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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

Senator Zach Wahls sits in his home in Coralville during an interview with The Daily Iowan on May 7,2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Freshman Iowa lawmaker Zach Wahls reflects on first session in Des Moines

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter May 9, 2019

First-year Sen. Zach Wahls, who first gained fame after a speech in the Iowa House of Representatives went viral when he was a college student, compared his first year in the chamber as a lawmaker to a...

Shots fired by Iowa City police during early morning burglary investigation

Shots fired by Iowa City police during early morning burglary investigation

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter May 9, 2019

Iowa City police officers fired shots while responding to a burglary alarm at a business at 538 Olympic Court at approximately 2:27 a.m. on May 9, according to a release from the police. According to...

DITV Behind The Scenes

May 9, 2019

Have you ever wondered how DITV broadcasts its live show each morning? To get a look behind the scenes, click on the video above.

Oxford man accused of selling a stolen car

Kate Pixley, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Authorities have accused an Oxford man of attempting to sell a stolen vehicle. Daniel Hodges, 23, was charged May 8 with second-degree theft. According to the arrest affidavit, an anonymous witness...

Senator Elizabeth Warren address a crowd of voters at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. The event was hosted by the Linn Phoenix Club for Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Elizabeth Warren caucus operation reaches early to Iowa campuses

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor May 8, 2019

Tongue wagging in the 70-degree heat, Calvin the corgi bounced along a nature trail alongside owner Sam Franks. The two were hiking in Crandic Park with a Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaign staffer and four...

Council members listen to short speeches prepared by those running for a position on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The University Staff Council held elections for various positions, including Member at Large and Budget Officer.

University of Iowa Staff Council holds 2019-2020 elections

Kate Pixley, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Members of the University of Iowa Staff Council voted on who would head the organization for the 2019-20 academic year at their meeting on Wednesday. Mike Weaver, who is the executive assistant to the...

The U.S. Capitol Building. A Senate health panel on Wednesday released a discussion draft intended to curb opioid addiction. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Flooding in eastern Iowa ramps up urgency for congressional disaster-relief

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter May 8, 2019

With ongoing flooding in Iowa increasing the urgency of disaster relief aid from Congress, Iowa senators say a package is still in the negotiating stage. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said she hopes to see...

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

Board of Regents approve University of Iowa’s request for degree in sustainability science

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 8, 2019

After three years of development, the University of Iowa has received approval from the state Board of Regents to offer a bachelor of science degree in sustainability science beginning in the fall. It...

UI senior Jack Feng reflects on time at the UI, public-health experience

UI senior Jack Feng reflects on time at the UI, public-health experience

Charles Peckman, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Although Lanzhou, China, is about as far away from Iowa City as a person can travel — 6,975 miles, to be exact — that distance did not stop graduating senior Zhiting “Jack” Feng from traveling...

University of Iowa research student Mahmoud Ali poses for a portrait in the Medical Education Research Facility on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Mahmoud and his team discovered a link between sleep apnea and myeloma, a deadly blood cancer.

Study finds correlation between sleep apnea, multiple myeloma

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Research conducted at the University of Iowa linking sleep apnea and multiple myeloma could lead to potential treatment and prevention for patients at risk of the deadly cancer. Studies conducted on mice...

(From left) Demetrius Perry, Peter Krogull, and Tony Casella pose for a portrait at their store Vice in Iowa City on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Vice sells streetwear and vintage clothing to the Iowa City community, and online through their e-Bay page. In April Perry, Krogull, and Casella started a podcast about sneakers, fashion, and the fashion culture of Iowa City.

Iowa City’s Vice launches podcast about fashion, culture

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter May 8, 2019

The shelves of Vice, the Vintage Iowa City Exchange, host an array of sneakers boasting $300 price tags, and racks of T-shirts sporting Supreme logos and classic rock bands line the walls. Located at...

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