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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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UI cancels nearly 48 hours of classes for weather, online courses to continue as scheduled

UI cancels nearly 48 hours of classes for weather, online courses to continue as scheduled

DI staff January 28, 2019

The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert on Monday afternoon notifying the campus community that classes will be canceled because of this week's extreme weather forecast. Online classes should continue...

Founder of the Hawkeye Coffee Delivery Company, Michael Delcau poses for a portrait in Prairie Lights on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Hawkeye Coffee Delivery Company is a service that delivers coffee from Iowa City vendors to anywhere on campus for only one dollar.

New coffee delivery service comes to UI campus

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 28, 2019

A University of Iowa researcher and former student has started a delivery service to bring coffee to students all over campus. Michael Delcau graduated from the UI with a Ph.D. in chemical and biochemical...

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks during a trip to Iowa at the Brick Alley Pub in Marion, Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2018. Rep. Swalwell is considering a bid for the 2020 Democratic Nomination for President.

Rep. Eric Swalwell: ‘There is a path’ to the Democratic nomination

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 27, 2019

Iowa will have seen two California Democrats eyeing the presidency by the end of this wintery week. U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell met with Linn County Democrats on Sunday, a day before Sen. Kamala Harris will...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss jumps for a lay-up during the men's basketball game vs. Minnesota at Williams Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-87.

Moss excels, but Hawkeyes fall short in battle at the Barn

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 27, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – Isaiah Moss loves playing basketball in Minneapolis – particularly at the Barn. When playing at Williams Arena last season, Moss posted 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting, including 19...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss (4) defends against Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during men's basketball vs. Minnesota at Williams Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-87.

Defense nowhere to be found for Iowa basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor January 27, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – At certain times this season, the Iowa basketball team has regressed back to its 2017-18 ways. Sunday was one of those times. Defense, the Hawkeyes’ Achilles heel last season, was...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Iowa City club wants to increase access to science and change stereotypes about scientists

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 27, 2019

Four years after participating in a pilot program aiming to connect vulnerable residents with science education, the Iowa City Science Booster Club has its sights set on the future.  The club is led...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart guards Purdue guard Cassidy Hardin during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58.

Stewart leads Iowa over Purdue

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 27, 2019

With an emphatic downward swing of her left arm in the final minute of Sunday afternoons game, Megan Gustafson swatted away Karissa Mclaughlin’s shot and Purdue’s hopes of an upset. “I wanted...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson attempts a layup during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women beat Boilermakers in rematch

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2019

No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball (16-4, 7-2 Big Ten) only has two losses in conference play this season. The team had a chance to avenge one of them with a rematch against Purdue on Sunday. The game...

President Donald Trump makes a statement announcing that a deal has been reached to reopen the government through Feb. 15 during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House Jan. 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Trump agrees to end government shutdown without any border wall money

January 25, 2019

By Jennifer Haberkorn and Noah Bierman Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced a deal to temporarily end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, capitulating...