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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

A farmer harvests corn near Washington, Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

Congress passes farm bill, solidifying a 5-year budget for agriculture and food assistance programs

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter December 12, 2018

Nearly three months since its deadline passed, both chambers of Congress approved a finalized version of the 2018 Farm Bill. The farm bill is a sprawling piece of legislation renewed every five years that...

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

UI fraternity Kappa Sigma loses status as registered student organization

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor December 12, 2018

The University of Iowa has removed Kappa Sigma Beta-Rho's status as a registered student organization for violating policies on hazing and alcohol. The Kappa Sigma International Fraternity also voted to...

On Tuesday, December 12, 2018 Student organization COGS staged a work-in in the IMU.

COGS woes regents’ contract proposal, says it leaves out important items

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 12, 2018

The state Board of Regents’ contract proposal for the University of Iowa’s graduate employees’ union included a policy on wages, but not other items such as sick-leave policy, paid leave, and working...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in an interview in the Presidents Office on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks state funding, student life

DI Staff December 12, 2018

The Daily Iowan: In November, the regents approved the UI’s request to close the Labor Center and other centers and institutes, and community members continue to protest the decision in hopes of securing...

Little Angels Learning Center and Preschool is seen on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The University of Iowa is offering free childcare to parents during finals week so that parents may study.

UI Family Services strives to relieve stress of parenting on busy lives

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 12, 2018

The University of Iowa offers free childcare for student-parents the two weekends before to finals to allow the parents to prepare for the end of the semester, helping them cope with the stress of finals...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Iowa City residents to get larger curbside recycling containers this month

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 12, 2018

In an attempt to encourage residents to recycle, the city of Iowa City has begun distributing new recycling containers to residents to replace the old ones. The new 65-gallon containers will have blue...

A sign outside of the Library parking lot reads that after Jan. 2nd, 2019, the lot will no longer be free after 12:00 pm each night. Photographed on Dec. 10th, 2018.

New UI parking policy elicits negative response

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter December 12, 2018

A new parking policy at the University of Iowa will require constant payment in parking lots, angering some UI students. Four years ago, UI Parking & Transportation embarked on an initiative to universalize...

Kid Captain Gabe Graber takes a photo with his family and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz during Iowa Football Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium. Gwens story will be featured during Iowas first home game on Saturday. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Kid Captain may bring good luck to Hawkeyes in Outback Bowl

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 12, 2018

Gabe Graber, 14, became a lifelong Hawkeye fan when he took his first breath in the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. It was Jan. 1, 2005, the same day the Hawkeyes stunned the LSU Tigers to...

Planet 3 Extreme Air Park is seen on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The extreme air park is the first trampoline park in Iowa City and recently replaced Kmart.

New indoor trampoline park opens in Iowa City

Josie Fischels, News Reporter December 11, 2018

Zip lines, dodge ball, and 15,000 square feet of trampoline space are just some of the fun items that await those looking for the ideal group experience in Iowa City. Planet 3 Extreme Air Park, an indoor...

UI Hospitals and Clinics holds an emergency response exercise at the UIHC Ambulance Bay on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The goal of the response exercise was to prepare for use of the biocontainment unit.

UIHC exercise simulates hazardous disease response

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter December 11, 2018

At a preliminary drill on Tuesday, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics tested its ability to respond to a “suspected emerging bio-infection,” receiving a patient at the Iowa City Municipal...

Women, politics, and change

Women, politics, and change

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter December 11, 2018

As more Iowa women than ever move toward legislating and governing in the coming weeks, analysts say the “pink wave” that swept the state and nation in November may mean a shift in focus toward women-...

DITV News: Living Learning Communities

December 11, 2018

The University of Iowa Living Learning Communities are undergoing changes for next year.

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