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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

To raise awareness about mental health, the first UI Mental Health fair was held in the IMU on April 5, 2017.

UI Fresh Check Day awarded best in the country

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 6, 2019

Fresh Check Day is a national event that gives students a unique opportunity to learn about mental health, and the UI has been recognized for the work expanding the event and appealing to students in creative...

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

College betting sticking point in Iowa sports-gambling proposals

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 6, 2019

  Sports fans in Iowa may be able to bet on college and professional sports after this legislative session. Two proposals to legalize and regulate gambling on athletics in Iowa will stay alive...

Firefighters respond to a structure fire at Burlington and Clinton on Tuesday, March 5.

Hieronymus Square fire damage estimated to cost $1 million; cause determined

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor March 6, 2019

The Iowa City Fire Department has determined the fire at Hieronymus Square was caused by a heater coming in contact with combustible adhesives. The investigation into the fire, which began Tuesday afternoon...

Iowa defensive line coach Reese Morgan talks with the Iowa defense during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Morgan announces retirement

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 6, 2019

Iowa defensive line coach Reese Morgan announced his retirement on Wednesday, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced. Morgan will leave the program before spring practice begins. “Coach Ferentz took...

A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

UI police investigate report of student struck in residence hall

Brooklyn Draisey, News Reporter March 6, 2019

The University of Iowa police received a report of an unknown student entering a room in an East Side residence hall Tuesday evening and striking a resident's face, according to a crime alert sent to students....

Firefighters respond to a structure fire at Burlington and Clinton on Tuesday, March 5.

Iowa City fire personnel investigate Hieronymus Square fire

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 6, 2019

The Iowa City Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that occurred Tuesday at the Hieronmymus Square construction site. The fire broke out near Burlington and Clinton Streets at approximately...

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. during a community forum at in on Friday, February 8, 2019. Sen. Booker announced his campaign to run for president on February 1, 2019.

From rallies to intimate locales: 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are racking up Iowa visits

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 5, 2019

Iowa is slightly less than a year away from its first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, and Democratic candidates have begun making campaign stops across the state — more often than not at small,...

Student Gardeners and volunteers help move the greenhouse at the UI Student Garden on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

UISG votes to partially fund new UI garden location

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 5, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government voted to pass S.S.B 35 allocating $38,374 to cover labor costs to UI gardeners on March 5. This funding covers the labor costs for the construction of the proposed...

Washigton Governor Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar pannels combat its effects. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan).

Self-described “climate candidate” Jay Inslee makes first Iowa stop

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 5, 2019

Four days after announcing his presidential campaign, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee spread his message of prioritizing environmentalism to Iowa.   He kicked off his multi-state “Climate Mission Tour”...

Firefighters respond to a structure fire at Burlington and Clinton on Tuesday, March 5.

Downtown Iowa City fire shuts down Burlington Street block

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 5, 2019

After a fire broke out on March 5 at the Hieronymus Square construction site, authorities have said they will take down the damaged structure today. Seventeen fire personnel from Iowa City and area departments...

Montse Fuentes speaks during the provost forum on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

University of Iowa selects Montse Fuentes as new provost

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 5, 2019

After two years without a permanent provost, the University of Iowa announced on Monday that Montserrat (Montse) Fuentes will assume the role of executive vice president and provost, effective June 28. Currently...