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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

Joe Biden addresses the crowd during the Cedar Rapids Early Vote Rally at the Veterans Memorial Building on Tuesday. The event also featured speeches by 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate Abby Finkenauer and Democratic candidate for governor Fred Hubbell.

Biden in Cedar Rapids: Leaders need to ‘set the tone and dial down the temperature’

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter October 30, 2018

Former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden told a crowd of Iowa Democrats to look for candidates with character who are willing to accept citizens with diverse backgrounds. A week out from Election...

More than 100 people held candles while singing traditional Jewish songs during a vigil for the shootings in Pittsburgh and Louisville in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. Members of the Jewish and African American communities came to mourn the loss of those who were killed in last week's shootings at Kroger and Tree of Life Synagogue.

‘We do not tolerate hate or racism’: Community honors victims of Pittsburgh, Louisville shootings

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 30, 2018

Iowa City community members and University of Iowa students came together Tuesday over a shared fear that people's identities will continue to make them targets of acts deemed hateful following recent...

Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Meet Gov. Reynolds through a student lens

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor October 29, 2018

When Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds stopped briefly by political hotspot Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City, she was greeted with a banner that read “Immigrants welcome. Kim go home.” She was in Johnson County,...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI looks to trim spending on library subscriptions

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 29, 2018

The University of Iowa Libraries must trim subscriptions because price increases have become more than the budget can handle. Overall, around $600,000 worth of subscriptions will be cut during a three-prong...

From left: UI freshmen Kyle Braeseke and Autumn Johnson cut a blanket during the Cover to Cover event at the IMU on Monday, October 29, 2018. Cover to Cover is a student organization dedicated to providing children in need with blankets and books. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Students hope to influence children’s lives from ‘Cover to Cover’

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter October 29, 2018

In 2013, two families in the Quad Cities came together during the holiday season to create Cover to Cover, a program that provides blankets and books for sick children. What began with simple donations...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone returns an interception for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.

Iowa secondary proves to be quietly successful

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter October 29, 2018

Taking a look at the 30-24 score line of the Oct. 27 game suggests that Trace McSorley and the Penn State offense torched the Iowa defense. But that wasn’t the case. Several of Penn State’s scores...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent gets tackled on the sideline during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent sparks Hawkeye run game

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor October 29, 2018

Overshadowed by an abysmal air attack, Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent quietly had the best game of his young Hawkeye career from a yardage standpoint in the Hawkeyes’ 30-24 loss at Penn State. Sargent,...

Candidates answer questions during the Iowa City Public Library Director Candidate Forum on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. The Iowa City Public Library is seeking a new director after Susan Craig retires in December. Craig has served as Library Director for 24 years.

Public forum introduces Iowa City Public Library Director candidates

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter October 29, 2018

The Iowa City Public Library held a public forum on Monday seeking input on the hiring of a new library director. The library’s current director, Susan Craig, is retiring after 24 years. Craig said...

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First announced finalist for UI associate vice president/dean of students

Josh Balicki, Arts Reporter October 29, 2018

UI graduate Anne Flaherty has been announced as the first of three finalists for the position of Associate Vice President/Dean of Students in the Division of Student Life. Flaherty visited campus for...

COGS to remain in existence, majority of members vote ‘yes’

COGS to remain in existence, majority of members vote ‘yes’

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter October 29, 2018
COGS will remain in existence for at least two more years, following a recertification election required by recent state law.
Parked aircraft are seen in a maintenance hanger at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

Municipal Airport turns 100 years old, addresses national pilot shortage

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter October 28, 2018

As the Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrates its 100 years, the U.S. is facing a national pilot shortage that could be detrimental to general aviation. According to the Federal Aviation Administration,...

The pedestrian mural is seen in the tunnel by Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. The mural will be decommissioned in November.

Student-created murals decommissioned before being painted over

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 28, 2018

Four student-painted murals showcasing the underrepresented at the University of Iowa will soon be painted over. On Sunday, students gathered in the IMU Hubbard Commons for a decommissioning ceremony...