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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

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. He serves as the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Grassley nominated Senate pro tem, making him third in line for U.S. presidency

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 14, 2018

After the retirement of Sen. Orin Hatch, R-Utah,  Iowa's senior senator, Chuck Grassley, a Republican, is set to assume a position that will put him third in line of succession for the presidency. The...

U.S. Army veteran Kenny Williams undergoes a dental procedure from fourth-year student Madeline Stead at the UI College of Dentistry on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Thanks to a program called Veterans for Everyone, servicemen and women like Williams have gained access to dental care at no cost.

UI joins program giving free dental care to veterans

Charles Peckman, News Reporter November 13, 2018
A new program by UI College of Dentistry gives veterans such as Kenny Williams access to dental care at no cost.
Dancers on the stage motivate the crowd at Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon 25 endows $2.2 million to child life specialist

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter November 13, 2018

UI Dance Marathon 25 has announced it will fund a $2.2 million endowment to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital to hire a child life specialist. Child life specialists work with children and families...

77-year-old Jan Wicks poses for a portrait at the Grand Living in Coralville on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Wicks was the first Iowan to undergo a tricuspid valve procedure.

UI Heart and Vascular Center procedure saves Coralville woman’s heart

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 13, 2018

Seventy-seven-year-old Jan Wicks recently became the first Iowan to undergo a tricuspid valve procedure without having open-heart surgery, thanks to the latest technology available at the University of...

The Iowa offensive line squares up against the Northwestern defense during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Iowa football looks to improve run while getting back to the basics

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 13, 2018

Just three weeks ago, hopes of a Big Ten Championship appearance were vividly swimming around the minds of Hawkeye football fans, and now, disappointment has been woven into the fabric of the season. After...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Penn State basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Gustafson perfect from the floor in dominant win over Lady Toppers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 13, 2018

The No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball team hit the road and came away with a win Tuesday as it throttled Western Kentucky on its way to a 104-67 win. Once again, it was a fast start that propelled the...

Supervisors Mike Carberry, Kurt Friese, Janelle Rettig, and Lisa Green-Douglass listen to public comment during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Board of Supervisors candidates announce campaigns for upcoming special election

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter November 13, 2018

Three Johnson County residents have announced their candidacy for the Dec. 18 special election for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Following the death of Supervisor Kurt Friese on Oct. 26,...

U.S. Attorney General and UI alum Whitaker to visit Des Moines Wednesday

U.S. Attorney General and UI alum Whitaker to visit Des Moines Wednesday

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor November 13, 2018

Matthew Whitaker, a University of Iowa graduate and recently-appointed acting attorney general, will appear at at the Rural and Tribal Elder Justice Summit in Des Moines on Wednesday. He will speak...

Photo Illustration by Paxton Corey

UI, Iowa State researchers work to create universal flu vaccine

Christopher Borro, News Reporter November 12, 2018

Researchers at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University have teamed up to develop a new influenza vaccine that, if it is efficient in combating the disease, could protect users for up to a decade. UI...

The Center for Worker Justice recently moved to a new location in order to expand the amount of space they had available for offices and meeting rooms.

Center for Worker Justice celebrates expansion

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter November 12, 2018

The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa moved its location last week to southeastern Iowa City. Founded in 2012, the center advocates for workers in the eastern Iowa area by organizing for higher...

Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) looks for an open pass around Wisconsin's T.J. Schlundt (20) during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67.

Dailey set to lead Iowa men’s basketball defensively

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 12, 2018

Maishe Dailey isn’t Tyler Cook. The Hawkeyes do not rely on him for consistent scoring, and the offense doesn’t run through him. He’s not Jordan Bohannon. While he does play some point guard, he’s...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs the ball during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-36.

Iowa football’s run game falters

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

Three weeks ago, the Hawkeyes were sitting at 6-1 with thoughts of winning the West and, if the stars aligned just right, a chance at their very first playoff appearance. Now, three losses later, Iowa...