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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

Member of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Royceann Porter speaks to the school board during their meeting on April 23, 2019.

Iowa City parents speak on school resource officers

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 24, 2019

Iowa City School Board members introduced the findings of a safety plan on Tuesday evening, which included a recommendation to place school resource officers in high schools. “The basic goals of the...

Faculty Senate President Sandra Daack-Hirsch speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting on April 23, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate announces officer election results

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 24, 2019

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate convened on Tuesday for the last time this year, ending with the departure of the current officers and welcome of incoming officers for the 2019-20 academic year. Current...

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Brent Gage speaks during the Senate Faculty meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate approves new freedom-of-expression policy

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 24, 2019

In its meeting at the Old Capitol on April 23, the University of Iowa Faculty Senate unanimously approved the final draft of its statement on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. The document,...

Students fast for oppressed scholar

Students fast for oppressed scholar

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 23, 2019

On April 24, three University of Iowa students will fast for 24 hours to bring attention to the case of Nasser bin Ghaith, a UAE-imprisoned scholar and economist. Bin Ghaith was sentenced to 10 years...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

Crisis Stabilization Unit decreases waiting times, improves efficiency of care

Josie Fischels, News Reporter April 23, 2019

With shorter waiting periods, an increased likelihood of patient discharge in 24 hours or fewer, and plans to increase access to follow-up care for discharged patients, the new Crisis Stabilization Unit...

City Councilor John Thomas addresses complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

Iowa City councilor to seek re-election in November

Caleb McCullough & Kelsey Harrell, News Reporters April 23, 2019

Iowa City Councilor John Thomas has announced that he will seek re-election for his seat representing District C in the November 2019 election. A retired landscape architect from San Francisco, Thomas...

Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Climate Action Board recommends including the city in the UI public-private-partnership decision

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 23, 2019

The Iowa City City Council has received a letter from the Iowa City Climate Action Advisory Board recommending that the city be a stakeholder throughout the process concerning the proposed public-private...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Iowa Senate passes $12 million funding boost for regents, falling below request

Julia DiGiacomo and Sarah Watson, Politics Reporter April 23, 2019

Iowa’s three state universities will likely receive a collective $12 million funding boost as both chambers of the state Legislature have approved a state-appropriations bill following a Tuesday Iowa...

Iowa City Mayor Jim Throgmorton listens as community members address complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

Mayor Jim Throgmorton not running for third term

caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 23, 2019

After eight years on Iowa City’s City Council and four years as the mayor of Iowa City, Jim Throgmorton has announced he will not seek re-election in the fall. Throgmorton’s second term on the council...

DITV: Storm Waters

April 23, 2019

UI Civil Engineering professor Gregory LeFever explains his extensive research on how contaminants in the environment change and how it impacts the resources in our community.

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Research warns against substance abuse among college students

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 22, 2019

For many college students, partying is a large part of the college experience. However, new research suggests that excessive drinking and illegal drug use are not exclusive to a night out. In fact, both...

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