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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

The Daily Iowan

Hamburg Inn No. 2 East Side, Rochester Avenue location is seen on Feb. 17, 2020. The location suddenly closed on Sunday.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 East Side closes its doors — for now

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 17, 2020

Local foodies were taken aback by the sudden closure of Hamburg Inn No. 2's Rochester Avenue location on Sunday. A plain piece of paper on the restaurant's glass door read: “We have closed, thank...

Gov. Kim Reynolds smiles during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

Iowa Senate bill proposes eliminating sign language board, licensing for interpreters

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 16, 2020

A bill introduced in the Iowa Senate would eliminate the state Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators and state-issued licensing for interpreters. But after hearing concerns from Iowa's...

University of Iowa occupational and environmental health professor Corinne Peek-Asa speaks at the 37th Annual Presidential Lecture in the Levitt Center on Sunday. Corinne delivered a lecture on Violence, Syndemics, and the Biology of Trauma.

UI professor addresses ‘epidemic of despair’ in 37th annual Presidential Lecture

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 16, 2020

Iowa is not immune to a growing national trend of despair from suicide, overdose, and alcohol abuse, according to University of Iowa Professor Corinne Peek-Asa. At the 37th-annual Presidential Lecture...

A poster is set on a table amongst various items promoting healthy relationships as part of the Interactive Green Flag Display on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in the IMU. The display, presented by the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, invited people to write on green paper hearts what a healthy relationship means to them.

New Green Flag campaign flips narrative of red flags in relationships

Lauren White, News Reporter February 16, 2020

The University of Iowa launched a campaign this month that promotes healthy-relationship behaviors through a series of events on campus. Kicking off with a week of activities that started Feb. 11,...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

Q&A: UI president talks VP for Student Life search, Marching Band safety, P3 approval

DI staff February 16, 2020

DI: At the Feb. 5 Board of Regents meeting, some students, a few of them from the University of Iowa, protested tuition hikes and support for underrepresented students on campus. They shared that higher...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Sexual assault reported in east side UI residence hall

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 16, 2020

The University of Iowa received reports of a sexual assault that occurred in an east side residence hall early in the morning on Feb. 15. According to an email from the UI Department of Public Safety,...

Iowa City man accused of intimidation with a serious weapon

Rachel Steil, News Reporter February 16, 2020

An Iowa City man has been accused of intimidation with a serious weapon. Charles Tate, 26, was charged on Feb. 14 with intimidation with a serious weapon. According to the arrest affidavit, Tate...

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Iowa Democratic Party announces state Rep. Mark Smith as new leader

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 15, 2020

The Iowa Democratic Party announced a new leader on Saturday, after a week of delayed results riddled with inconsistencies drew ire from national party members and campaigns. State Rep. Mark Smith,...

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks about lowering prescription drug prices during the Corridor Business Journal Health Care Summit at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 14.

Sen. Chuck Grassley talks prescription drug prices in Coralville

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 14, 2020

Sen. Chuck Grassley pushed his plan to lower prescription drug prices to health-care professionals in Coralville on Feb. 14, saying he expects the bipartisan bill to pass by May 20.  Speaking at the...

On the Record: Feb. 14, 2020

On the Record: Feb. 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

On the Record recaps the top headlines of the week in the University of Iowa and Iowa City community. This week's guest is DI News Reporter Eleanor Hildebrandt to talk about the first joint session between...

Military and Veteran Student Services move to jurisdiction of Registrars Office

Military and Veteran Student Services move to jurisdiction of Registrar’s Office

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 13, 2020

The University of Iowa Military and Veteran Student Services office is returning to its original jurisdiction under the Office of the Registrar and will soon make a physical move to its new space in what...

Powerlifting competitor Linda Smith performs a squat at Drew Murphy Strength in Tiffin, Iowa on Thursday Feb. 13, 2019. Smith recently set four deadlifting records in an Iowa competition through USA Powerlifting.

Iowa City grandmother deadlifts 151.5 kilos to break national record

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 13, 2020

Fifty-five-year-old powerlifting grandmother of nine Linda Smith broke the national deadlift record in her age group and weight class with a lift just under three times her body weight. Smith broke...

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