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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

Man charged with public intoxication, urinating on a police officer

Man charged with public intoxication, urinating on a police officer

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 29, 2018

Authorities have accused a Muscatine man of driving under the influence and intentionally micturating on a police officer. Daniel Byrd, 35, was charged Nov. 28 with eluding police, second-offense possession...

UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness President-elect Kaydee Ecker (left) and President Andrea Courtney pose for a portrait on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. A petition launched by their organization that aims to re-locate Student Disability Services by 2020 has garnered over 2,800 signatures.

Petition to change location of student disability services gets 2,800 signatures

Charles Peckman, News Reporter November 29, 2018

As conversations with University of Iowa administrators continue, students with disabilities keep up advocacy for a more accessible campus. One student organization, UI Students for Disability Advocacy...

An emerald ash tree is seen on Iowa Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. The City Council will be discussing the city’s current approach to Emerald Ash Borer and its impact on ash trees on public property.

New treatment planned for emerald ash borer

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter November 29, 2018

Iowa City officials plan a new approach to fight the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that has quickly spread throughout the city’s ash trees. The City Council has decided to treat some of the...

The Iowa Board of Regents Bargaining Committee hears proposals during the COGS policy proposal meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The COGS policy proposal aims to solidify salaries, hours of work, benefits, and other terms and conditions for graduate students.

COGS, Board of Regents kick off contract negotiations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 29, 2018

The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students kicked off negotiations for a new contract at a meeting with representatives of the state Board of Regents on Wednesday with an initial proposal that primarily...

Panelists discuss issues during the UISG completion grant meeting at the IMU on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

UISG votes for additional funding towards Hawkeye Completion Grant Program

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter November 28, 2018

In the spring of 2018, University of Iowa Student Government allocated $30,000 to the Hawkeye Completion Grant program. At Tuesday’s Senate meeting, UISG voted to allocate an additional $7,500 to the...

Straw usage goes down in Iowa City

Straw usage goes down in Iowa City

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter November 28, 2018

Local Iowa City restaurants have decided to take part in decreasing straw use, and many encourage others to continue this environmentally friendly trend. Pullman Bar & Diner’s general manager,...

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

UI officials address federal proposal to change sexual-assault guidelines

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 28, 2018

The University of Iowa is waiting to determine whether any policy changes will need to be made following Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ recently proposed changes to Title IX guidelines on sexual misconduct,...

School Board members listen as people raise concerns about school rezoning at the School District Administration Building on Tuesday. At the meeting, board members voted to redraw school zones in an effort to create a more equitable learning system.

Iowa City school board redraws boundaries for next fall

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 28, 2018

Both approval and apprehension rippled across the faces of onlookers Tuesday night as members of the Iowa City School Board voted to redraw school boundaries in an attempt to increase diversity among elementary...

Graphic by Lily Smith

Regents leave money trails in Iowa politics

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 28, 2018

Leaders of the state Board of Regents in recent years have been labeled Iowa “kingmakers” — influencers in Iowa politics given their financial backing and close ties to GOP candidates. Current Regent...

The Levitt Center for University Advancement is seen on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

Write Now: UI’s first flash writing contest hopes to bring Hawkeyes everywhere a taste of Iowa City

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 27, 2018

For 48 hours in February, all who wish can test their creative-writing abilities in a contest hosted by the UI Center for Advancement. Participants can choose one of two prompts containing a genre, object,...

More than 100 Teddy Bears take over the Hilton Garden Inn

John Chenoweth November 27, 2018

DITV News reporter John Chenoweth toured the teddy-bear room located on the 11th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City. The Iowa City Downtown District teamed up with the Hilton Garden Inn to put...

DITV Newscast: November 27th, 2018

A United flight makes emergency landing in Cedar Rapids, UI Student Government meets to help combat sexual assault, and a doctor at Mercy Hospital helps makes a difference for the community. Find out more...

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