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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

FILE - People spectate a movie at Sycamore Theatre in August.

Reality spirals out of control in Iowa-based horror film

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter October 26, 2018

Smoke fills a dark room as the camera pans up to show an ominous figure wearing a gas mask. A shirtless man, cigarette smoke billowing out of his mouth, sits at a table littered with alcohol bottles and...

In this composite photo, businesses line Clinton St. in Iowa City on a summer evening. Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Iowa City releases list of bars with most under-21 drinking violations

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 25, 2018

The Iowa City police recently released the bar-check report with the top-10 list of bars in Iowa City that have been the scene of the most under-21 drinking citations in the past 12 months.  The top...

Kid Captain Noah Hodgins stands in front of his banner during Iowa Football Kids Day at Kinnick on Aug. 11.

9-year-old Kid Captain fights respiratory disorder

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 25, 2018

While most kids ask their parents to make their favorite foods, 9-year-old Noah Hodgins loves to satisfy his taste buds with his own creations. The Cedar Rapids native aspires to become a chef.  Noah...

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

UI LGBTQ groups rally against Trump’s narrowing of gender

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter October 25, 2018

University of Iowa LGBTQ groups say they are frustrated with the Trump administration’s moves narrowing the legal definition of gender. Over the weekend, a leaked memo reported by the New York Times...

UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness spoke at the first annual Students with Disabilities Panel in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Each panelist had a personal story to share about life at Iowa with their disability.

Students push for change of Disability Services’ location

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 25, 2018

Some University of Iowa students with disabilities are calling for the university to improve the accommodations to meet their needs. For 30 years, UI Student Disability Services has been located in Burge....

Senator Ben Sasse had tears in eyes after Christine Blasey Fords statements as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford to testify about sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Erin Schaff/Pool/Abaca Press/TNS)

Nebraska senator says American foreign policy needs to be fixed to protect citizens, maintain power

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 25, 2018

On Thursday, Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb. delivered a speech at the Iowa Memorial Union about American foreign policy and the current state of the country, titled “American Order and Disorder, at Home and...

DoVeanna Fulton addresses audience members during the CLAS forum in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday Oct. 25, 2018. Fulton is the fourth finalist for the position. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Forum held with final College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean candidate

Chris Borro, News Reporter October 25, 2018

The final candidate for the position of the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences dean was introduced to faculty, staff, and students on Thursday. DoVeanna Fulton, the dean of the...

Kim Reynolds addresses supporters during her visit to the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City on Thursday Oct. 25, 2018. Reynolds visited with fans and addressed media questions about the upcoming elections.

Reynolds stops in Iowa City to tell voters Iowa is moving in the right direction

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor October 25, 2018

With just 12 days until the November midterm elections, Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, briefly visited Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City on Thursday. Reynolds faces Des Moines businessman Fred Hubbell,...

Coralville woman accused of child endangerment and causing bodily harm

Coralville woman accused of child endangerment and causing bodily harm

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 25, 2018

A Coralville woman has been accused of child endangerment causing bodily injury. Ashley Rempt, 27, 425 6th Ave., Coralville, was charged on Oct. 15 with three counts of child endangerment causing bodily...

Republican Patrick Wronkiewicz (left) is a UI student running against Democratic incumbent Joe Bolkcom (right) for Iowas 37th state Senate district.

UISG holds forum for state Senate hopefuls

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 25, 2018

On Wednesday, the University of Iowa Student Government held a forum with Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, and Republican hopeful Patrick Wronkiewicz. The candidates discussed a variety of issues, from tax...

Engineer Greg Wagner drives the autonomous new Lincoln MKZ on I-80 on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The researchers are creating new softwares to enhance autonomous features in Tesla and Lincoln MKZ.

A tale of two autonomous vehicles

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 25, 2018

On Wednesday afternoon, I rode in two automated vehicles at the National Advanced Driving Simulator in Coralville (and lived to tell the story.) There might as well have been smoke pouring out of the...

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion listening sessions planned to enhance campus climate

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 25, 2018

The University of Iowa has invited students who participated in the Student Experience in the Research University survey last spring to participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion listening sessions...

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