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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Construction cranes overlook Quadrangle Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. Quad was built in 1920 and was used as a barracks during World War I before housing students. (The Daily Iowan/Mikaela Parrick)

Police probe Quad trophy theft

Tom Ackerman, [email protected] April 28, 2016

  Police are investigating the theft of two historic trophies from Quadrangle Hall’s lounge area after staff noticed them missing Tuesday night. The value of the trophies is only an estimate,...

Need a job done? There’s an app

Need a job done? There’s an app

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] April 27, 2016

Iowa City residents are now able to connect with University of Iowa students through a new “job sharing” mobile application, which may expand to other cities in the coming months. Seniors Dillon...

Amy Ihm

Ihm’s long road to the heights

Ricardo Ascencio, [email protected] April 27, 2016

It has been an extraordinary past several weeks for Iowa golfer Amy Ihm — she was selected as a member of this season’s All-Big Ten Championship team and was named second-team All-Big Ten . “If...

The sun rises behind the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Friday, April 10, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Finer: Philanthropy’s effect goes beyond scholarships

April 27, 2016

The first time I understood the true effect of private support at the University of Iowa was Phil’s Day 2014, during my first year in the University of Iowa Foundation’s Student Philanthropy Group....

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

Marshall: Today, we celebrate Phil’s Day

April 27, 2016

As president and CEO of the University of Iowa Foundation, I have the privilege of helping connect UI alumni and friends with their passions — assisting them as they provide philanthropic support for...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft goes up for the a basket against a Purdue defender on Thursday Feb. 18, 2106. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 63-55 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Disterhoft: Hawkeye student-athletes grateful for Phil

April 27, 2016

Today, I am writing on behalf of University of Iowa student-athletes to say that we’re eternally grateful for our supporters’ generosity and genuine passion for Iowa athletics. Even though our demanding...

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...

University of Iowa faculty and staff listen to a speaker in The Old Capitol Mall on Monday, April 25, 2016. The UI Strategic Planning Design Group held a pubic forum to share ideas about strategic priorities for the university. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

UI student vets voice concerns at strategic planning forum

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] April 26, 2016

Veterans services were among some of the concerns at the first student forum for input on the University of Iowa strategic plan. Seven students spoke at the forum on Monday, the first of two student...

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Panel wrestles with meaning of religion

An open dialogue on faith promoted intellectual humility but found no easy answers in its quest to answer the question, does religion do more harm or good? The panel discussion brought a group of religious...

The sun rises behind the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Friday, April 10, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Guest opinion: I received help; now I help others

April 25, 2016

My first experience with philanthropy in higher education was as a recipient. Preparing to transfer from a community college to a four-year institution, I was concerned about affordability; working a job...

FILE - The University of Iowa campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Guest opinion: Philanthropy makes writing at Iowa possible

April 25, 2016

In Iowa City, it is possible to walk into a bar on a Tuesday night and, from every booth, hear conversations about writing. As a member of this community, you’re likely to encounter a poet buying produce...

The new Muslim prayer space is located in rooms 206 and 208 at the University of Iowa's  Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa, photo taken on Feb. 4 2016. After seeking a permanent prayer space last year, Students from the Muslim Student Association and staff from the University of Iowa have finally found a more permanent space. (The Daily Iowan/ Anthony Vazquez)

Regents probe prayer rooms

Controversy over the recently established Muslim prayer space on campus seeped into the state Board of Regents’ discussion on Thursday at the Iowa School for the Deaf, and officials said they would review...