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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

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...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

Tippie offers undergraduate to graduate transition program

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 28, 2019

Traditionally, for University of Iowa students to achieve masters degrees in business analytics or finance, graduates must take three semesters worth of classes in addition to working a summer internship. Now,...

Dance Marathon Families are introduced during Dance Marathon 24 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

Mini-marathons bring UI Dance Marathon to schools across Iowa

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter January 28, 2019

The University of Iowa Dance Marathon is the university’s largest student organization, but some people begin their time with Dance Marathon long before enrolling as UI students. Almost 50 elementary,...

Margaret Raymond speaks during the second provost candidate meeting Monday afternoon on Jan. 28, 2019. This is the second of four provost meetings meant to fulfill the position.

Second provost finalist visits campus, discusses issues facing higher education

Charles Peckman, News Reporter January 28, 2019

In the second of four forums, UI provost and executive vice president candidate finalist Margaret Raymond spoke to dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Monday...

UI cancels nearly 48 hours of classes for weather, online courses to continue as scheduled

UI cancels nearly 48 hours of classes for weather, online courses to continue as scheduled

DI staff January 28, 2019

The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert on Monday afternoon notifying the campus community that classes will be canceled because of this week's extreme weather forecast. Online classes should continue...

Department of Psychiatry adds new location for convenient psychiatric care

Department of Psychiatry adds new location for convenient psychiatric care

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter January 28, 2019

The University of Iowa Psychiatry Department has moved several of its providers to UI Health Care’s newly renovated Scott Boulevard location, 3640 Middlebury Road, this year. Psychiatry Department...

The UI Hospitals and Clinics is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2017.

UI Health Care ranked a top employer for diversity, inclusion by Forbes

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 28, 2019

Forbes has just released its second ranking of America’s best employers for diversity, and the University of Iowa made the list. UI Health Care was No. 24 among a list of 500 top diversity-focused...

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