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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

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga winds up to throw during the women's shot put at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019. Tausaga earned 2nd with a distance of 16.36m.

Tausaga back on top at Drake Relays

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 26, 2019

Laulauga Tausaga gave Iowa its first win of the 110th Drake Relays in the discus during Friday’s early session. The reigning three-time Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week put up a mark of 57.13 meters...

Patients and volunteers do the 'Hawkeye Wave' in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital during Dance Marathon 25 on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.

Dance Marathon announces For The Kids Way Dedicated to the Kiddos

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 26, 2019

On a sunny Friday outside on South Hospital Drive, Dance Marathon participants, hospital members, families, and community supporters stood to honor children who are fighting cancer. In honor of the...

Iowa utility player Ashley Hamilton misses the ball during the game against Nebraska at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated 7-5 by the Huskers.

Hawkeye softball prepped for Minnesota

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 25, 2019

April is starting to give way to May, which means the softball season is starting to reach its conclusion. The Hawkeyes have just two more three-game series left in the regular season, the first being...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) runs the ball during the Iowa/Maryland homecoming football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hockenson, Fant make NFL Draft history with first-round selections

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

For the first time in NFL Draft history, two tight ends from the same school have been selected in the first round of the same draft. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant completed the Hawkeye tight end sweep...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., addresses a crowd at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The Linn Phoenix Club hosted the event.

Elizabeth Warren outlines benefits of taxing the wealthy in Cedar Rapids

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 25, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Outlining detailed policy proposals has become Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s signature move on the campaign trail as she aims to secure the Democratic presidential nomination,...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates scoring a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Denver Broncos select Fant with pick No. 20

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 25, 2019

Noah Fant is officially off the board after getting chosen by the Denver Broncos with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Fant projects as a heavy threat in the passing game at the next level....

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 24, 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 24, 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...