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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

Measles mumps rubella vaccine vials with syringe

Second measles case in Iowa confirmed

Aadit Tambe, Assistant Digital Editor April 18, 2019

A second case of measles has been confirmed in Iowa, according to a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Health. This case in an unvaccinated resident in northeast Iowa who is in household...

Iowa utility Abby Lien swings at a pitch during the the fourth inning of the first game in a double header against Illinois on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Lien popped up to right field. The Hawkeyes fell to the Illinis 12-11 but came back to win the second game.

Improving softball team looking past record

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 17, 2019

Iowa softball sits at about the midway point in conference play  with a 2-10 Big Ten record, 16-22 overall. Obviously, that’s a less than ideal for any team, and even worse, the Hawkeyes are in...

Courtesy of the Stout Family

The legacy of UI alum George Stout, the father of art conservation

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief April 17, 2019

I was already in college when I first heard the name “George Stout.” George Leslie Stout was born in 1897 and went on to become a World War II hero and a pioneer of art conservation. But despite the...

UI alum Charles Ray poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 17, 2019. Ray studied contemporary art and has been featured in the New York Times.

Inside and out: World-renowned sculptor and alum returns to UI campus

Josie Fischels, News Reporter April 17, 2019

Eyes narrowed through his round glasses, Charles Ray’s hand skillfully sketched an image of welded steel rods and wheels on the packaging of his Java House bagel. Every action Ray, a world-renowned artist,...

An Iowa coxswain waves to the Iowa tents as her boat heads back after a race in the first session of a women's rowing meet on Lake MacBride on Saturday April 13, 2019. Iowa won 3 out of 12 races with the varsity 8 crew winning both races for the day.

Getting to know Iowa rowing’s coxswains

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter April 17, 2019

Most people know the general role athletes play on their respective sports teams. Wide receiver? Catches passes. Point guard? Makes plays and handles the ball. Goalie? Guards the goal. But what does a...

Iowa's Havyn Monteer winds up to connect on a pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1.

Softball edged by Drake despite solid pitching

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 17, 2019

Hawkeye softball was shut out by Drake, 5-0, on the road on Wednesday night, stretching Iowa’s road losing streak to four games. Drake extended its long winning streak to 16 games. The Bulldogs are...

From left: Iowa's Tria Seawater-Simmons, Minnesota State's Alexis Smith, and Iowa's Jenny Kimbro compete in the women's 100 meter hurdles during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Kimbro finished first with the time of 13.77.

Three Iowa track athletes set personal bests in Bryan Clay Invitational

Robert Read, Sports Reporter April 17, 2019

The first day of the Bryan Clay Invitational has come to a close for Iowa track and field. The Hawkeyes sent three multi-event athletes to Azusa, California, to take part in the meet. Tria Simmons and...

Interim Iowa coach Andrew Francis watches from the sideline during a men's basketball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, fell to the Scarlet Knights, 86-72.

Iowa basketball’s Francis to leave the program

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Iowa men’s basketball assistant coach Andrew Francis will leave the program for another coaching position, Iowa Athletics confirmed to The Daily Iowan. The Des Moines Register first reported the news. Francis’...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., greets supporters during a campaign rally at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, March 8, 2019. The rally was a part of Sen. Sanders' first trip to Iowa since announcing his 2020 presidential bid.

Race for young supporters is on ahead of 2020 presidential caucuses

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter April 16, 2019

As the momentum toward the 2020 Iowa caucuses heats up, many Democratic presidential-nomination candidates are crafting strategies to appeal to Iowa students and young voters. To stand out in the crowded...

Iowa shortstop Tanner Wetrich swings at a pitch against Northern Illinois on April 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 8-6.

Hawkeyes, Wetrich come back against Huskies

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

In Iowa’s 8-6 win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday, Tanner Wetrich finished 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored That player, however, wasn’t the Wetrich fans saw in 2018....

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks to the audience during a meet-and-greet at Yotopia in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Attendees gathered to listen to Gabbard discuss topics such as defunding regime changing wars, environmental policies, and health care.

2020 candidate Tulsi Gabbard decries corruption, talks foreign policy in Iowa City

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 16, 2019

In her third visit to Iowa City since announcing her bid for the White House, 2020 presidential-nomination candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, drew upon the grassroots nature of her campaign to call...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith makes a leaping catch during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Hawkeye football focuses on air attack

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 16, 2019

Spring practice is heating up on the offensive side of the ball. The air attack – as well as defending it – took center stage in Iowa City this week. Receivers and Stanley in sync One of the...