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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

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Flu shot returns to UI Student Health

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 3, 2019

In order to keep the flu from spreading too widely this fall, the quadrivalent flu vaccine will be administered on campus to fight the illness on four fronts. The vaccination will be available as long...

Flags wave during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April 15, 2017. University Heights and Iowa City are looking to rezone land around Finkbine to develop a university-owned apartment complex off of Melrose Avenue.

University Heights, Iowa City zoning lines halt apartment building development

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 3, 2019

Two years into an ongoing project, University Heights and Iowa City seek to begin the process of changing zoning lines for a new university-owned apartment complex off of Melrose Avenue. Owned by the...

Salsa Club meets on Friday, September 26, 2019 at Field House on the West Side of Campus for the first time this school year.

Salsa Club chips in to get UI students moving

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter October 2, 2019

In a hallway dotted with office spaces on the fourth floor of the Field House, a small, hot room comes alive with explosive salsa music and dance on Friday nights. The room is lined with mirrors and filled...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 28, 2019.

Carson King fundraiser reaches $3 million

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor October 2, 2019

Following the announcement of the end of the Carson King fundraiser on Tuesday night, the “Iowa Legend” tweeted out that local Busch Light distributors across the state of Iowa sent in an additional...

Man accused of breaking into Old Capitol to steal documents

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 2, 2019

A man has been accused of breaking into the Old Capitol to steal documents. Alexander Torres, 29, Coralville, is charged with third-degree attempted burglary, possession of burglar's tools, & fifth-degree...

Police looking for information on an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 2, 2019

Iowa City police are looking for information on an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday. According to a City of Iowa City release, police responded to a call on 1100 Arthur St. where a pizza delivery...

Climate strikers march from City Hall to the Pentacrest to raise awareness about the threat of climate change. The march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20. (Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg to join Iowa City climate strike

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor October 2, 2019

Sixteen-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will join Iowa City students and residents in a weekly climate strike this Friday. Iowa City high school students began protesting government...

UISG meets on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in the Blackbox Theater at the IMU. (Rauele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

UISG approves Taste of Africa and NSBE Regional Conference funding

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 2, 2019

The African Student Alliance and the National Society of Black Engineers appealed for more funding for travel from University of Iowa Student Government on Tuesday after the group slashed funding in each...

City council listens to a speech about native inhabitant awareness and inclusion efforts during a city council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Iowa City City Council defers Riverfront Crossing rezoning again

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter October 1, 2019

Consideration by the Iowa City City Council to rezone the proposed Riverfront Crossings was deferred until Oct. 15 at the council’s meeting Tuesday.  The Riverfront Crossings development is a proposed...

Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

Q&A: New Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks on starting at the UI

DI Staff October 1, 2019

Fuentes: I wanted to share with you some exciting initiatives that I would like to start working on with the campus community. As a university, we are committed to excellence in who we are and what we...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Iowa scientists project dangerous heat levels in the near future

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter October 1, 2019

Model projections from the Iowa Climate Statement’s ninth annual release indicate that state residents should expect extreme and dangerous heat events to become more extreme and severe in the near future. Released...

School District President Stephen Murley speaks during a School Board meeting. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City schools superintendent announces he has no plans to renew contract

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor October 1, 2019

Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Steve Murley announced on Tuesday that he will not renew his contract in June 2021. According to an open letter to staff, families, students, and more,...

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