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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

Coralville man accused of domestic abuse/assault impeding air/blood flow causing injury

Rachel Steil, News Reporter December 11, 2019

A Coralville man has been accused of choking the mother of his child and threatening to kill her. Henry Herrera, 33, was charged on Dec. 10 with domestic abuse/assault impeding air/blood flow causing...

Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Four UI shared-governance branches back public/private partnership

Rin Swann and Eleanor Hildebrandt December 11, 2019

After the state Board of Regents on Tuesday approved a public/private partnership that would allow a private firm to operate and maintain the University of Iowa Utility System, the four pillars of shared...

Radiation Oncology, Department Chair, John Buatti, MD and his team stand next to University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics’ MR-linac machine on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. This new technology can both treat patients and act as an MRI scan, by focalizing on one spot and sending waves specifically there. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Holden Center one of three in US to use new tumor-treatment technology

Lauren White, News Reporter December 11, 2019

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is one of the first centers in the nation to add MR-linac to its technology, helping to more precisely treat tumors. The UI Radiation Oncology Department...

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

UI Student Financial Aid Office moves to University Capitol Center

Rin Swann, News Reporter December 11, 2019

In an effort to better accommodate student needs, the University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid will move across campus. Effective Jan. 7, the office will relocate to 2400 University Capitol...

An attendee voices her concerns on the public/private partnership during a meeting with the state Board of Regents in Urbandale on Tuesday. The state Board of Regents voted unanimously to pass the partnership.

Public raises transparency concerns about UI public/private partnership

Marissa Payne and Katie Ann McCarver December 11, 2019

URBANDALE — State Sen. Claire Celsi, D-West Des Moines, donning a bright gold blazer, rose from her seat at the state Board of Regents’ office Tuesday morning to decry what she said was a lack of transparency...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Faculty Senate during a meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Harreld talked about the approval of the public/private partnership.

University of Iowa president hones in on higher-ed funding after public/private partnership approval

Kelsey Harrell and Marissa Payne December 10, 2019

As some members of the public and Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns that the General Assembly will defund the University of Iowa for its pursuit of a public/private partnership, UI President Bruce...

Senator and Internal Affairs Committee Chair Anna Correa talks about the legislation to fellow senators during a UISG meeting Tuesday. The senators voted to override a veto from President Noel Mills.

University of Iowa Student Government override’s president’s veto for election code reforms

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter December 10, 2019

The Iowa Memorial Union Blackbox Theater came alive with a divisive debate on Tuesday night when the University of Iowa Student Government voted to override UISG President Noel Mills' veto over election-code...

Illustration by A.J. Boulund

Online advertising key in countdown to Iowa caucuses

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter December 10, 2019

Iowa City high school senior Thomas McMillan can’t open YouTube without being bombarded with advertisements from presidential candidates. “I really hate YouTube video ads. I hate them,” he said...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Faculty Senate during a meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Harreld talked about the approval of the public/private partnership.

UI Faculty Senate passes climate-emergency declaration

Katie Ann McCarver and Kelsey Harrell December 10, 2019

One day after University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld declared a climate crisis in a Daily Iowan interview, Faculty Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution supporting such a declaration. The...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld prepares to speak to the state Board of Regents at a meeting in Urbandale on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The regents voted unanimously to pass the public/private partnership.

Regents sign $1.1 billion UI Utility System public/private partnership

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2019

URBANDALE — When University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld visited the headquarters of French energy conglomerate ENGIE in September, the environment he saw impressed him. Several floors below where...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers waves to an attendee during her farewell ceremony in the IMU on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Shivers will be moving to the Ohio State University in January.

University of Iowa officials plan for change from previous roles

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 10, 2019

A line of Hawkeyes extended outside the door of the IMU Second Floor Ballroom on Monday with people eager to offer their well-wishes and extend warm embraces to Vice President for Student Life Melissa...

The IC Compassion Office is seen on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Local nonprofit IC Compassion launches new refugee counseling program

Preston Hayes, News Reporter December 9, 2019

Iowa City Compassion is giving back to the community this holiday season and opening the doors of its new counseling program designed to provide mental and emotional health support to refugees and immigrants...

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