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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

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Measles mumps rubella vaccine vials with syringe

First measles case since 2011 identified in Iowa

Aadit Tambe, Assistant Digital Editor April 15, 2019

The first case of measles in Iowa since 2011 was confirmed over the weekend, according to a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Health. Through testing by the State Hygienic Lab, a northeastern...

TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

Wilson named new University of Iowa associate VP for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 15, 2019

TaJuan Wilson has been chosen to become the new University of Iowa associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion. He will assume the position on June 28 after being approved by the state...

Student Thoughts Episode 2: Can you identify UI President Bruce Harreld?

Ryan Adams, Videographer April 15, 2019

Bruce Harreld has been president of the UI since November 2015, but how many students on campus know who he is?  DI Films asked students if they could identify Harreld by his portrait. See...

Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president appears on the Political Party Live podcast at The Mill on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.

Julián Castro talks immigration, health care during podcast appearance in Iowa City

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 14, 2019

On Sunday, Julián Castro was the fourth presidential candidate to sit down with the hosts of the Iowa-based Political Party Live podcast, where he discussed a variety of policy topics and why voters should...

Iowa pitcher Grant Judkins throws a pitch during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes took the series by defeating the Matadors, 3-1.

Iowa baseball takes down Purdue, 6-3, to win series

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 14, 2019

Another three-game series for Hawkeye baseball, another series win. Iowa took down Purdue in the teams’ final meeting on April 13, 6-3, thanks to a 4-run explosion in the top of the eighth. Austin...

Iowa sophomore Reno Tuufuli attempts a throw during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa track wins 10 events at the Musco Twilight Invitational

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 13, 2019

Iowa track and field took the track for the 20th annual Musco Twilight Invitational on Saturday, and the results did not disappoint. Facing off against seven other teams, Iowa walked away with 10 wins...

Iowa pitcher Mallory Kilian and infielder Sydney Owens cheer after Iowa scores the winning run during the game against Illinois at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-3.

Late-game heroics boost Iowa softball over Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 13, 2019

An Illinois error resulted in Iowa’s first win in 11 games, as it took Game Two of the Saturday double-header, 4-3, in 8 innings. While the win was certainly the highlight, the other major momentum...

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville on Friday, April 12, 2019.

2020 candidate John Hickenlooper pitches ‘progressive alternatives’ to nationalizing health care, free college

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor April 12, 2019

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a brewery-pub owner turned politician, seemed at ease when behind the bar at Backpocket Brewery in Coralville and a 6th Anniversary Stout in his hand. Speaking...

Iowa starting pitcher Allison Doocy (JR) prepares to pitch after an injury caused by a collision during the fourth inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Hawkeye softball offense quiet in loss to Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 12, 2019

The wings came off early for the Hawkeye softball team in a 12-1 loss to Illinois on Friday, in the first of a three-game series. Illinois came into the game as one of the better hitting teams in the...

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, speaks during the Johnson County Democratic Party Fall Barbecue at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.

Dave Loebsack announces he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2020

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 12, 2019

Iowa Democratic Rep. Dave Loebsack announced Friday he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2020. Loebsack, who currently sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was first elected in 2006,...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives the ball during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa basketball’s Tyler Cook declares for the NBA Draft

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor April 12, 2019

On Friday, Iowa basketball forward Tyler Cook announced his decision to enter the 2019 NBA Draft. "What a ride! These past three years have been arguably the most important of my life,” Cook said in...

Photo Illustration by James Year

Vaccine exemptions on the rise in Iowa

Emily Wangen and Caleb McCullough April 11, 2019

As the number of measles cases continue to rise in the United States, more Iowa families are exempting their kids from vaccinations, including in Iowa City. The U.S. is facing its second-largest outbreak...