits final construction records of the Stead Family...

A June 2017 exterior rendering of the Stanley Museum of Art facility looking west from Gibson Square and Madison Street. (Source: State Board of Regents)

UI planning groundbreaking for Stanley Museum of Art

Sarah Stortz and Marissa Payne April 25, 2019

After the Stanley Museum of Art has been without a permanent home since the 2008 flood, the University of Iowa will soon break ground on the museum's new space. The UI will host a groundbreaking ceremony...

The Jefferson Building is seen on Tuesday, April 23. The Building, which is located on E. Washington St., now houses the University of Iowa Office of the Ombudsperson.

UI Ombudsperson Office manages new location and outreach

Charles Peckman, News Reporter April 25, 2019

Ombudsperson, which comes from a Swedish term that means “representative,” is not commonly used in the English vernacular — but when students and staff members at the University of Iowa need assistance...

UI researchers use 3D technology to scan French cathedrals

UI researchers use 3D technology to scan French cathedrals

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 25, 2019

After visiting the Reim Cathedral, the coronation site for French kings until the 900s, and living in France as a child, University of Iowa art history Professor Robert Bork became interested in Gothic...

Megan Gustafson holds her framed jersey, which will be retired.

Iowa to retire Gustafson’s number

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 24, 2019

Megan Gustafson’s legacy will be a part of Carver-Hawkeye forever. Gustafson’s number will be retired at a later date, Iowa athletics director Gary Barta announced at the team’s end-of-season celebration...

Iowa catcher Abby Lien catches a ball that came off of her glove during a softball game between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Wildcats 6-0.

Iowa softball splits doubleheader with Nebraska

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2019

It’s not easy to rebound and win the second game of a doubleheader, but Iowa softball played cleanly and took care of business to split with Nebraska on Wednesday at Pearl Field. Rough play from Nebraska...

Megan Alter announces bid for Iowa City City Council seat

Megan Alter announces bid for Iowa City City Council seat

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 24, 2019

A day after Mayor Jim Throgmorton announced that he would not run for a third term,  a new candidate has entered the race for Iowa City City Council. Megan Early Alter announced her candidacy for...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot a free-throw during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Megan Gustafson visits State Capitol to sea of fans, including senators and sixth graders

Charles Peckman, News reporter April 24, 2019

On April 24, the Iowa Senate honored Megan Gustafson in Des Moines for her academic and athletic accomplishments. Gustafson was named the Naismith Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year, and ESPNW Player...

Iowa infielder Donirae Mayhew lines up to hit the ball during the first game in a double header against Illinois on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Mayhew hit a home run. The Hawkeyes fell to the Illinis 12-11 but came back to win the second game. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Mayhew leads Iowa softball lineup with Nebraska looming

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 24, 2019

As Iowa softball gets set to take on Nebraska in a doubleheader today, the Hawkeyes are desperately looking for a way to get more runs across home plate. Scoring has been a problem all season long for...

Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker intercepts a Maryland pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye football’s Hooker set to join NFL defensive back ranks

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 24, 2019

The Iowa football program has a long-standing history of churning out defensive backs for the NFL,as scouts and general managers at the next level are well aware. Since 2012, five Hawkeye defensive backs...

Iowa outfielder Justin Jenkins bunts during the baseball game against Milwaukee at Duane BanksField on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 5-4.

Jenkins delivers walk-off bomb to topple Milwaukee

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 23, 2019

Justin Jenkins entered Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee with 1 home run in his career. But with the game against the Panthers tied 4-4 in the bottom of the 12th inning, Jenkins upped that mark to...