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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

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

University of Iowa medicine school looks to integrate creative writing through new contest

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 17, 2019

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is looking to integrate the UI's history of nurturing skilled writers and its excellence in training medical professionals with a new writing contest. The...

Riverside man accused of burglary and sexual abuse

Rachel Steil, News Reporter November 17, 2019

A Riverside man has been accused sexually abusing a victim and threatening to kill her. Nikolas Petersen, 33, was charged on Nov. 16 with first-degree burglary, child endangerment, and second-degree...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

University of Iowa president talks importance of resources in funding strategic plan

Kelsey Harrell and Katie Ann McCarver November 17, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld recently told the state Board of Regents that the UI proposes an “open and transparent” grant process for campus community members to tap...

Sheriffs drag the Iowa River in boats near the English and Philosophy Building on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Sheriff’s Department identifies missing UI student

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 17, 2019

In a press release from Detective Sgt. Brad Kunkel, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office announced on Nov. 15 that University of Iowa student David Le, 19, of Sioux City, Iowa, is currently considered a...

Harold Hal Jackson accepts his award on Thursday at the Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Awards. Jackson servied in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. After his service Jackson became a pharmacist and worked with the University of Iowa Collge of Pharmacy.

University of Iowa recognizes six service members at Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Awards

Lauren White, News Reporter November 14, 2019

As part of recognizing veterans' services to the country, the University of Iowa held an award ceremony to honor six veterans with strong Hawkeye connections. The main lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union...

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.

Iowa Student Action requests three town halls with Board of Regents at the state universities

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 14, 2019

Gathered in the Slife Ballroom at the University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday, students from various colleges across the state rallied for free tuition and an end to white supremacy on campus without...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Interim Provost Sue Curry listen to a presentation during an Iowa Board of Regents 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.

Report: Iowa regent universities tout $11.8 billion impact on state economy

DI staff November 14, 2019

CEDAR FALLS — Iowa’s public universities contributed a combined $11.8 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal 2018, a firm’s analysis showed, emphasizing the universities’ often-touted role...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

Anticipated decline in national enrollment to affect resident enrollment in upcoming years

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 14, 2019

The state Board of Regents heard a presentation on Thursday that revealed how an anticipated decline in national enrollment will impact Iowa universities. The overall enrollment at the regent universities...

Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

Iowa Regents add computer science as course category of consideration in Regent Admission Index

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 14, 2019

The state Board of Regents approved the addition of computer science to the Regent Admission Index to be considered when students apply to the three state universities at their meeting on Thursday. The...

Robots performed onstage at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday. The performance was put on as part of the University of Iowa Robot Theater Project.

Robots take the stage at Hancher Auditorium

Rachel Steil, News Reporter November 14, 2019

Robots took over Hancher Auditorium Thursday evening to perform a series of skits and routines as part of the University of Iowa’s Robot Theater Project. NAO humanoid robots developed by members of...

New trees are seen on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The tree was planted to replace the European Larch tree that fell due to strong winds in September.

New European Larch replaces iconic Pentacrest tree lost to strong winds

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 14, 2019

For years, the European Larch on the University of Iowa Pentacrest provided shade and a place for children to play on its unique low-hanging branches. When winds from a thunderstorm claimed the beloved...

Kid Captain Aubrey Bussan-Kluesner walks onto the field of Kinnick Stadium with Hawkeye Defensive Back Wes Dvorak at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowas football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this years Kid Captains.

Kid Captain Aubrey Bussan-Kluesner granted her birthday wish this weekend

Alexandra Skores, News Editor November 14, 2019

Soon-to-be 9-year-old Aubrey Bussan-Kluesner will be granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as the Iowa Hawkeyes Kid Captain for her birthday this weekend at the game against Minnesota. Aubrey’s...

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