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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

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Student's walk to the buses and their cars at the end of the school day at Iowa City High School in Iowa City, Iowa on Monday, April 17, 2017. Though graduation rates in Iowa reach 91.3 in the 2015-16 school year, dropout rates have increased from 2.5 to 2.8 percent for the first timeĀ in five years.(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Grad, dropout rates up in Iowa

April 24, 2017

By Sarah StortzĀ  [email protected] As high-school graduation season gears up, there is a possibility to see fewer students walking across the stage at commencement. The Iowa Department of...

Iowa City police respond to a "suspicious death" at 518 South Capitol Street in Iowa City on Sunday, April 23, 2017. According to the press release when officers arrived a deceased male subject was found. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Victim of potential homicide died from gunshot wound, autopsy shows

April 24, 2017

UPDATE (4/26/17 3:30 p.m.): The victim of a potential murder died as a result of a gunshot wound, preliminary autopsy results show. The autopsy was conducted by the Johnson County Medical Examiner's...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Another Sexual Assault Reported

April 24, 2017

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety received a report of a sexual assault that occurred during the early morning hours of April 23 at a westside residence hall. According to an email,...

Iowa City police respond to a "suspicious death" at 518 South Capitol Street in Iowa City on Sunday, April 23, 2017. According to the press release when officers arrived a deceased male subject was found. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Police probe ā€˜suspiciousā€™ death

April 23, 2017

Iowa City police are investigating a suspicious death at a building on Sunday. According to a press release from the City of Iowa City, a man was found dead at 518 S. Capitol St. on April 23 after police...

Protestors with signs listen to guest speakers during the Iowa March for Science at the Pentacrest Lawn on Saturday, April 22. The group's goal is to persuade legislators to vote based on scientific-backed research as opposed to partisan policy. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Iowa City gathers to support science.

April 23, 2017

By Jenna Larson [email protected] Hundreds gathered on the Pentacrest for Iowa Cityā€™s March for Science on April 22. Marchers carried signs supporting funding of science programs, encouraging...

For a day, science, not silence, reigns

For a day, science, not silence, reigns

April 23, 2017

By Kasra Zarei [email protected] WASHINGTON ā€” Enthusiastic, jubilant scientists and lovers of science braved the rain to march in the nationā€™s capital on Earth Day. Equipped with witty signs...

Jane Meyer walks up the stairs at the Polk County Courthouse Wednesday during the third day of her trial against the University of Iowa. Meyer took the stand Wednesday afternoon. (The Daily Iowan/Blake Dowson)

Barta describes fallout with Meyer

April 23, 2017

By Luke Meredith Associated Press DES MOINESĀ  ā€” University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta testified April 21 that his relationship with a former top administrator deteriorated after Barta...

FILE - Iowa athletic director Gary Barta speaks after a press conferencing covering Iowa's bowl placement on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016.  (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa A.D. Gary Barta details damaged relationship with Meyer

April 23, 2017

  By Luke Meredith AP Sports Writer DES MOINES (AP) ā€” University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta testified Friday that his relationship with a former top administrator deteriorated...

Meyer describes cloudy UI atmosphere

Meyer describes cloudy UI atmosphere

April 20, 2017

By Blake DowsonĀ  [email protected] DES MOINES ā€” Jane Meyer sat in the witness stand Thursday afternoon, fighting back tears, as she described what the atmosphere was like in the University...

Rastetter, Mulholland take their leave

Rastetter, Mulholland take their leave

Marissa Payne, [email protected] April 20, 2017

COUNCIL BLUFFS ā€” Itā€™s out with the old and in with the new for the state Board of Regents. Regent President Bruce Rastetter and President Pro Tem Katie Mulholland wrapped up their final meeting...

Fans storm the field after the Iowa-Michigan game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 2 Michigan by a 33-yard field goal with no time left to win, 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Football wraps up spring of changes

April 20, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa football team will host its last practice of the spring tonight in Kinnick Stadium, when it wraps up the season with the annual Spring Game. Itā€™s...

Iowa outfielder Ben Norman talks with volunteer assistant coach Sean Moore during the first of three baseball games against UNLV at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March, 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rebels, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Baseball seeks big bounce back

April 20, 2017

by pete ruDen [email protected] After suffering a 6-4 loss at the hands of Bradley on Wednesday, the Iowa baseball team will try to get back on the winning track this weekend when it takes on...