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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

AP reporters reflect on their time at the DI

AP reporters reflect on their time at the DI

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor November 26, 2018

Associated Press Reporters Ryan Foley and Grant Schulte only spent a couple of years at The Daily Iowan together, but they both made their mark on the publication and went on to make careers doing the...

Wilton man accused of stealing lottery tickets from Caseys

Wilton man accused of stealing lottery tickets from Casey’s

November 26, 2018

Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of a Wilton man accused of stealing five lottery tickets. Law enforcement suspect Jeffrey Gilliam, 32, has committed lottery fraud. According to the...

School board member Phil Hemingway speaks during Iowa City school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

Democrats and Republicans nominate their candidates for Board of Supervisors

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter November 26, 2018

As the Dec. 18 special election for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors approaches, Republicans and Democrats of Johnson County have chosen their candidates for the position. The special election...

380 Express bus adds additional route on Saturdays

380 Express bus adds additional route on Saturdays

Caleb McCullogh, News Reporter November 26, 2018

Responding to the increasing popularity of the 380 Express bus, officials have added an additional route on Saturdays to serve residents in the Corridor. The service began on Nov. 24 and will continue...

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

New student organization wants to bring fair trade to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 26, 2018

A new student organization, Fair Trade at Iowa, wants to make the University of Iowa a certified fair-trade university and educate students and the Iowa City community about the value of the fair-trade...

The AIDS memorial quilt is seen in the Old Capitol Museum on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

ICRED hosts first RED Week raising HIV/AIDS awareness as UI student organization

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 26, 2018

Raising awareness, erasing stigma, and defeating HIV/AIDS, Iowa City RED puts its mission to practice during RED Week.  Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 is RED Week, hosted by the group in its first year as an official...

Iowa City doctor helps homeless with free foot care

Iowa City doctor helps homeless with free foot care

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 25, 2018

In an effort to engage the homeless community of Iowa City, Mercy Iowa City family physician Tom Novak, aided by family members and other volunteers, offers a foot-care clinic for impoverished people every...

A search and rescue team comb through debris for human remains after the Camp Fire destroyed most of Paradise, California, on Nov. 20, 2018. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Students react to wildfires in California

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 25, 2018

Growing up in California, University of Iowa freshman Eliza Steere said she had a box of her favorite things packed in case she had to evacuate the family home because of a fire. “It’s just the reality...

University of Iowa fraternity Kappa Sigma suspended, facing hazing allegations

University of Iowa fraternity Kappa Sigma suspended, facing hazing allegations

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 21, 2018

A University of Iowa fraternity was temporarily suspended Nov. 2 following allegations of hazing, making it the 12th fraternity to be investigated and temporarily suspended for policy violations this fall. Kappa...

Kid Captain Garret Schuster watches his football get signed during Iowa Football Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.

Kid Captain shines as a competitive dancer

Elianna Novitch, News Reporter November 21, 2018

Ten-year-old Garret Schuster loves to dance. Because of a blood disorder, Garret can’t participate in contact sports and instead he uses competitive dance as an outlet. Garret, an Epworth, Iowa,...

Defense attorney Douglas Davis speaks with Curtis Jones during a case-management conference for Jones in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Jones was found guilty of first-degree murder of cab driver Ricky Lillie on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.

Curtis Jones found guilty of first-degree murder in Iowa City cab driver’s death

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 20, 2018

A Scott County jury on Tuesday found Curtis Jones guilty for the first-degree murder of an Iowa City cabdriver. Jones, 42, fatally shot Yellow Cab driver Ricky Ray Lillie, 46, near Alexis Park Inn on...

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