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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 Boyd Law Building is seen on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.

76 UI law students oppose Trump’s judicial nominee for U.S. Court of Appeals

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 24, 2019

Seventy-six students in the University of Iowa College of Law signed on to a letter to Iowa’s U.S. senators imploring them to oppose one of President Trump’s judicial nominations to the United States...

Kid Captain Lucy Roth walks onto Kinnick Stadiums field 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.

Lucy Roth brings ‘positive force’ as Kid Captain for the Hawkeyes

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 24, 2019

At 2 years old, Lucy Roth — who is this week’s Kid Captain in Saturday’s Hawkeye game against Northwestern —was struggling with vision problems, holding books close to her face and struggling to...

University of Iowa new DEO and first female chair in the college of Psychiatry, Peggy Nopoulos poses for a portrait on Monday October 7, 2019.

Meet Peggy Nopoulos, the first woman to chair the UI Department of Psychiatry

Lauren White, News Reporter October 24, 2019

The University of Iowa has assigned its first female chair of the Psychiatry Department with the appointment of Peggy Nopoulos. Nopoulos became department executive officer in July 2018 after being...

The Old Capital is seen on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

New UI hearing aid technology allows users to connect to wireless devices

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter October 24, 2019

Two University of Iowa researchers and their colleagues at Gallaudet University received a grant to study the possible creation of smart hearing aids that can be integrated into what they call a “wireless...

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

UI forms vice president for Student Life search committee

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 24, 2019

The University of Iowa has announced a search committee for the new vice president for Student Life following the departure of current Student Life head Melissa Shivers. Ohio State University on Wednesday...

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, spoke out to the Iowa City community during his “Culture War” tour.  His tour at The University Iowa took place in the Iowa Memorial Union at 7pm on October 23, 2019.

Charlie Kirk visits UI to discuss conservative cultural issues

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor October 23, 2019

Turning Point USA founder and Executive Director Charlie Kirk stopped in Iowa City on Wednesday during his “Culture War” tour, to address the University of Iowa chapter of the college-student organization...

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

UI-led neuropathy consortium receives grant renewal from National Institute of Health

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 23, 2019

As clinical research of medical technology advances, so will the understanding of genetic neurological diseases. The National Institute of Health has renewed the University of Iowa’s grant to study inherited...

Iowa City police respond to the scene where an officer-involved shooting reportedly occurred near 11 Highway West on July 29, 2019.

Competency hearing delayed for woman accused of shooting Iowa City officer with BB gun

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 23, 2019

The competency hearing for the court-ordered mental evaluation of Cierra Lewis, 25, was canceled Wednesday and rescheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Sixth District Judge Chad Kepros previously ordered...

Sarah Fisher Gardial, Dean of the Tippie College of Business, speaks during the state Board of Regents meeting inside the IMU Main Lounge on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. Gardial spoke changes in the market dynamics that led to the decision to close the full-time M.B.A. program.

Tippie Dean Sarah Fisher-Gardial to lead Belmont University’s business school

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 23, 2019

Tippie College of Business Dean Sarah Fisher-Gardial on Wednesday announced to the community Wednesday she will serve as the dean of Belmont University's business school in Nashville. Gardial, who has...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers reacts to a compliment during the University of Iowa Homecoming Parade through downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers named Ohio State University VP

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2019

The University of Iowa’s “Black and Gold Veep,” Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers, will soon exchange her Hawkeye colors for scarlet and grey at Ohio State University as its next head...

City Council Candidate Laura Bergus answers a question at the Iowa City Council election forum in City Hall on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. The candidates were asked questions on a variety of issues including affordable housing, the future of public transport, racially disproportionate police stops, and human trafficking.

Iowa City City Council candidates, district incumbents address community concerns

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter October 22, 2019

Iowa City City Hall seats were filled Tuesday night as five City Council candidates for at-large and district seats convened in a forum to address public concerns, discuss their policies and platforms,...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera (contributed)

Hearing for man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts delayed

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 22, 2019

An evidence-suppression hearing for Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man accused of killing UI student Mollie Tibbetts last year, was delayed Tuesday. The hearing, which was supposed to begin Tuesday, has...

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