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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

Kid Captain Mason Gonzalez laughs during Iowa Football Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug 11, 2018.

Kid Captain Mason Gonzalez thrives with the help of a ‘speech generating device’

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 9, 2018

Seven-year-old Mason Gonzalez has his own way of communicating and telling his “mom and dad he loves them.” Mason, a native of Jesup, Iowa, will be the Kid Captain for Iowa’s football game against...

Fans walk up the steps to Kinnick Stadium after alighting from the Hawkeye Express before a football game against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3, 2016.

The Hawkeye Express: An intrinsic part of the game-day experience

David Harmantas, Photographer November 9, 2018

“It’s coming. It’s coming,” squealed a toddler as she clapped her hands. Within a few seconds, with the hiss of air being released from its brakes, the Hawkeye Express slid to a stop next to the...

The country reacts to former UI student and Hawkeye football player becoming attorney general

The country reacts to former UI student and Hawkeye football player becoming attorney general

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief November 8, 2018

After President Trump fired Jeff Sessions on Wednesday, it was announced that Matthew Whitaker would take his place, at least temporarily, as the interim attorney general. Whitaker is a UI alum and...

Attendees chant during the Trump is not above the law rally at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The protest was organized in reaction to the Trumps firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Protesters and counter-protesters gather on Pentacrest in wake of Jeff Sessions firing

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 8, 2018

Protesters took to the Pentacrest Thursday to stand against the President Trump’s recent moves to shakeup the U.S. Justice Department, gathering to send the message that “nobody’s above the law.” The...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

Iowa regents plan to take ‘holistic approach’ to funding universities

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 8, 2018

Following calls for more predictable tuition increases in light of continued state funding cuts and tuition hikes, the state Board of Regents will discuss the multiyear tuition model that has been in the...

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Special election will determine who fills Johnson County Board of Supervisors vacancy

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 8, 2018

A committee voted Thursday 2-1 to hold a special election on Dec. 18 to fill the vacancy left on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors after Kurt Friese's death. County Treasurer Tom Kriz voted against...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Jon Darsee appointed as chief innovation officer after UI restructures Office of VP for Research

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 8, 2018

The University of Iowa has appointed a chief innovation officer who will lead Innovation and Economic Development, focusing on researching commercialization and economic development activities, following...

A group leader records discussion points during the Social Justice Brown Bag event in North Hall on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The discussion centered around what Americans can do following an election. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

After the 2018 midterms, community members encouraged to expand political discussions outside Iowa City

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 8, 2018

The Brown Bag Social Justice Series presented an event on Wednesday centered on what Iowa City residents can do to stay civically engaged after the election. Approximately 20 students, faculty, and community...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City, IA on September 25, 2017. Mercy is one of the two major hospitals in Iowa City. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Mercy Iowa City, Kindred Healthcare to open new rehabilitation facility in Coralville

Christopher Borro, News Reporter November 8, 2018

A new hospital is coming to Coralville thanks to a joint venture between Mercy Iowa City and Kindred Health Care. Construction on the 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation center will begin early next year,...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UISG voices opposition towards proposed study abroad fee

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 8, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government has opposed a proposed fee that would be implemented by UI Study Abroad. The fee would mean an extra $15 per semester for each student, regardless whether the...

Sixth graders Hemant Pacha, left, 11, and Mikey Shands, 11, work on their phones and computers during a computer coding club gathering at Barbara Bush Middle School in Irving, Texas on Thursday, January 11, 2018. They both create an app for games and Mikey has his own YouTube channel. Hemant wants to be a doctor and a part-time video game designer and Mikey wants to be a cartoon animator. (David Woo/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Field testing has Community Internet Project hopeful

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter November 7, 2018

A group of Iowa City community organizers and activists is working to bring internet access to households without it in the Iowa City School District. With the help of the School District’s Information...

The UI Technology Innovation Center is seen in Coralville on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.

Innovation center in UI Research Park to be razed

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter November 7, 2018

As plans continue to turn the Old Art Building into an innovation center, an old University of Iowa innovation center will soon be a debris pile. The Technology Innovation Center, opened in 1984 in the...

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