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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

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Hart Senate Office Building on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Iowa congressional leaders urge additional relief after flooding

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 26, 2019

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee expanded aid eligibility on Tuesday for Iowans affected by major flooding with a $13.45 billion federal-relief package moving forward in the Senate...

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa City, speaks with The Daily Iowan inside the Longworth House Office Building in Washington on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Green New Deal not ideal for Iowa’s congressional delegation

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 26, 2019

WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution Tuesday commonly known as the Green New Deal, in interviews at the Capitol, Democratic members of Iowa’s congressional delegation hesitated to...

Iowa's Lorenzo Elion swings at a pitch against Bradley on March 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves, 4-2.

Hawkeye baseball downs Braves with eighth-inning rally

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 26, 2019

A lucky error was exactly what Iowa baseball needed. After dropping three in a row to Indiana over the weekend, the Hawkeyes needed to bounce back and gain some confidence in their midweek game against...

The Iowa State capitol is shown on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

Senate approves student-loan concurrent resolution

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter March 26, 2019

The Iowa Senate on March 26 moved to pass a concurrent resolution urging Congress to limit certain student-loan interest rates to no more than 2 percentage points higher than the current prime interest...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) family cheers her on after the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Iowa women’s basketball fans make NCAA Tournament history

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 26, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament while breaking attendance records. The Hawkeyes topped Mercer, 66-61, on March 22 in front of the 13th-largest crowd for a first-round...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Mizzou NCAA Tournament second round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 68-52.

Mills: Hawkeye men should look to women for example

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2019

Two very memorable basketball games took place in the Hawkeye sports world on Sunday afternoon. The men’s team lost in overtime to Tennessee after an incredible 25-point comeback, while the women advanced...

during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Baer leaves legacy of hard work, character at Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 25, 2019

With 8:17 left in Iowa’s NCAA Tournament game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nicholas Baer did what Nicholas Baer does best. After facing a 25-point deficit earlier in the contest, Baer hustled like...

Doctor Mona Hanna-Attisha speaks during an event for the University of Iowa College of Public Health's Book Club at the College of Public Health on Monday, March 25, 2019. Doctor Mona spoke about her experiences exposing the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The New York Times named Doctor Mona's book "What the Eyes Don't See" one of the 100 most notable books of the year in 2018.

Activist, pediatrician visited the UI to address the Flint public health disaster

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 25, 2019

In April 2014, after changes in the city’s water source, Flint, Michigan, became the subject of what is now known as a public-health disaster. An increase in water corrosiveness resulted in pipes releasing...

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New postpartum depression medication approved by the FDA

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 25, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication used to treat postpartum depression on March 19. However, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, along with other health-care facilities,...

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.

TaJuan Wilson named third candidate for associate VP for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 25, 2019

The final candidate for University of Iowa associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, TaJuan Wilson, visited campus on Monday, presenting his model for a “paradigm shift” in diversity...

The Old Capitol is seen on July 16, 2015.

Political Science professor among most cited in her field

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 25, 2019

University of Iowa political-science Professor Caroline Tolbert was recently named as one of the most cited scholars in her field. Tolbert is among the 400 most cited scholars in political science and...

Iowa wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg talks to the media at Football Pro Day on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Hawkeye football’s Kyle Groeneweg eyes chance at NFL

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 25, 2019

Hawkeye wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg hails from Inwood, Iowa – roughly a 350 miles trek from Iowa City. The population stands at 828 (as of 2017), and in the town, his parents Pam and Bill own a livestock...