Skip to Main Content
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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker attends the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration is defending Whitaker's appointment as lawful. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Key 1990 Iowa football moment reflects Matt Whitaker’s jump to the White House

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter December 4, 2018

One of former Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry’s best moments occurred in the Illinois-Iowa game in 1990, former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Don Patterson said. Catching what became an unlikely...

Iowa's Myles Wilson wrestles Iowa State's Marcus Coleman during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Wilson lost to Coleman after an injury default. Iowa defeated the Cyclones 19-18. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Problems arise for Hawkeye wrestling at 174

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 4, 2018

Last season, Michael Kemerer registered a record of 27-3, won Midlands, and placed fourth at the NCAA Championships at 157 pounds. Iowa head coach Tom Brands had a plan to move him up to 174 this season,...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa districts change hands in midterms

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter December 4, 2018

While Republicans maintained their hold on the state Legislature, Iowa Democrats made gains in the midterm elections, with Democrats unseating Republican incumbents in four House seats and one Senate....

University of Iowa student Elliot Stalter walks around Art Building West in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Stalter conducted research on how building construction, lights, and windows affect deadly bird collisions.

UI student research found over 100 birds collided into 5 campus buildings in 10 weeks

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor December 4, 2018

Elliot Stalter spent his semester picking up dead birds. Every other morning, the University of Iowa student woke up early to walk the perimeter of campus buildings, searching for birds that were hurt...

UI Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran sits at the University Main Hospital on Dec. 3, 2018.

New UIHC CEO addresses achievements, issues for hospital

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter December 4, 2018

After nearly 20 years at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, new UI Hospitals & Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran jumped at the opportunity to land in Iowa City because of the University...

Crowd members move out of the meeting room to walk to President Bruce Harreld's office during the Labor Center Statewide Summit in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers on Monday Dec. 3, 2018. Members of the university and the community addressed concerns over the Labor Center closure before taking their petition to Harreld's office.

UI commitment to Labor Center sought after regents approve closure

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 4, 2018

After the state Board of Regents in November approved closing the University of Iowa Labor Center, Iowans from across the state gathered Monday to protest the decision and take efforts to keep the center...

Guard Tania Davis attempts a three-pointer during the women's basketball game at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes won against Robert Morris 92-63.

Offensive production on the upswing for Iowa women’s hoops

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 4, 2018

Several problems pestered Iowa’s offense in its losses to Florida State and No. 1 Notre Dame last week. But a strong showing against Robert Morris boosted offensive production. The high-powered offense...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Johnson County legislators to address education in Iowa City

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter December 3, 2018

In the run-up to the upcoming legislative session, eastern Iowa legislators will meet to discuss education policy and other relevant topics with the public on Wednesday in the Iowa City Public Library,...

Danielle Leveille poses for a portrait in Molly's Cupcakes in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018.

UI student stumbles on modeling career while abroad

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 3, 2018

Danielle Leveille’s Instagram looks like that of any successful model. Photos from various styles of fashion shoots fill her feed, captioned almost entirely in Japanese. However, Leveille is not a full-time...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dribbles down the baseline during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 72-66.

Michigan State throttles Iowa, 90-68

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 3, 2018

No. 18 Iowa dominated in the post earlier this season, but on Monday, it was the polar opposite – No. 10 Michigan State had its way in the paint during its 90-68 win over Iowa in East Lansing, Michigan...

Steve Goddard speaks during a forum as one of four candidates for the University of Iowa's Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Voxman Concert Hall on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Previously, Goddard has served as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Steve Goddard named new CLAS dean

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor December 3, 2018

Steve Goddard has been named the new College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean. He will start in his new position on June 1, 2019. Goddard is a senior associate to the vice chancellor, chair of the...

Contributed

UI police dog K9 Falo retires after 4 years of service

Kate Pixley, News Reporter December 3, 2018

A University of Iowa K9 officer enjoyed his first night of retirement by digging into a dog-friendly cake. Falo retired from the University of Iowa police on Dec. 1 because of a neurological medical...