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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI senior Erica Cole walks on campus on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Cole started a business called No Limbits which creates colorful covers for amputees' prosthetics. Cole says that the covers have shifted the conversations she experiences about her prosthetic.

UI student creates prosthetic limb covers

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 17, 2019

University of Iowa senior Erica Cole has managed to turn a tragedy into a triumph — and an exciting new business venture. Cole lost a leg in a car accident in May 2018, and she began using a prosthetic...

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

Safe for now: Campus dining halls keep a close watch on food after FDA lapse in funding

Josie Fischels, News Reporter January 17, 2019

As the government shutdown continues, University of Iowa Housing & Dining is keeping an eye on the food it serves in the residence halls that may be at risk while the Food and Drug Administration continues...

Iowa 3rd Congressional District-elect Cindy Axne speaks to supporters during the statewide Democratic candidates' watch party at Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Nov. 6, 2018.

Cindy Axne appointed to House Agriculture Committee after King’s removal

Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter January 17, 2019

One of Iowa’s newly elected representatives in Congress, Rep. Cindy Axne, a Democrat, will be serving on the House Agriculture Committee after Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, was removed from the committee. She...

Science rocks: UI geologists work to uncover the secrets of a 6,000-square mile underground rock formation

Science rocks: UI geologists work to uncover the secrets of a 6,000-square mile underground rock formation

Christopher Borro, News Reporter January 16, 2019

At some point around 1 billion years ago, a titanic rift in the Earth’s crust threatened to create a new ocean. It thrust magma upwards across various parallel fractures, some of which would eventually...

The LGBTQ Resource Center is seen on Januahry 16, 2019. The center is the future home of the newest branch of the UI Food Pantry.

Food Pantry at Iowa brings new location to west side

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 16, 2019

The University of Iowa Food Pantry has brought food into the households of many students, faculty, and staff to help ease the financial burdens. After nearly three years of service to the community from...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 defends an opposing player during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

Gustafson, Iowa seek to stretch home winning streak

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 16, 2019

Fresh off a second-half comeback victory over No. 23 Minnesota, the No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball squad will face Michigan tonight in Carver-Hawkeye. Michigan (11-6, 2-3 Big Ten) seeks to move to .500...

Joe Wieskamp and Luka Garza block a shot by Penn State's Lamar Stevens. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 89-82.

Hawkeyes avoid upset, beat Nittany Lions on the road

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor January 16, 2019

It took Iowa a little while to get hot against Penn State on Wednesday, but when it did, it was impressive and entertaining. The Nittany Lions got out to a quick 8-0 lead in the first 1:15, but the...

Draft Beto organizer Will Heberberich speaks during a meeting of the group at the Sanctuary Pub in Iowa City on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Draft Beto is a group seeking to build grassroots support for former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas. O'Rourke has not announced a campaign for president in 2020.

Beto O’Rourke movement kicks off in Iowa City… without the candidate

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter January 16, 2019

Volunteer sheets, posters, and campaign tee shirts are a usual sight for a political campaign event in Iowa City ahead of the caucuses, but the scene at Sanctuary Pub Wednesday evening was missing one...

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks at the Chief Diversity Office’s 2019 Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the IMU on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019.

Shivers: UI focused on supporting underrepresented populations

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter January 16, 2019

The University of Iowa is continuing to focus on improving the campus climate to support historically marginalized populations on campus, UI Interim Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Student...

Executive Vice Provost at the University of Pittsburgh David DeJong speaks during the provost forum in the IMU on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. DeJong is one of four finalists and a UI graduate. (Ryan Adams/ The Daily Iowan)

David DeJong, first candidate for UI provost, speaks at forum

Charles Peckman, News Reporter January 16, 2019

Students, staff, and faculty gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Big Ten Theater on Wednesday to hear from David DeJong, the first finalist for the University of Iowa executive vice president and provost. DeJong,...

U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, during the annual American Conservative Union CPAC conference on March 3, 2016 at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Gage Skidmore/Planet Pix/Zuma Press/TNS)

Chuck Grassley: voters will decide on keeping Steve King in Washington

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 16, 2019

In a call with reporters on Wednesday, Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley said voters are the ones who will decide whether Iowa’s 4th District Representative, Republican Steve King, will keep his seat...