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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

Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

UI panel discusses response, concerns on coronavirus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Four University of Iowa experts gathered for a panel Feb. 21 at the University Capitol Center to address common concerns and misperceptions pertaining to the coronavirus, emphasizing campus efforts...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

How would a proposed constitutional amendment affect abortion laws in Iowa?

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 23, 2020

The proposed amendment to specify the Iowa constitution doesn't grant the right to an abortion is two years away from passage at the earliest — and the effects of the resolution passing are not totally...

Burmese American Student Organization Secretary, Chocho Stay, Vice President Teresa Bochung, and President Natalie Kyaw pose for a portrait in the College of Engineering on Friday, February 21st, 2020. The club is a way for students of Burmese heritage to interact and connect with a group of people with a shared cultural identity.

New Burma/Myanmar student organization hopes to provide a community to students

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Navigating the education system as a non-native English speaker proved to be a challenge for Burmese student Teresa Bochung. The University of Iowa student spent all of middle school learning how to...

On the Record: Feb. 21, 2020

On the Record: Feb. 21, 2020

February 21, 2020

On the Record recaps the top headlines of the week in the University of Iowa and Iowa City community. In this episode, DI Politics editor Julia Shanahan guests to talk about her article on the Hong Kong...

Macbride Hall is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

UI Anthropology Department celebrates 50 years of education, research

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 20, 2020

As the University of Iowa Anthropology Department prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, a series of guest speakers and faculty are reflecting on the program’s evolution and looking toward the...

City High juniors Tobey Estein (left) and Jeremiah Collins (right) stand in front of City High on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Estein and Collins started a Jewish Studies club at City High to educate both Jewish and non-Jewish students about Judism.

Iowa City High students start Jewish Studies club to educate peers on Judaism

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 20, 2020

Two Iowa City High School juniors started a club this year to learn about Judaism with their peers as a way to create a space to learn about the religion within the school, which has a small Jewish-student...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI doctors discover new genetic mutation that causes fatal heart arrhythmias

Lauren White, News Reporter February 20, 2020

After several children died from sudden cardiac arrests, a team of doctors discovered a genetic mutation to be the cause of their fatal heart arrhythmias — a disorder of the movement of the heart that...

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 20, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Scott Beckner, assistant vice president and director of the Public Safety Department, will retire after nearly 34 years of service in law enforcement.  Beckner,...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

New Mayor Bruce Teague takes helm in a historic year for Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague leans forward in his seat in the center of the table during Iowa City City Council meetings, making eye contact with each person as they speak. He waits patiently until...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Busch reinforces pledge to donate $1 million after Carson King used viral sign to fundraise for Children’s Hospital

Lauren White, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Five months after the "Iowa Legend" held up a sign about needing more Busch Light and took over the internet, prompting Iowa native Carson King to start his own foundation, Anheuser-Busch is reinforcing...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI students advocate for bill that would allow K-12 students excused mental-health days

Lauren White, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Two University of Iowa nursing students are urging Iowa lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow K-12 students to have excused mental-health days with a goal to promote student wellness and improve...

Iowa City police received reports of multiple gunshots, no injuries reported

Iowa City police received reports of multiple gunshots, no injuries reported

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 19, 2020

UPDATE, 10:53 a.m. Thursday: Iowa City police have received more reports of gunshots near Taylor Drive at 6 a.m. Thursday. According to a release from City of Iowa City, gunshots were reported near...

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