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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

Apr 23, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (left) during the first quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Chase Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 17-23

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter April 24, 2023

Former Iowa star and current Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray struggled in the opening three games of his playoff debut until he found his groove and exploded for 23 points on Sunday. The...

The Burlington Street Dam on the Iowa River is seen on Monday Feb. 13, 2023.

Iowa River Powerhouse Dam more damaged than previously thought

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 24, 2023

The Iowa River Powerhouse Dam was found to have more deficiencies than previously believed, prompting the City of Iowa City to bring on another consultant to further assess the damage. This additional...

A missing persons poster is seen on the corner of South Gilbert and South Linn streets in Iowa City on Sunday, April 16, 2023. 20-year-old Cris Martinez was last seen around 1 a.m. on Saturday.

Body found in Iowa River identified as Cristian Martinez

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 24, 2023

The Johnson County Medical Examiner confirmed the body found in the Iowa River on Saturday is Cristian Martinez. Martinez had been missing since the early morning hours of April 15 after he was...

The Role of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

Promoted Post April 24, 2023

In personal injury cases, negligence refers to the failure of an individual or entity to take reasonable care in avoiding injury or harm to others. Negligence can play a significant role in personal...

5 Tips for a Home Renovation That Will Increase Property Value

Promoted Post April 24, 2023

When selling your home, there are a number of things you can do to enhance its value. But which renovations are worth the time and effort? According to Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, kitchen...

3 Things Online Gambling Sites Don’t Want You to Know…

Promoted Post April 24, 2023

For years, gamblers have been trying to figure out new methods and systems for maximizing their profits while gambling online, but often with little success. After all, online casinos and sportsbooks keep...

Everything you need to know about Major League Baseball and making MLB picks

Everything you need to know about Major League Baseball and making MLB picks

Promoted Post April 24, 2023

You have probably heard about MLB - Major League Baseball - which is one of the most popular sports in the United States and around the world. Major League Baseball games themselves are exciting to watch,...

Javon Stovall participates in a Zoom meeting from his apartment in Miami, Fla., on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Lost in the In-Between: Graduating into 2020

A documentary exploring the struggles and triumphs of young adults navigating the challenges of the pandemic will premiere on Thursday, May 4th, 2023, at...

Dan Conry, Jen Martin and Jim Ingham adjusts a stretcher at the ambulance base in Columbus Junction, Iowa on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Experts: Creative solutions could help hospitals

April 23, 2023

As rural health care struggles to cope with financial pressures and some communities face losing access to vital health care resources, Keith Muller, the director of the Rural Policy Research Institute’s...

Assistant Director of Louisa County Ambulance Service Dan Conry drives an ambulance in Columbus Junction, Iowa on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Rural ambulance services left to fill gaps

April 23, 2023

When rural hospitals close, emergency medical services providers are left to carry the burden. With the majority of Iowa’s ambulance services run by volunteer departments, this can leave some rural...

Dr. Brent Hoehns talks with a patient at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Hoehns has been a doctor for 28 years and sees the benefits of working in a smaller hospital. "It’s big enough that you can have eight or 10 partners, but small enough that you get to know the administration. You get a lot more say in how things are run than if you’re one of a thousand physicians in a system,” Hoehns said.

Lawmakers seek lifeline for rural hospitals

April 23, 2023

The Iowa Legislature has worked to address the financial pressure that rural hospitals face, though some say policymakers’ solutions haven’t gone far enough to give the facilities the lifelines they...

Phlebotomist Ashlynn Woollums draws Andrea Mathes’ blood at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa on March 14, 2023.

Iowa hospitals face mounting financial pressure, stagnating Medicaid reimbursement

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 23, 2023

Among the hills of the Mississippi River valley in the southeastern tip of Iowa lies the quaint city of Keokuk. The town of just under 10,000 residents is one of many rural communities that has lost...