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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

TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

After ending stint at University of Iowa, TaJuan Wilson is headed to Georgia Southern University

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter February 6, 2020

After ending his brief stint at the University of Iowa following his seven-week tenure as the associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, TaJuan Wilson has landed a similar position...

Dance Marathon 2018

Dance Marathon 26 will dance ‘for the kids’ in Big Event this weekend

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 6, 2020

Pressed tightly together and patterned in multi-colored shirts, over 2,500 dancers will stand for twenty-four hours. Most will forgo sleep, caffeine, and sitting down as they literally stand in solidarity...

Iowa City Police Chief Jody Matherly speaks during a press conference in City Hall on Nov. 20, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Police Chief Jody Matherly to retire

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 6, 2020

After over three years serving as the Iowa City Police Chief, Jody Matherly has announced his retirement, according to a press release from the City of Iowa City. Matherly has been police chief...

A caucus participant walks into Phillips Hall on Feb. 3, 2020. Those who could not make it to their caucus location participated in the satellite site.

DNC chairman calls for an immediate recanvass of Iowa caucus results after delay, inconsistencies

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor February 6, 2020

DNC chairman Tom Perez called for an immediate recanvass of Iowa caucus results Thursday, three days after results were delayed on caucus night and discrepancies between metrics were found. In a tweet,...

Marching band members escape the rain during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Sept. 14, 2019.

Hawkeye Marching Band alleged physical harassment investigation closes with no charges

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2020

Following the months-long investigation into Hawkeye Marching Band members' allegations of physical harassment by Cyclone fans at the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk football game, state Board of Regents President...

Protesters break up Iowa regents meeting asking for tuition freeze

Protesters break up Iowa regents meeting asking for tuition freeze

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Kelsey Harrell February 6, 2020

URBANDALE — Iowa Student Action, a group composed of students from across Iowa, interrupted Wednesday’s state Board of Regents meeting to protest the multiyear tuition model, asking the regents implement...

The Office of Financial Aid is seen inside Calvin Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.

Board of Regents hears annual student financial aid report

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor February 5, 2020

URBANDALE — Heads of financial aid from the state Board of Regents institutions addressed accessibility to and affordability of college for students, as well as their efforts to minimize debt in the...

President Donald Trump pauses during a speech at the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on June 11, 2019.

Grassley, Ernst join Republicans in vote to acquit President Trump

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 5, 2020

Republican senators from Iowa Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley joined the majority of their party in voting to acquit President Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on Wednesday...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on May 2, 2019.

Iowa lawmakers question UI president on utility system public/private partnership

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 5, 2020

DES MOINES — Iowa lawmakers presented the University of Iowa with concerns about the long-term feasibility of the institution’s utility system public/private partnership during a state House Appropriations...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Board of Regents grants University of Iowa new BA

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 5, 2020

URBANDALE — The state Board of Regents granted a University of Iowa request for a new Bachelor of Arts in the College of Education at its Wednesday meeting. UI Provost Montserrat Fuentes advocated...

The Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building is seen on April 17, 2018.

Regents approve extended admissions suspension in five Biomedical Sciences legacy programs

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor February 5, 2020

At its meeting in Urbandale on Wednesday, the state Board of Regents approved a University of Iowa request to extend the admissions suspension of five Biomedical Sciences legacy programs, while reopening...

Carver-Hawkeye Arena is seen before a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17.

UI will proceed with plans to expand Hawkeye wrestling space

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 5, 2020

URBANDALE — Planning will soon be underway for an expanded practice and operations space for the top-ranked Hawkeye wrestling team after the state Board of Regents on Wednesday approved the University...

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