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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

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., addresses a crowd at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The Linn Phoenix Club hosted the event.

Elizabeth Warren outlines benefits of taxing the wealthy in Cedar Rapids

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter April 25, 2019

CEDAR RAPIDS — Outlining detailed policy proposals has become Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s signature move on the campaign trail as she aims to secure the Democratic presidential nomination,...

J. Martin Scholtz of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine speaks during the VP for Research candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

UI names J. Martin Scholtz as new vice president for Research

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 25, 2019

After more than a year without a person to permanently lead the University of Iowa Research Office, the UI announced Thursday that J. Martin Scholtz will serve as the new vice president for Research. Scholtz...

FILE - The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

UI has not yet paid Modern Piping in full, contends as-built documents for Children’s Hospital are needed

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 25, 2019

The brunt of the court-ordered payment the University of Iowa owes construction company Modern Piping has still not been paid out as the UI says it awaits final construction records of the Stead Family...

A June 2017 exterior rendering of the Stanley Museum of Art facility looking west from Gibson Square and Madison Street. (Source: State Board of Regents)

UI planning groundbreaking for Stanley Museum of Art

Sarah Stortz and Marissa Payne April 25, 2019

After the Stanley Museum of Art has been without a permanent home since the 2008 flood, the University of Iowa will soon break ground on the museum's new space. The UI will host a groundbreaking ceremony...

The Jefferson Building is seen on Tuesday, April 23. The Building, which is located on E. Washington St., now houses the University of Iowa Office of the Ombudsperson.

UI Ombudsperson Office manages new location and outreach

Charles Peckman, News Reporter April 25, 2019

Ombudsperson, which comes from a Swedish term that means “representative,” is not commonly used in the English vernacular — but when students and staff members at the University of Iowa need assistance...

UI researchers use 3D technology to scan French cathedrals

UI researchers use 3D technology to scan French cathedrals

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 25, 2019

After visiting the Reim Cathedral, the coronation site for French kings until the 900s, and living in France as a child, University of Iowa art history Professor Robert Bork became interested in Gothic...

Students and judges listen to a presenter at an undergraduate presentation on City Planning for eight generations in the future in the advanced technologies building on April 24th, 2019. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

UI students predict a better Iowa City

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 24, 2019

Elevated trains, vertical and horizontal farming, and transportation bubbles are all ideas of University of Iowa undergraduates envisioning a better Iowa City in the year 2228. On April 24, 10 UI students...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

Tippie College of Business changes 2 department names

Noelle Hass, News Reporter April 24, 2019

At its April meeting, the state Board of Regents gave the go-ahead to the Tippie College of Business to change the names of two departments. The Department of Management Sciences will become the Department...

A hand made bike is seen during the Nexus Open House at the Seamans Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. During the event, students presented projects that combined art and engineering.

Combining arts & engineering: NEXUS hosts student open house

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter April 24, 2019

A pioneer in the arts and engineering, Virginia A. Myers had a vision to combine the two for the benefit of students in Iowa City. In 2015, the Virginia A. Myers NEXUS of Engineering and the Arts was born. For...

Lone Tree man accused of meth possession

Lone Tree man accused of meth possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 24, 2019

Authorities have accused a Lone Tree man of methamphetamine possession. Ryan Lippard, 34, was charged April 23 with a controlled-substance violation. According to the arrest affidavit, Lippard was...

Megan Alter announces bid for Iowa City City Council seat

Megan Alter announces bid for Iowa City City Council seat

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 24, 2019

A day after Mayor Jim Throgmorton announced that he would not run for a third term,  a new candidate has entered the race for Iowa City City Council. Megan Early Alter announced her candidacy for...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot a free-throw during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Megan Gustafson visits State Capitol to sea of fans, including senators and sixth graders

Charles Peckman, News reporter April 24, 2019

On April 24, the Iowa Senate honored Megan Gustafson in Des Moines for her academic and athletic accomplishments. Gustafson was named the Naismith Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year, and ESPNW Player...

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