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

Massive Open Online Course launches fall program

AARON WALKER September 26, 2014

After what the creators consider a successful summer, University of Iowa’s International Writing Program is launching its second Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC, today. “How Writers Write...

History for Lunch shares local history

MITCH MCANDREW September 26, 2014

The State Historical Society hosted a presentation of in-depth Iowa history related to the Iowa passenger rail system, targeted to an audience from all across the state as a part of its History for Lunch...

Mehaffey Bridge project rolls along

CHRISTIAN HAHN September 26, 2014

When the new Mehaffey Bridge opens in the spring of 2015, it will have been closed for roughly 90 to 120 days versus the years it will have taken to build the new one. This is a result of the decision...

Locals respond to US air strikes in Syria

ALEKSANDRA VUJICIC September 26, 2014

When Hibbah Jarmakani is lucky enough to get an ample phone connection, she calls her family in Salkhad, Syria. “When I call them, you can hear bombs in the background,” Jarmakani said. “But...

Marion native will represent Kid Captains this weekend

LILY ABROMEIT September 26, 2014

Nine-year-old Matthew McCarthy and his friends have their own set of very specific games. When they play outside, the other kids cling to ropes strapped to the back of Matthew’s wheelchair as he...

College campuses forge ahead with 3-D printing

KAITLIN DEWULF September 26, 2014

While 3D printers are becoming increasingly common on college campuses, giving full-access to students is a trend officials said they may not want to risk. Michigan State University recently made a...

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