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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

UIHC pediatric patients who have lost an eye receive winking sock monkeys

UIHC pediatric patients who have lost an eye receive winking sock monkeys

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 9, 2018

Winking, handmade sock monkeys are the latest companions for young patients who have lost an eye at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Ophthalmology Department. The project, which began this...

Brie Orr serves the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.

Fundamentals prove key in Hawkeye volleyball’s weekend sweep

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 9, 2018

Sunday was Ice Cream Day at Carver-Hawkeye, and Hawkeye volleyball’s first match in front of a home crowd made it even sweeter, as the squad swept Eastern Illinois, 3-0. The team’s two three-set...

The Gerdin Athletic Learning Center as pictured on Sept. 7. The building, which has study spaces for student athletes, just received a $6 million renovation.

Gerdin Athletics Learning Center shows off $6 million renovations with open house

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 7, 2018

The Gerdin Athletics Learning Center was buzzing on the morning of Sept. 7 with student-athletes, administrators, and donors during the center’s rededication and open house. The building, which was completed...

The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Civil-rights groups push for legislation that would ban racial profiling in Iowa

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter September 7, 2018

After the video of Montray Little and Jared Clinton’s traffic stop by two Des Moines police officers went viral, civil-rights groups drew attention to Iowa’s lack of legislation to address racial...

UI Professor Michael Abramoff sits for a portrait in the UIHC Pomerantz Family Pavilion on Aug. 29. Abramoff founded the IDx company to create IDx-DR, a technology used to detect diabetic retinopathy.

UI researchers develop technology to diagnose a cause of blindness

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 7, 2018

University of Iowa researchers have developed a device to diagnose a major cause of blindness. New technology developed by the researchers will use artificial intelligence to help diagnose diabetic retinopathy....

Kid Captain Harper Stribe smiles for a portrait during Iowa football Kid's Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium.

6-year-old celebrates completing cancer treatment at Cy-Hawk game

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 7, 2018

After she finished playing outside one day, Harper Stribe’s parents noticed swelling in her cheek. Once she visited a pediatrician and an ear, nose, and throat specialist, she was referred to the UI...

Iowa State players take to the field during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.

Cy-Hawk rivalry has major implications for both sides

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2018

For the 66th time in history, in-state rivals Iowa and Iowa State will compete for the chance at yearlong bragging rights and the chance to hoist the Cy-Hawk Trophy. With the rise of Iowa State’s program...

Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Hawkeye wide receiver Smith-Marsette takes difficult path to show ability, personality

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 6, 2018

Ihmir Smith-Marsette arrived in Iowa City as a 159-pound wide receiver, his small frame filling out a black Hawkeye jersey with a big white No. 6 plastered on the front. A speedy receiver who fought his...

Jan Finlayson, the owner of Luxe Interiors stands in her shop in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

Four women-owned businesses set up shop in central Iowa City

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter September 6, 2018

A recruitment campaign by the Iowa City Downtown District to foster new and growing women-owned businesses has had some success, with four new arrivals in August. In March 2018, the Downtown District...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Sexual assault reported in UI residence hall

Kayli Reese, News Editor September 6, 2018

University of Iowa officials have received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on the afternoon of Sept. 5, according to an email sent to UI students from the Department of Public Safety. The...

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ICON Direct saves UI students money on textbooks

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 6, 2018

Rising textbook prices have plagued college students for decades. Now, for some students, there may be a solution. ICON Direct is a new system in the University of Iowa’s online course-management system,...

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies at his confirmation hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Sept. 4, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Grassley confident in Kavanaugh confirmation

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter September 6, 2018

Last updated on Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley's press secretary refuted statements from Senate Judiciary Committee members that documents pertaining to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh...