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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

The U.S. Capitol is seen on March 13, 2018.

Iowa’s congressional delegation supports measures to permanently end government shutdowns

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter January 30, 2019

As Congress emerged from the longest government shutdown in history, members of Iowa's congressional delegation support measures that aim to end shutdowns permanently. The flurry of legislation comes...

Police take down caution tape in the alleyway behind Halsey Hall on the UI campus, where Gerald Belz was found unresponsive early Wednesday morning.

UI student dies overnight, cause of death believed to be weather-related

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief January 30, 2019

A University of Iowa student died on Wednesday after being found outside on campus by police. According to UI police, on Wednesday at approximately 2:48 a.m., officers discovered UI student Gerald Belz...

Dancin' the night away at Dance Marathon 2000.

UI Dance Marathon celebrates 25th anniversary

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 30, 2019

University of Iowa students have packed themselves into the IMU Main Lounge to dance their hearts out “for the kids” each year for the last 25 years. The first Dance Marathon raised $31,000 to support...

UI Cosplay Club President Leah Carlson poses for a photograph in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday.

Cosplay: The art of bringing fiction to life

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor January 30, 2019

It takes Leah Carlson a while to get ready. But, that’s to be expected when you’re transforming yourself. First, she swept her long, blond hair back, first into pigtails and then into short buns....

Regent President Mike Richards addresses the Iowa House Appropriations Committee at the state Capitol in Des Moines on Feb. 21, 2018. The meeting allowed regent university presidents to advocate for the Legislature to fund their institutions' fiscal 2019 appropriations requests.

Iowa university leaders make 2020 funding pitch to state lawmakers

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter January 29, 2019

Presidents of the state Board of Regents universities — Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa — met with Iowa lawmakers at the state capitol in Des Moines...

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

With Arctic winds approaching, Iowa City prepares for extreme cold

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief January 29, 2019

As Arctic weather blasts into the Midwest, the University of Iowa and Iowa City are trying to ease difficulties that cold temperatures may bring. On Monday, the UI announced the cancellation of classes...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle gestures at the crowd to get loud 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 shine at home

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2019

Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been pretty close to heaven for Hawkeye women’s basketball this season. But it’s not heaven, it’s Iowa. Right? The team is 11-0 on its home court this season, and its two...

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Community organizers rally around federal workers after shutdown

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter January 28, 2019

Despite Monday being the first day back for many federal employees in  Iowa, community organizers continue to help workers affected by the 35-day shutdown until a regular pay schedule resumes. To help...

Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

Mini-marathons bring UI Dance Marathon to schools across Iowa

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter January 28, 2019

The University of Iowa Dance Marathon is the university’s largest student organization, but some people begin their time with Dance Marathon long before enrolling as UI students. Almost 50 elementary,...

Margaret Raymond speaks during the second provost candidate meeting Monday afternoon on Jan. 28, 2019. This is the second of four provost meetings meant to fulfill the position.

Second provost finalist visits campus, discusses issues facing higher education

Charles Peckman, News Reporter January 28, 2019

In the second of four forums, UI provost and executive vice president candidate finalist Margaret Raymond spoke to dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Monday...

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...