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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

Iowa Supreme Court Justices listen to oral arguments and answer student questions during Supreme Court Day in the Boyd Law Building on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Iowa lawmakers narrow changes to judicial selection

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter February 22, 2019

Bills moving through the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature could change the way Iowa Supreme Court and appellate-court judges are selected, ultimately giving more power to lawmakers. HSB110  and...

Coralville woman accused of beating child with belt

Coralville woman accused of beating child with belt

February 22, 2019

Authorities have accused a Coralville woman of beating her child with a studded belt. Tierra Robinson, 26, was charged Feb. 20 with child endangerment causing bodily injury. According to the arrest...

The new University of Iowa Hospitals AirCare plane rests in its hanger on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. This PC-12 was built by Swiss company Pilatus and boasts a Pratt and Whitney PT6 turboprop engine capable of producing over 1900 horsepower.

New UIHC plane brings patients farther, faster

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 22, 2019

A pediatric patient in need of intensive care was flown to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics on Feb. 15, but not by helicopter — by airplane. The newest black-and-gold addition to UI Hospitals...

The University of Iowa College of Laws Boyd Law Building on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. The College of Law is the number 20 ranked law school in the country.

Law-school alum heads to Iowa Supreme Court

Andy Mitchell February 22, 2019

Judge Christopher McDonald spread his Hawkeye wings and landed as the newest justice to serve in the state’s highest court. Gov. Kim Reynolds has picked McDonald, a University of Iowa College of Law...

Members of Young Americans for Freedom clash with counter-protestors on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Thursday. Some students, like Adriana Peterson, said the some of the language surrounding the border wall is targeted and xenophobic.

Students clash over Trump’s proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall

Charles Peckman, News Reporter February 22, 2019

Members of Young Americans for Freedom and groups of counterprotesters clashed on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Thursday afternoon over President Trump’s pursuit of a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico...

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during an event at the The Mill on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Iowa City on Thursday after having cancelled stops in the area last week due to inclement weather.

Tulsi Gabbard talks regime change wars, Green New Deal in second Iowa City appearance in 10 days

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 21, 2019

In her second appearance in Iowa City in 10 days, Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spoke to an energetic crowd at The Mill on Thursday night. The Democratic representative from Hawaii’s...

Student J. P Amply works in the North Parking Ramp on Feb. 19.

Student parking coordinators say night shifts at UI vary in safety

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 21, 2019

University of Iowa Parking & Transportation student employees working night shifts report some safety concerns depending on their positions in the department. With seven parking ramps across the UI...

A bus stops at the Old Capitol Transit Center on Wednesday January 30, 2019.

Honors offers new Presidential Fellowship, changes scholarships

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Honors at Iowa has decided to rearrange scholarship opportunities and add a Presidential Fellowship for first-year students. The addition of the award is among the changes the program has undergone in...

Denise Martinez takes on associate dean for cultural affairs

Denise Martinez takes on associate dean for cultural affairs

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Denise Martinez has long known that the medical field lacks diversity. On Feb. 1, she earned the opportunity to combat this by becoming associate dean for cultural affairs and diversity in the Carver College...

Pediatric dentistry specialist Dr. Kyle Nordeen performs an examination on 2-year old Ahmed Osman as Ahmeds mother Hagir Malik and fourth-year UI dental student Elise Montesinos watch on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at a clinic in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building. The Free Dental Clinic has served more than 3,700 children ages 3 and under in its more than 20 years of existence.

Infant Oral Health Program has helped thousands of kids over 20 years

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Hagir Malik brought her 2-year-old son, Ahmed, to the Infant Oral Health Program at the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building on Thursday afternoon to check his dental health. Ahmed sat in...

Dean Emeritus and Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Craig Svensson speaks at the forum for the Vice President of Research on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the IMU. Svensson is the third and final candidate for the Vice President position.

Final vice president for Research candidate visits UI

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Faculty and staff gathered in 166 IMU Thursday afternoon for the second and final Research vice president forum, where candidate Craig Svensson presented his vision for research at the University of Iowa. Currently...

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Iowa City girl reported missing, last seen at City High

Kayli Reese, News Editor February 21, 2019

Iowa City police are seeking help in finding a missing juvenile. Grace Morrison, 14, was last seen at City High on Feb. 18 around 1 p.m., according to a release from the city of Iowa City. She...

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