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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

Members of Young Americans for Freedom clash with counter-protestors on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Thursday. Some students, like Adriana Peterson, said the some of the language surrounding the border wall is targeted and xenophobic.

Students clash over Trump’s proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall

Charles Peckman, News Reporter February 22, 2019

Members of Young Americans for Freedom and groups of counterprotesters clashed on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Thursday afternoon over President Trump’s pursuit of a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico...

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during an event at the The Mill on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Iowa City on Thursday after having cancelled stops in the area last week due to inclement weather.

Tulsi Gabbard talks regime change wars, Green New Deal in second Iowa City appearance in 10 days

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 21, 2019

In her second appearance in Iowa City in 10 days, Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spoke to an energetic crowd at The Mill on Thursday night. The Democratic representative from Hawaii’s...

Student J. P Amply works in the North Parking Ramp on Feb. 19.

Student parking coordinators say night shifts at UI vary in safety

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 21, 2019

University of Iowa Parking & Transportation student employees working night shifts report some safety concerns depending on their positions in the department. With seven parking ramps across the UI...

A bus stops at the Old Capitol Transit Center on Wednesday January 30, 2019.

Honors offers new Presidential Fellowship, changes scholarships

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Honors at Iowa has decided to rearrange scholarship opportunities and add a Presidential Fellowship for first-year students. The addition of the award is among the changes the program has undergone in...

Denise Martinez takes on associate dean for cultural affairs

Denise Martinez takes on associate dean for cultural affairs

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Denise Martinez has long known that the medical field lacks diversity. On Feb. 1, she earned the opportunity to combat this by becoming associate dean for cultural affairs and diversity in the Carver College...

Pediatric dentistry specialist Dr. Kyle Nordeen performs an examination on 2-year old Ahmed Osman as Ahmeds mother Hagir Malik and fourth-year UI dental student Elise Montesinos watch on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at a clinic in the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building. The Free Dental Clinic has served more than 3,700 children ages 3 and under in its more than 20 years of existence.

Infant Oral Health Program has helped thousands of kids over 20 years

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Hagir Malik brought her 2-year-old son, Ahmed, to the Infant Oral Health Program at the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building on Thursday afternoon to check his dental health. Ahmed sat in...

Dean Emeritus and Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Craig Svensson speaks at the forum for the Vice President of Research on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the IMU. Svensson is the third and final candidate for the Vice President position.

Final vice president for Research candidate visits UI

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Faculty and staff gathered in 166 IMU Thursday afternoon for the second and final Research vice president forum, where candidate Craig Svensson presented his vision for research at the University of Iowa. Currently...

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Iowa City girl reported missing, last seen at City High

Kayli Reese, News Editor February 21, 2019

Iowa City police are seeking help in finding a missing juvenile. Grace Morrison, 14, was last seen at City High on Feb. 18 around 1 p.m., according to a release from the city of Iowa City. She...

County Board of Supervisors approves, releases fiscal 2020 budget estimate

County Board of Supervisors approves, releases fiscal 2020 budget estimate

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter February 21, 2019

The Johnson County fiscal 2020 budget estimate, approved by the Board of Supervisors last week, focuses heavily on capital projects and renovation. County financial administrator Dana Aschenbrenner said...

 UI physics/astronomy research scientist George Hospodarsky stands in Van Allen on Tuesday.

UI physicists receive $1M grant from NASA

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Two UI physicists have received a $1 million grant from NASA to spend three years designing and creating a small instrument, combining two existing devices, to measure a wider range of the magnetic spectrum...

Station Producer Craig Jarvie and Station Manager Holly Hart talk to each other in the KICI studio on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

After 7 months on the air, local station seeks to expand

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Starting at 6 a.m. each day, local listeners can tune in to the early morning sounds of KICI 105.3 FM radio waking up Iowa City with music — and all of it comes from a tiny one-room office tucked away...

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