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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

City Councilor John Thomas addresses complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

City Council comes to three-year decision on Forest View mobile home park

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter May 7, 2019

The Iowa City City Council took its first step with a consideration of the rezoning of the Forest View mobile-home park on Tuesday. Forest View sits south of Interstate 80 and west of North Dubuque Street....

Christopher Merrill, the director of the International Writing Program, makes a phone call at his desk on April 12. Merrill’s career began with covering the 1990 Fifa World Cup in Italy, and he has visited more than 100 countries.

International Writing Program director reflects on worldwide career

Charlie Peckman, News Reporter May 7, 2019

With stacks of documents, books, volumes of poetry, and atlases, the organized chaos of Christopher Merrill’s office on the second floor of the Shambaugh House holds almost as many stories as the man...

Grinnell man accused of eluding officers while under the influence of marijuana, methamphetamine

May 7, 2019

Authorities have accused a Grinnell man of eluding law enforcement while under the influence of marijuana and methamphetamine.  Jeremy Bruce, 36, was charged May 7 with reckless driving, eluding,...

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UI researchers find connection between not eating breakfast and increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 7, 2019

The saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” has been given a new meaning after researchers in the University of Iowa College of Public Health found a connection between not eating...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

Researchers look into a new treatment for myeloma

Josie Fischels, News Reporter May 7, 2019

Thanks to a four-year, $1.52 million grant from the U.S. Defense Department, University of Iowa scientists will be able to conduct research based on their prediction that anti-CD24 antibodies could eliminate...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

Looming liver donation policy causes UIHC to take a stand

Josie Fischels, News Reporter May 7, 2019

A new policy from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the United Network for Organ Sharing would ship liver organ donations from Iowa to locations where officials have determined they...

Litter on the Pentacrest is seen on Tuesday, May 7. (Courtesy of UI Pentacrest Museums.)

Pentacrest Museums offers free confetti Photoshop in exchange for not littering

Charles Peckman, News reporter May 7, 2019

As thousands of Hawkeyes prepare to receive their diplomas and bid adieu to the University of Iowa, a must-visit place for senior photos is the Pentacrest. But as a flurry of caps and gowns (along...

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UI addresses low response rates of course evaluations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter May 7, 2019

It’s that time of the year when students repeatedly receive emails reminding them to fill out their ACE Course Evaluations, which allow them the opportunity to respond to the professors, TAs, and other...

Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president appears on the Political Party Live podcast at The Mill on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.

Iowa podcast Political Party Live is changing the format of Iowa campaign events

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter May 7, 2019

In contrast to the stump speeches and loud crowds at traditional presidential-campaign rallies, a unique type of political event is emerging for Democratic presidential-nomination hopefuls attempting to...

University of Iowa students Audrey Wood, Kenzie Busch, Jordyn Meyer, Paige Kehrli, and Samantha Reed pose for a group photo next to a presentation used for the birth to five course in the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic on Monday, May 6, 2019.

First words to full sentences: the UI’s top ranked communication program

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter May 6, 2019

The University of Iowa Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is ranked as one of the top programs in the country consistently by US News & World Reports. And its success lies in the hands-on...

University of Iowa Theater Professor Alan MacVay poses for a portrait  in the Theater Building on Monday, May 6, 2019.

UI Theater Building’s Theater B renamed after department Chair Alan MacVey

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter May 6, 2019

The University of Iowa Theater Building’s Theater B has been renamed after Professor Alan MacVey, who will step down as the chair of the Theater Department after 28 years. On April 17, MacVey was called...

The Stanley Museum of Art sign is seen outside of the IMU on Monday, January 14, 2019.

Innovator in music, arts, engineering: UI alumnus Jason Snell

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter May 6, 2019

While dancers perform, music is produced based on their movements. A meditation headband analyzes brain frequencies to create sound. These are some of the inventions of University of Iowa graduate Jason...

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