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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

Regent President Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Iowa regents delay tuition discussion as state lawmakers work on budget

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 9, 2019

The state Board of Regents announced its members will likely hold off on the tuition discussion and will not read tuition rates during their April meeting, as the state Legislature has not finalized fiscal...

Student works with rural farmers in Africa to sell dried mangoes

Student works with rural farmers in Africa to sell dried mangoes

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 9, 2019

When Hayden Vest traveled across the world to aid farmers in Africa, he realized he was a part of something bigger than himself. Vest, a junior at the University of Iowa, is part of Blue Mangoes, a social...

Journalism professor publishes new book on Writers’ Workshop

Journalism professor publishes new book on Writers’ Workshop

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 8, 2019

While teaching at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in the mid-1960s, Kurt Vonnegut collected a cult following of students. They called themselves the “Vonnegut people.” Dedicated to Vonnegut’s absurdity,...

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

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics sees increase in placenta problem

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 8, 2019

University of Iowa Health Care specialists are seeing an increase in the rate of a pregnancy disorder known as placenta accreta. In an effort to combat the recent rise in the numbers of patients suffering...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on November 5th, 2018. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Supreme Court to consider case against Iowa City Community School District

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 8, 2019

A court case against the Iowa City School District about the closing and demolition of Hoover Elementary School is heading to the Iowa Supreme Court. As of March 28, the court had screened the case....

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Iowa House passes education budget falling short of funding requests

Sarah Watson and Emily Wangen April 8, 2019

Next fiscal year’s funding for Iowa’s three public state universities will fall below Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ $18 million recommended increase if an Iowa House budget bill passes through the Iowa...

UISG president-elect, Noel Mills, and vice president-elect, Sarah Henry, celebrate winning the 2019 UISG Executive ballot at the IMU on Monday, April 8, 2019. Ignite Iowa received the majority of votes at 1,568 or 53.28%. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Ignite Iowa wins UISG election

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 8, 2019

Ignite Iowa clenched victory in the University of Iowa Student Government election by a large margin, with over half of voters ranking them as their first choice. Noel Mills and Sarah Henry were elected...

UI police issue crime alert for investigation involving stolen cell phone on campus

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 8, 2019

On April 6, University of Iowa police received a report that around 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect approached a student on the walkway north of Hillcrest Residence Hall, also known as “Skunk Hollow,”...

Police investigators investigate the scene on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City, Iowa.

Suspect pool not narrowed in Iowa City homicide investigation

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief April 8, 2019

Iowa City police say the suspect pool has not been narrowed in an ongoing investigation regarding the homicide of JoEllen Browning, the director of operating budgets for University of Iowa Health Care. Derek...

The Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences is seen on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

UI engineering professor receives distinguished award

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 7, 2019

People living in the U.S. don’t always think about where their water comes from or if it contains pollutants. The treatment of stormwater can contribute to creating a cleaner environment. University...

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