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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

The Daily Iowan

The office of Finance and Operations is seen in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

University of Iowa Faculty Senate reviews Senior VP for Finance and Operations Office

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 21, 2019

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate recently released its review of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations and reported its leaders are innovative in exploring new revenue...

A mural by Thomas Agran depicting Ben S. Summerwill is seen on the wall of the MidwestOne Bank in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, 19 November, 2019.

Iowa City Public Art Committee works to create a colorful community

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 20, 2019

People in Iowa City are surrounded by murals, statues, and other artistic displays when they walk through the Downtown District, a trait that adds color to their journeys. In an effort to place more...

Protesters during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday Oct 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

University of Iowa, Iowa City honor Transgender Day of Remembrance

Lauren White and Hannah Rovner November 20, 2019

Candles illuminated the yard of the University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center Tuesday night as people gathered in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance to show their support for the transgender community. In...

The outside of the UI Student Disability Services office is seen on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The office is located in the basement of Burge Residence Hall.

Some UI students say snow, ice bring accessibility issues

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 20, 2019

Slick sidewalks and snowfall can make for a miserable commute to campus for many University of Iowa students, but members of Students for Disability Advocacy and Awareness said ice can especially prevent...

Dr. Alshimaa Alghamdi performs a cleaning on her patient at the Operative Dentistry Clinic on Wednesday November 20, 2019. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

UI Operative Clinic gives dentists the opportunity to specialize in a specific field

Jacob Shafer, News Reporter November 20, 2019

Resident students at the University of Iowa’s Operative Clinic in the College of Dentistry are already dentists — but they are coming back to school to learn a specialty within the field. The clinic...

A CHOMP sticker is seen on the door of Mesa on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019.

Local food delivery service CHOMP honored for ‘impact and innovation’

Preston Hayes, News Reporter November 20, 2019

As national food-delivery corporations such as Grubhub and Uber Eats expand across the nation, CHOMP is turning its attention to local Iowa City restaurants to provide them with support. Local food-delivery...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriffs Office.

Husband of UI Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning pleaded not guilty for her murder

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor November 20, 2019

Roy Browning Jr. has pleaded not guilty for the murder of his wife, University of Iowa Health Care budget official JoEllen Browning. Roy Browning waived his right to holding an open arraignment in court...

Iowa City city councilors meet at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The City council heard from community members and discussed various agenda items.

Iowa City City Council amends Riverfront Crossings affordable-housing requirements

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter November 20, 2019

The Iowa City City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to amend the affordable-housing requirements for the Riverfront Crossings development, clarifying which households are eligible for the...

The University of Iowa’s Sports Medicine Building is seen on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

UI Sports Medicine celebrates 10 years of caring for athletes across Iowa

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 19, 2019

From the Hawkeye football team to little league teams, Sports Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics treats patients young and old. UIHC Sports Medicine Director Brian Wolf, head physician...

The Lindquist Center, which houses the Iowa Reading Research Center, is seen on Sunday, November 17, 2019. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa researchers help study literacy skills in juvenile-justice schools

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter November 19, 2019

After years of funding and regulation delays, the University of Iowa and peer institutions are beginning an unmatched efficacy study for a literacy-skills intervention program targeted toward adolescents...

Protesters take part in an 11-minutes sit-down protest during the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (David Harmantas/For The Daily Iowan)

UI Faculty Council unanimously backs climate action plan

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 19, 2019

The University of Iowa Faculty Council on Tuesday backed the student governments' resolution in support of a climate-action plan. The resolution came before Faculty Council after the UI Student Government...

Protestors crowd in front of the stage to hear Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speak at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (David Harmantas/For The Daily Iowan)

Iowa entities join declaration to commit to Paris Climate Agreement goals after federal withdrawal

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter November 19, 2019

Johnson County, Iowa City, and 25 other Iowa entities recently opted to keep working toward the climate-action goals outlined by the Paris Climate Agreement, despite the Trump administration beginning...

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