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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Thomas Newkirk, Donna Lopiano, and Jill Zwagerman speak outside the courtroom at the Polk County Courthouse on Thursday. Newkirk and Zwagerman are Meyer's attorneys, Lopiano is an expert witness. (The Daily Iowan/Blake Dowson)

Meyer trial: Jane Meyer speaks on Barta, Taylor, department issues

Blake Dowson, [email protected] April 20, 2017

Gene Taylor, the man whom Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta hired in August 2014 to effectively replace Jane Meyer in the Athletics Department, was in Jill Zwagerman’s cross hairs on the morning...

The Polk County Courthouse shown on Thursday, April 20, the fourth day of the Meyer v. University of Iowa trial. (The Daily Iowan/Blake Dowson)

Meyer v. UI trial: Testimony centers on Jane Meyer transfer

Blake Dowson, [email protected] April 20, 2017

DES MOINES — Kevin Ward, the University of Iowa vice president for Human Resources and noticeably hoarse from his three hours on the stand on April 18, was back on the stand April 19 answering questions...

UI seeks dorm upgrades

UI seeks dorm upgrades

Marissa Payne, [email protected] April 19, 2017

The East Side residence hall some students affectionately refer to as “Dirty Burge” could potentially get a facelift. Rod Lehnertz, the University of Iowa senior vice president for Finance and Operations,...

No 2 ways about NCAA rule

No 2 ways about NCAA rule

April 19, 2017

By Courtney Baumann  [email protected] Last week the NCAA Division I Council announced that it would eliminate two-a-days, or multiple contact practices in a day. Iowa football head...

Iowa freshman Noah Larrison moves toward the hurdles during the first half of the 400 meter hurdles at the 2016 Drake Relays on Saturday, April 30th, 2016. Larrison's time of 51.37 placed him in second place overall. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Tracking the 400-meter hurdles

April 19, 2017

By Carter Melrose  [email protected] Once upon a time, Joey Woody was a track machine. He trained his entire life to run 15-steps between each hurdle, and while he was conditioning his body...

Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg throws a pitch during the Iowa-Iowa State softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 2-1, winning the final game of the Cy-Hawk series for the year. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Softball slips past Iowa State

April 18, 2017

By Jess Westendorf  [email protected] The Iowa (15-24) softball team defeated Iowa State (16-31) 2-1 in a dramatic finish as it competed in the Cy-Hawk series Tuesday night at Pearl Field. “We...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard avoids several Iowa State tackles during the Iowa-Iowa State game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Iowa head Iowa State to one field goal to defeated them, 45-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Stuck with State

April 18, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] I didn’t think we’d engage in heated football-related discussions this early in spring, but Twitter never ceases to surprise me. A tweet from Colin Cowherd’s...

People walk on the Ped Mall on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. City Council voted Tuesday to allow for an open container ordnance allowing people to take a drink from a bar into the street to accommodate for community events. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

City eases ordinance on open-container

April 18, 2017

By Kit Fitzgerald  [email protected] Carrying open drinks around downtown Iowa City was prohibited until Tuesday when the Iowa City City Council amended the Open Container Ordinance. City...

An employee at Bread Garden, a grocery store in Iowa City bags a customer's groceries on April 18th, 2017. Bread Garden offers a small discount for customers who bring their own bags.

Farmers’ Market frowns on plastic

April 18, 2017

By Isabella Senno  [email protected] In order to align with Iowa City’s sustainability initiatives, Farmers’ Market vendors will no longer offer single-use plastic bags. Patrons are encouraged...

Quidditch club members meet for the first time at the Lindquist Center on Monday, April 17, 2017. The club is currently trying to obtain team certification from the University. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Group seeks Les Wiz at UI

April 17, 2017

By Charles Peckman [email protected] Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry came to the University of Iowa Monday for the first Quidditch Club informational meeting. Quidditch, a sport...

Softball set for  so-so Cyclones

Softball set for so-so Cyclones

April 17, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team will close out a six-game home stand against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Series at 6 p.m. today at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes...