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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 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. A $1.3 million grant now helps UI practicum students to provide counseling services in rural areas across Iowa for the next four years. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC opens Blood & Marrow Transplant unit focused on patients

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter January 30, 2019

A new stem-cell transplant and cellular-therapies unit has begun research and treatment at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as part of the Blood & Marrow Transplant Program. The unit prioritizes...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on March 13, 2018.

Iowa’s congressional delegation supports measures to permanently end government shutdowns

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter January 30, 2019

As Congress emerged from the longest government shutdown in history, members of Iowa's congressional delegation support measures that aim to end shutdowns permanently. The flurry of legislation comes...

Police take down caution tape in the alleyway behind Halsey Hall on the UI campus, where Gerald Belz was found unresponsive early Wednesday morning.

UI student dies overnight, cause of death believed to be weather-related

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief January 30, 2019

A University of Iowa student died on Wednesday after being found outside on campus by police. According to UI police, on Wednesday at approximately 2:48 a.m., officers discovered UI student Gerald Belz...

Dancin the night away at Dance Marathon 2000.

UI Dance Marathon celebrates 25th anniversary

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 30, 2019

University of Iowa students have packed themselves into the IMU Main Lounge to dance their hearts out “for the kids” each year for the last 25 years. The first Dance Marathon raised $31,000 to support...

Regent President Mike Richards addresses the Iowa House Appropriations Committee at the state Capitol in Des Moines on Feb. 21, 2018. The meeting allowed regent university presidents to advocate for the Legislature to fund their institutions fiscal 2019 appropriations requests.

Iowa university leaders make 2020 funding pitch to state lawmakers

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter January 29, 2019

Presidents of the state Board of Regents universities — Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa — met with Iowa lawmakers at the state capitol in Des Moines...

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

With Arctic winds approaching, Iowa City prepares for extreme cold

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief January 29, 2019

As Arctic weather blasts into the Midwest, the University of Iowa and Iowa City are trying to ease difficulties that cold temperatures may bring. On Monday, the UI announced the cancellation of classes...

Zach Suiter pours a beer at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Monday, January 28, 2019. Tailwind, a collaborative brew between Ragbrai and Big Grove, will be available in May.

Big Grove Brewery sponsors training route, official RAGBRAI beer

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 29, 2019

Starting this summer, RAGBRAI will partner with Big Grove Brewery to present the first BIG ROVE bike ride and a new home-brewed official beer of the bicycle event. According to RAGBRAI’s website, BIG...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Associate professor creates program to prep elderly for disasters

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 29, 2019

With temperatures continuing to drop, it’s important to be prepared for a disaster or emergency. However, UI Associate Professor of community and behavioral health Sato Ashida has found that some of...

Charles Brenner poses for a portrait in his lab on Jan. 28, 2019.

UI researchers find benefits of dietary supplement in nursing mice

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 29, 2019

Researchers at the UI have recently discovered the benefits of nicotinamide riboside in nursing mice and their offspring, and they hope for similar outcomes in nursing human mothers. Fifteen years...

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Community organizers rally around federal workers after shutdown

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter January 28, 2019

Despite Monday being the first day back for many federal employees in  Iowa, community organizers continue to help workers affected by the 35-day shutdown until a regular pay schedule resumes. To help...

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