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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

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI discusses support, retention of rural students on campus

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 25, 2019

For students in small towns, statistics show the rural lifestyle can be disadvantageous for their transition to a university or the workforce. A recent study by the National Student Clearinghouse Research...

Construction areas are pictured near Mehaffey Bridge on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The bridge and surrounding area are apart of the trail renovation project.

Multimillion dollar Johnson County trail projects near completion

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter March 25, 2019

As spring rolls in, Johnson County is close to completing several miles of trails to connect rural communities throughout the county and beyond. The paved trails would be used for foot and bicycle traffic,...

The Old Capitol is seen on July 16, 2015.

Political Science professor among most cited in her field

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 25, 2019

University of Iowa political-science Professor Caroline Tolbert was recently named as one of the most cited scholars in her field. Tolbert is among the 400 most cited scholars in political science and...

UI Associate Professor Katrina Sanders poses for a portrait in the Main Library on March 13. Sanders is working on the book The Rise and Fall of Black Catholic Education in a Changing South.

Black Catholic Education: UI prof tells the story of an often-forgotten history

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 25, 2019

University of Iowa Associate Professor Katrina Sanders is conducting research for her upcoming book, The Rise and Fall of Black Catholic Education in a Changing South, 1886-1976, with the goal of addressing...

Professor Bob Cargill of the UI Departments of Religious Studies and Classics poses for a picture on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He is featured in the History Channels 8-part documentary series called Jesus: His Life.

UI religious-studies professor assists in History Channel docu-series ‘Jesus: His Life’

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 24, 2019

While filming on the History Channel set, Assistant Professor Robert Cargill had the opportunity to add his voice to the discussion of the life of Jesus Christ.  The University of Iowa’s Cargill...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Three tickets will run in this year’s UISG election

Rylee Wilson, Kate Pixley, and Andy Mitchell March 24, 2019

The campaign for next year’s University of Iowa Student Government members has begun. Three tickets kicked off their campaigns March 24 at Iowa City restaurants: Inspire UI, Ignite Iowa, and UI Charge....

Coralville woman accused of assaulting, threatening her partner

Coralville woman accused of assaulting, threatening her partner

March 24, 2019

A Coralville woman has been accused of beating her domestic partner. Ebonie Jones, 24, was charged March 23 with domestic abuse/assault impeding the flow of air and blood, domestic abuse assault causing...

Crowded Closet is seen on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The thrift shop relocated to 851 Hwy 6 E and will have a grand opening on Monday, March 25.

Crowded Closet sets up new shop at Pepperwood Plaza with grand opening March 25

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 24, 2019

Trading gently worn clothing, home décor, and other items, Iowa City’s nonprofit thrift shop, Crowded Closet, has had a home on Gilbert Court for more than 40 years. Now, the store has moved to a new...

The College of Engineering is seen on March 5, 2019.

UI Urban & Regional Planning School teams up with College of Engineering on new degree

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 24, 2019

University of Iowa graduate students may now pursue a combined degree in the College of Engineering and the School of Urban & Regional Planning. The degree will offer a master of science in civil...

The College of Pharmacy can be seen on March 5, 2019. The College of Pharmacy has come out with a new combined Health Informatics and Pharm D degree program.

UI announces partnership with Middle Eastern university

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 24, 2019

Led by the College of Pharmacy, the University of Iowa will partner with Gulf Medical University, located in the United Arab Emirates. Nearly two years ago, Susan Vos, assistant dean for professional...

President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. (Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA/TNS)

President Trump declares major disaster in 56 Iowa counties after flooding

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 23, 2019

President Trump declared a major disaster Saturday for 56 counties in Iowa due to flooding that began March 12 near the Missouri river and in other parts of the state. The declaration, which allows...

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