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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

Comedian Nina G. to discuss disability at the UI

Comedian Nina G. to discuss disability at the UI

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 4, 2019

Since the age of 11, comedian Nina G was discouraged from pursuing her dreams. After all, skeptics told her, someone who stutters and has dyslexia can’t communicate for a living. Now, Nina G is renowned...

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 4, 2019

Concerns over use of student dollars arose concerning a recent proposal to fund new equipment for FilmScene. The University of Iowa Student Government rejected S.S.R 18 at its meeting on April 4 to...

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

Iowa’s largest Medicaid provider departure prompts Democrats to call for ending privatized system

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter April 4, 2019

Iowa Democrats are pushing to end the privatization of Medicaid in the state following the end of negations between the state and one of two private insurance organizations managing the program, which...

Solon man accused of methamphetamine possession

April 4, 2019

Authorities have accused an area man of possessing meth in jail. Christopher Hook, 52, was charged April 3 with third-offense possession of a controlled substance and driving while barred.  According...

Cedar Rapids man accused of choking, hitting domestic partner

April 4, 2019

Authorities have accused a Cedar Rapids man of attacking his partner. Devan Stillmunkes, 23, was charged April 4 with domestic abuse/assault impeding the flow of air/blood causing injury.  According...

The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

UI to ask regents to boost UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital project budget to pay construction disputes

Kayli Reese, News Editor April 4, 2019

The University of Iowa will ask the state Board of Regents to increase the budget for the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital project to $392.7 million in order to pay Modern Piping and Merit Construction,...

Dr. Tom ODorisio of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center explains a Gallium 68 PET Scan on April 1, 2019. Dr. ODorisio is just one of a team of doctors in the Holden center who have been working with PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy), a treatment only done by the center

Neuroendocrine tumor program at Holden recognized as Center of Excellence

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter April 4, 2019

Twenty years after its start in at the University of Iowa, the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first in North America to be designated a Neuroendocrine Tumor...

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 100 years of sisterhood, support at UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 4, 2019

For the sisters of Delta Sigma Theta, sorority life doesn’t end after college — it’s a lifelong commitment. The Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta chapter at the University of Iowa is celebrating...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

Court rules in favor of Modern Piping

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 3, 2019

After months of dispute over the settlement of legal bills between the University of Iowa and Modern Piping for the Hancher and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital projects, the Iowa Court of Appeals...

Honduran asylum seeker Rosalinda Velazquez tells her story of immigrating to the United States during the U.S./Mexico Border and State of Asylum Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday.

Asylum seekers speak at panel

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 3, 2019

Local people made their way to the Iowa City Public Library through the rain Wednesday night to hear stories of immigrants and their struggles. The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, the Drake...

Ben Shussler (12) poses for a portrait at Boyd Tower in UIHC on Friday, March 8, 2019. Shussler flies in weekly to receive treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, conducted by Dr. Katherine Mathews as part of a research study.

Child receiving experimental treatment from UIHC flies frequently from Minnesota to Iowa

Josie Fischels, News Reporter April 3, 2019

Not many could board a plane to go to a hospital 265 miles from their home every week and still have a smile on their face, but 12-year-old Ben Schussler does it with ease. Today, Ben’s flights are...

UI School of Music names new director

UI School of Music names new director

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 3, 2019

After an eight-month search, the University of Iowa School of Music has a new director. Tammie Walker, who will assume the role July 1, hopes to help steer the school into a new phase after its long recovery...

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