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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

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Iowa Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announced the newly appointed President Bruce Harreld during a meeting in the IMU on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the University of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Guest opinion: What Putin can teach Rastetter

May 6, 2016

Regent President Bruce Rastetter appears to need some mentoring regarding the democratic dialogue between the state Board of Regents and the stakeholders of Iowa’s state universities — namely, all...

An endless reach forward

An endless reach forward

  Beethoven’s “Für Elise” crept over the speakers in Coralville’s Caffe Crema. It was the perfect volume for the sparse crowd, unobtrusive and lilting. But in the context of this conversation,...

Presidential candidate Donald Trump, holds a caucus event at the Sheraton Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday Feb. 1, 2016. Trump later lost the Iowa Caucus with 24 percent of the vote, while his opposition Ted Cruz won Iowa with 28 percent of the votes (The Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden).

Iowa GOP goes with Trump

The path for the GOP presidential nomination is clear for Donald Trump — and now Iowa Republicans are planning their next move. Jeff Kaufmann, the chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa, said the...

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

May 3, 2016

Raise awareness of resources for sexual-assault victims The University of Iowa administration deserves credit for the work it has done to provide services for victims of sexual assaults and to take...

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

April 29, 2016

Iowa school-funding proposal should be increased How can Iowa students (elementary, high school, college) succeed and represent the Iowa community when funds are unavailable and not accessible. Why...

The Board of Regents sits in a meeting at the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. Protestors entered the meeting and presented a petition for all members of the Board of Regents to resign. (The Daily Iowan/Mikaela Parrick)

Mary Andringa resigns from the state Board of Regents

April 28, 2016

Regent Mary Andringa has resigned from the state Board of Regents. The Republican and board chairwoman of Vermeer Corp. snagged the seat in a term starting May 1, 2015. Her resignation is effective...

Water music, what are lives: UI Dancers in Company present ‘Watershed: Dance, Science, Activism, and the Future of Water in Iowa

Water music, what are lives: UI Dancers in Company present ‘‘Watershed: Dance, Science, Activism, and the Future of Water in Iowa’

Iowa native Jessica Anthony grew up thinking the state’s muddy rivers, streams, and creeks were natural. But last semester, the visiting assistant professor of dance learned otherwise. Once upon a...

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Program pushes female leadership

In an alarming reality where only 14 percent of top executive positions in the workplace are held by women, a program has been started to try to change that. The University of Iowa Tippie College of...

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Money for water quality dries up

Tom Ackerman, [email protected] April 26, 2016

Despite another year of legislative efforts, the state will not provide additional funds for water quality amid growing concerns. Bills from both the Iowa Senate and the House have been killed this...

A wind turbine generates power in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. The turbine is located on the Kirkwood Community College campus. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Editorial: Expanding renewable energy

April 26, 2016

The future of renewable energy holds a vast amount of potential, and few states have embraced this potential more than Iowa. Des Moines-based Mid-American Energy has recently announced plans that would...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King celebrates after an interception at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Defense tops offense in spring game

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] April 23, 2016

The final score of the 2016 Iowa spring game was 20-18 in favor of the defense. It doesn't matter, of course. The score of a inter-squad scrimmage is rarely the topic of much debate, but in this...

Iowa Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announced the newly appointed President Bruce Harreld during a meeting in the IMU on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the University of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Rastetter to remain as top regent

Bruce Rastetter will remain in his leadership position on the state Board of Regents. During the regents' meeting on Thursday at the Iowa School for the Deaf, they decided to re-elect Rastetter as President...

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