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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building is seen on April 17, 2018.

Brain stimulation helps treat Parkinson’s patients, UI researchers say

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 12, 2019

A new procedure found that stimulation to the brain has proved to help patients with Parkinson’s disease and depression.  Nandakumar Narayanan, University of Iowa assistant director in the Clinical...

A sign warning students to stay off the grass sits on the Pentacrest on Sept. 4, 2019. Despite the warning about chemical treatment, some students continue to sit.

UI treats lawns with chemicals, students unaware of health risks

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 12, 2019

Some students who opt to study or lounge on the green space at the heart of campus may not be aware of the products used to treat the grass. The University of Iowa recently treated the Pentacrest lawns...

People walk around downtown on Tuesday, Jan 31, 2017. Iowa City was named City of Literature by Unesco City of Literature.

Ames wins best college town in America, Iowa City stagnant

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 12, 2019

One of the longest-standing rivalries in Iowa is the infamous quarrel between the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State University Cyclones. The Cy-Hawk football tournament this weekend will take...

A Hawkeye Marching Band member plays before the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16.

New collectable bobblehead highlights the Hawkeye Marching Band

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 12, 2019

More than just those standing among the teeming crowd will bob their heads to the beat of the halftime show at Hawkeye football this year. FOCO, a long-time licensee...

Democratic candidate Tom Steyer talks to diners at a meet and greet at Hamburg Inn on September 12, 2019.

Tom Steyer holds Iowa City meet and greet at Hamburg Inn No. 2

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor September 12, 2019

In his first stop of a two-day swing through Iowa, 2020 presidential hopeful Tom Steyer said being an outsider candidate and a long-time advocate for President Trump’s impeachment makes him different...

UI ROTC students participate in the 9/11 Memorial Run in Carver Hawkeye Arena, on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019. In rememberance of the lives of first responders and servicemen lost in the events of and succeeding the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the UI ROTC program puts on a stair climb each year.. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan).

UI ROTC hosts fifth annual 9/11 stair climb memorial on campus

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter September 12, 2019

Surrounded by the stench of sweat and the heavy thud of boots on metal, more than 100 cadets carried heavy rucksacks up and down the stairs of Carver-Hawkeye Arena in remembrance of the civilians, first...

Christine Grant Elementary is seen on Thursday, August 29, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Christine Grant Elementary opens its doors to students in North Liberty

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 12, 2019

The Iowa City Community School District’s newest elementary school pays homage to the University of Iowa’s legendary Women’s Athletic Director Christine Grant — and district officials say they...

The corner of South Gilbert and Prentiss Street is seen on September 11, 2019. The southwest corner is where the proposed building will be located.

Proposed Riverfront Crossings development awaits Iowa City City Council approval

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 12, 2019

A proposed eight-story development could bring improvements to Ralston Creek and provide more options for housing near downtown Iowa City where many University of Iowa students opt to live.  The Iowa...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Trump Administration calls on FDA to pull all flavored e-cigarettes off the market

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter September 11, 2019

Following a string of reported e-cigarette-related deaths in the United States, the Trump administration on Wednesday moved to ban all flavored e-cigarettes — underregulated smoking-alternative devices...

The area of the proposed pedestrian tunnel is located near Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue is seen on September 11, 2019.

Riverside Drive pedestrian tunnel in the works to improve safety

Lauren White, News Reporter September 11, 2019

Iowa City Public Works has announced plans to reconstruct a portion of Riverside Drive to further protect  pedestrians with the addition of a new tunnel. The tunnel will connect the west side of South...

Riverside man accused of theft and domestic abuse

Riverside man accused of theft and domestic abuse

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 11, 2019

A Riverside man has been accused of second-degree theft and domestic abuse/assault impeding air/blood flow. Nikolas Petersen, 33, was charged Sept. 10 with child endangerment without injury, domestic...

Muscatine woman accused of burglary

Muscatine woman accused of burglary

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 11, 2019

A Muscatine woman has been accused of third-degree burglary. Corina Campbell, 34, was charged on Sept. 10 with driving while barred, possession of burglar’s tools, two counts of possession of a controlled...

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