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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

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Iowa City schools help paint a portrait of a graduate through program to improve students’ post-education skills

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 24, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District launched the Portrait of the Graduate program this year in partnership with Battelle for Kids to receive feedback from the community on what skills students...

University of Iowa Marketing Professor Alice Wang poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Business Building on Feb. 17, 2020. Researchers in the Tippie College of Business have connected hoarding to the feeling of loneliness.

UI researchers determine loneliness affects how people hoard belongings

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 24, 2020

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business researchers have discovered a connection between emotions and how people part with belongings. UI Marketing Professors Catherine Cole and Alice Wang...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015.  (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Captain Bill Campbell named Interim Iowa City Police Chief

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 24, 2020

Iowa City Police Captain Bill Campbell will now serve as Interim Police Chief following the announcement of current Police Chief Jody Matherly's retirement, according to a release from the City of Iowa...

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UI technology awards offer opportunity for faculty to enrich classrooms

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Eighteen years ago, the University of Iowa began its tradition of fostering creativity when it comes to adding technology to classrooms and lecture halls on campus through its Innovations in Teaching...

The College of Public Health Building can be seen on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. The College of Public Health is working with the College of Pharmacy to examine the role of high risk medication in falls in the elderly.

Injury UI research center reports five recommendations to address overdoses in Iowa

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Following concerns about the unique challenges that rural areas face in combating the opioid epidemic, the University of Iowa Injury Prevention and Research Center recently released a report outlining...

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...

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