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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

Candidates answer questions during the Iowa City Public Library Director Candidate Forum on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. The Iowa City Public Library is seeking a new director after Susan Craig retires in December. Craig has served as Library Director for 24 years.

Public forum introduces Iowa City Public Library Director candidates

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter October 29, 2018

The Iowa City Public Library held a public forum on Monday seeking input on the hiring of a new library director. The library’s current director, Susan Craig, is retiring after 24 years. Craig said...

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First announced finalist for UI associate vice president/dean of students

Josh Balicki, Arts Reporter October 29, 2018

UI graduate Anne Flaherty has been announced as the first of three finalists for the position of Associate Vice President/Dean of Students in the Division of Student Life. Flaherty visited campus for...

COGS to remain in existence, majority of members vote ‘yes’

COGS to remain in existence, majority of members vote ‘yes’

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter October 29, 2018
COGS will remain in existence for at least two more years, following a recertification election required by recent state law.

Des Moines man faces numerous charges

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 29, 2018

Authorities have accused a Des Moines man of possessing 11 bags of marijuana. Trevor Tallman, 19, was charged on Oct. 27 with public intoxication, PAULA, possession of drug paraphernalia, two controlled-substance...

Illinois man accused of causing damages to $4,000 door

Illinois man accused of causing damages to $4,000 door

October 29, 2018

Authorities have accused an Illinois man of causing thousands of dollars in damage while intoxicated. Jason Grabiec, 33, was charged on Oct. 28 with second-degree criminal mischief and public intoxication. According...

Parked aircraft are seen in a maintenance hanger at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

Municipal Airport turns 100 years old, addresses national pilot shortage

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter October 29, 2018

As the Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrates its 100 years, the U.S. is facing a national pilot shortage that could be detrimental to general aviation. According to the Federal Aviation Administration,...

Kinsey Phipps receives a crescent moon tattoo at Velvet Lotus Tattoo shop on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The shop hosted their second annual Halloween charity event called Tats for Tots. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

Tattoo shop draws a crowd getting inked to help families this holiday season

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter October 29, 2018

My heart beat so fast. I’m wasn’t sure why; it’s not the first time I’ve felt the odd, vibrating scratch of a tattoo needle. My nerves probably stemmed from impulsiveness, a trait I don’t typically...

Community members partake in an immigration reform rally at the Pentacrest on Oct. 27, 2018. Iowans who have been negatively impacted by immigration shared their stories during the rally.

Immigration reform rally hopes to inspire others to get involved

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter October 29, 2018

Members of the Iowa City community, alongside some local organizations, banded together to inform the public about the issues regarding U.S. immigration policies at a Pentacrest rally on Oct. 27. Four...

The pedestrian mural is seen in the tunnel by Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. The mural will be decommissioned in November.

Student-created murals decommissioned before being painted over

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 29, 2018

Four student-painted murals showcasing the underrepresented at the University of Iowa will soon be painted over. On Sunday, students gathered in the IMU Hubbard Commons for a decommissioning ceremony...

Margo ONeill addresses the crowd during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

LGBTQ health survey shows issues with trans health care in Iowa

Becca Turnis, News Reporter October 28, 2018

Survey results of a University of Iowa study have shown the disadvantages the LGBTQ community faces in regards to health care. The report highlighted deficiencies in care for transgender and gender-queer...

Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese has died

Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese has died

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor October 26, 2018

In a report released Oct. 26, the Johnson County Police Department has reported the death of Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese. Friese was 54 years old. According to the report, emergency personnel...

College of Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.

UI researchers receive grant renewal to study birth defects and risks

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 26, 2018

The University of Iowa Public Health College recently received a $4.3 million grant renewal from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to examine how factors in early pregnancy may increase...

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