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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

FILE - Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting on Thursday June 8, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

After delaying tuition vote for months, regents approve increases for Iowa’s university students

Emily Wangen, [email protected] June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — Tuition rates are set for the 2018-19 academic year after a unanimous vote by the state Board of Regents at the University of Northern Iowa on June 7. After a six-month delay, the...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Tuition rates set for 2018-19 academic year

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents set tuition rates for the state’s public universities during the 2018-19 academic year in a meeting at the University of Northern Iowa on June 7. After a...

Iowa Democratic nominee for governor Fred Hubbell speaks at a campaign event at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Sunday, June 3. Hubbell will face off against incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds in November. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hubbell wins Democratic primary in Iowa governor race

June 5, 2018

Fred Hubbell came out on top in Tuesday’s primary election as the Democratic nominee in the race for Iowa governor. Hubbell defeated four other candidates — union leader Cathy Glasson, healthcare...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Primary elections are here: who’s who and how to vote

DI Staff, [email protected] June 5, 2018

The June 5 midterm primaries will narrow each political race to one candidate per party to compete in the general election in November. Voters will decide party nominees for the races for governor,...

Democratic candidate for Iowas 37th District Janice Weiner speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Sunday, June 3. Weiner served as a U.S. diplomat for over 25 years, and was born and raised in Coralville. (Gage Miskimen/The Daily Iowan)

Editorial: DI endorses Janice Weiner for Iowa’s 37th District

June 4, 2018

Four Democratic candidates will vie for the Iowa’s 37th District seat in the state Senate during the primary. The Daily Iowan reached out to all four candidates — Eric Dirth, Imad Youssif, Zach...

Democratic gubernatorial candidates (l-r) John Norris, Fred Hubbell, Ross Wilburn, Cathy Glasson and Andy McGuire  answer questions during the 2018 Iowa democratic gubernatorial primary debate in Des Moines on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register)

Candidates for Iowa governor hold last debate before Democratic primary

Emily Wangen, [email protected] May 31, 2018

With the primary election less than a week away, the Democratic candidates for Iowa governor had one last debate on May 30 in the State Historical Museum auditorium in Des Moines. The June 5 primary...

Regents listen to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU main lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Regents to decide on tuition rates, state-funding allocations

May 30, 2018

The state Board of Regents will set tuition and financial-aid funding at its meeting next week. Tuition Rates After delaying a discussion on tuition rates months later than the usual timetable,...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss drives to the hoop during an Iowa/Ohio State mens basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Isaiah Moss returns to Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 29, 2018

Hawkeye basketball announced on May 29 that shooting guard Isaiah Moss would return to the program after testing the NBA waters this offseason. Moss, who averaged 11.1 points per game last season,...

Photo via the University of Iowa School of Music

Students and faculty remember UI Lecturer Donna Parsons after sudden death

University of Iowa students and faculty said they were “shocked” to hear about the sudden death of University of Iowa Professor Donna Parsons last week. Parsons, who received bachelor’s, master’s,...

Iowa players lean on the dugout railing after Iowas Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Lack of offensive production proves costly for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 24, 2018

OMAHA — It’s hard to win a baseball game without getting runners on base, and Iowa proved that at the Big Ten Tournament this week. The Hawkeyes could only muster 5 hits and 1 run in two games...

Iowa Head Coach Rick Heller questions the Home Plate Umpire during Iowas Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0.

Bone-dry bats send Hawkeye baseball packing

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 24, 2018

OMAHA — Another lackluster hitting day for Hawkeye baseball, another loss — and this time, the defeat sent the team back to Iowa City. The defending Big Ten Tournament champions became the first...

Former Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nate Boulton speaks with members of the media during Gov. Reynolds first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.  (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Boulton suspends gubernatorial campaign after sexual-misconduct allegations

May 24, 2018

One day after three women accused Sen. Nate Boulton of sexual misconduct, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate on May 24 suspended his campaign, fewer than two weeks before the primary election. Boulton...

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