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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

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Momentum for children’s mental health system grows in Iowa

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter January 22, 2019

A shortage of health-care providers and resources has contributed to a nearly nonexistent children’s mental health system in Iowa, leaving concerned parents and kids without clear avenues for help. One...

ACLU Legal Director Rita Betis speaks to the press following the Heartbeat Bill hearing at the Polk County Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Polk County judge rules Iowa’s fetal-heartbeat law unconstitutional

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 22, 2019

A 5th District Court judge struck down Iowa's 2018 law that would ban most abortions after a heartbeat is detected. Fifth District Court Judge Michael Huppert ruled the law to be unconstitutional on...

Supreme Court rules for Trumps ban on transgender troops in the military

Supreme Court rules for Trump’s ban on transgender troops in the military

David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times January 22, 2019

WASHINGTON _ The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside nationwide orders from three federal judges and ruled the Defense Department could now enforce President Donald Trump's policy that effectively bans...

UI graduate develops new heart disease prevention technology

UI graduate develops new heart disease prevention technology

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 22, 2019

A UI alumna has created new technology to help manage the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Meeshanthini Dogan was a student at the UI who completed a bachelor’s and master’s through an...

Joel and Henry Gilbertson-White enjoy pizza at the Day of Service in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, January 21, 2019. The pair spent the morning at Hy-Vee handing out flyers and collecting donations for the crisis center and the food pantry. Joel expressed his appreciation for a day on rather than a day off to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Volunteers spend day off assembling literacy kits in honor of MLK

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 22, 2019

The 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Week kicked off Monday with the Day of Service at the IMU. Participants assembled packages to help elementary-school children across Johnson...

From the archives: Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1959 visit to the UI

From the archives: Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1959 visit to the UI

January 22, 2019

On Nov. 11, 1959, Martin Luther King Jr. came to the University of Iowa to speak at the IMU. An article, titled “King-Effort to end subtle barriers” was published the next day in The Daily Iowan and...

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering strives to lead pulmonary, respiratory disease research

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 22, 2019

Over the course of the next eight years, the Carver Charitable Trust will partner with the Carver Biomedical Engineering Department, thanks to a $12 million grant.  Researchers will develop new coursework,...

Kevin Wabick, a graduate student with the college of Engineering, presents the dye visualization on experimental models during the Engineering Fluids Laboratories Open House in the Seamans Center on Jan 18, 2019. During the open house students were able to participate in a variety of interactive stations and view demonstrations.

Engineering Fluids Laboratory hosts open house to showcase equipment, experiments

Chris Borro, News Reporter January 21, 2019

The average open house event probably doesn’t feature lessons in ship hydrodynamics or showcase a piece of scientific equipment called a “Mini Shaker,” but the Engineering Fluids Laboratories open...

Fire at construction site resolved, no injuries resulted

Fire at construction site resolved, no injuries resulted

January 21, 2019

A fire broke out Monday morning at the construction site at the corner of Clinton and Burlington across from the Voxman Music Building. University of Iowa students and staff received a Hawk Alert at...

Attendees march on the pedestrian mall for the annual Womens March in Iowa City on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Womens March is an annual event that started in 2017 following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The march advocates for a range of issues including womens rights,  healthcare reform, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental issues.

3rd Annual Women’s March takes over Iowa City

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 19, 2019

The heavy snowfall from Friday evening and 20-degree weather did not stop the crowds of people gathered in the Pedestrian Mall to take part in Iowa City’s third Women’s March on Saturday morning. Past...

FDA Q&A: Jan. 18, 2019

January 18, 2019

DITV takes a closer look at UI dining halls during the government shutdown.

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