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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

Pedestrians cross Clinton Street and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday, June 27, 2016.

Iowa City podcast debuts with an episode on historic preservation

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter January 17, 2019

Iowa City residents now have a new method of learning about their community and engaging with current events: a podcast all about Iowa City. The Iowa City Matters podcast, the official podcast of Iowa...

Science rocks: UI geologists work to uncover the secrets of a 6,000-square mile underground rock formation

Science rocks: UI geologists work to uncover the secrets of a 6,000-square mile underground rock formation

Christopher Borro, News Reporter January 17, 2019

At some point around 1 billion years ago, a titanic rift in the Earth’s crust threatened to create a new ocean. It thrust magma upwards across various parallel fractures, some of which would eventually...

The LGBTQ Resource Center is seen on Januahry 16, 2019. The center is the future home of the newest branch of the UI Food Pantry.

Food Pantry at Iowa brings new location to west side

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 17, 2019

The University of Iowa Food Pantry has brought food into the households of many students, faculty, and staff to help ease the financial burdens. After nearly three years of service to the community from...

Draft Beto organizer Will Heberberich speaks during a meeting of the group at the Sanctuary Pub in Iowa City on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Draft Beto is a group seeking to build grassroots support for former Rep. Beto ORourke, D-Texas. ORourke has not announced a campaign for president in 2020.

Beto O’Rourke movement kicks off in Iowa City… without the candidate

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter January 16, 2019

Volunteer sheets, posters, and campaign tee shirts are a usual sight for a political campaign event in Iowa City ahead of the caucuses, but the scene at Sanctuary Pub Wednesday evening was missing one...

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks at the Chief Diversity Office’s 2019 Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the IMU on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019.

Shivers: UI focused on supporting underrepresented populations

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter January 16, 2019

The University of Iowa is continuing to focus on improving the campus climate to support historically marginalized populations on campus, UI Interim Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Student...

Executive Vice Provost at the University of Pittsburgh David DeJong speaks during the provost forum in the IMU on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. DeJong is one of four finalists and a UI graduate. (Ryan Adams/ The Daily Iowan)

David DeJong, first candidate for UI provost, speaks at forum

Charles Peckman, News Reporter January 16, 2019

Students, staff, and faculty gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Big Ten Theater on Wednesday to hear from David DeJong, the first finalist for the University of Iowa executive vice president and provost. DeJong,...

Cedar Rapids man arrested in connection with multiple sexual assaults

January 16, 2019

The University of Iowa Police Department and the Iowa City Police Department have arrested a man in connection with multiple sexual assaults in the Iowa City area. This arrest is a result of a joint...

Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

Iowa City Police warn of phone scam

January 16, 2019

In an email to residents, the City of Iowa City warned of a phone scam where people claiming to work for the ICPD ask for personal information or money. The Iowa City Police Department continues to...

Partnership between Shelter House, Housing Authority aims to end Iowa City-area homelessness

Partnership between Shelter House, Housing Authority aims to end Iowa City-area homelessness

Charles Peckman, News Reporter January 16, 2019

A new partnership between two Iowa City housing groups aims to provide something that many take for granted — access to housing. The Iowa City Housing Authority has partnered with Shelter House by providing...

New social work scholarship named after 67-year-old recent UI graduate

New social work scholarship named after 67-year-old recent UI graduate

Josie Fischels, News Reporter January 16, 2019

A new scholarship available for students in the School of Social Work is in the fundraising stage of development following the graduation of 67-year-old Bernadine Franks. Franks accepted her diploma from...

The College of Public Health Building is seen on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.

UI professor’s grants will help native communities combat alcohol, drug addictions

Christopher Borro, News Reporter January 15, 2019

A University of Iowa professor has received a series of grants to develop strategies for alcohol and drug prevention in Native American communities totaling $9.5 million across five years. Anne Skinstad,...

Eco friendly lighting fixtures are seen at the University of Iowas Main Library on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

UI Facilities Management continues effort for energy-efficient lighting on campus

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 15, 2019

As part of efforts to have a more sustainable campus, the University of Iowa Facilities Management has worked to install high-efficiency LED light fixtures in buildings being constructed, as well as in...

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