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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Iowa Legislature passes vaccine exemption bill during special session

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 28, 2021

The Iowa House and Senate passed a bill that defines justifiable COVID-19 vaccine exemption and makes those who are fired from work for resisting vaccine mandates eligible for unemployment benefits...

Biden Administration predicts liquid fuel to outlast 2050

Biden Administration predicts liquid fuel to outlast 2050

Lyle Muller and Sabine Martin October 28, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If your time is short: U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra,...

Members of the Iowa senate take part in the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa Legislature approves second set of redistricting maps

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 28, 2021

The Iowa Senate and House passed the second proposed set of redistricting maps from the Iowa Legislative Services Agency in special session on Thursday.  The latest set of maps received bipartisan...

An electric car charging station, located at Kum & Go on Riverside Drive in Iowa City, is seen on Wednesday Oct. 27, 2021.

Farmers say electric vehicles, biofuels should work together

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter October 27, 2021

The decisions by car manufacturers to only produce light-duty electric vehicles in the future may cause farmers to change how their biofuel crops will be used. Iowa farmers say those potential changes...

Fred Ullrich poses for a portrait in his office located at the College of Public Health building on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021.

In rural counties, UI research shows higher rates of COVID-19 cases, deaths

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 27, 2021

Cases and deaths from COVID-19 are much higher in rural counties than in urban counties, according to research from the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Data trends show nonmetropolitan...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County to begin pediatric vaccines Nov. 4, pending CDC approval

Cooper Worth, News Reporter October 27, 2021

Johnson County Public Health is planning to have a good supply of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages five to 11, pending the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI Faculty Senate says vaccine, mask mandates could be coming for employees in response to federal requirements

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 27, 2021

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate said Tuesday the UI administration has suggested that vaccine and mask mandates could be coming for UI staff, but state Board of Regents Senior Communications...

The Roy J. & Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019.

UI cited by USDA for baby ferret deaths at research facilities

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor October 27, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture has filed two complaints against the University of Iowa after an investigation found multiple ferret babies, known as kits, had died as a result of being...

Denise Martinez named interim associate VP for health parity with UI Health Care

Denise Martinez named interim associate VP for health parity with UI Health Care

Anthony Neri, News Reporter October 26, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care named Denise Martinez its first interim associate vice president for health parity following years of working towards equity in health. She currently works as the...

Coltin Ball and Katie Westermeyer are shown answering questions from Daily Iowan journalist Sam Knupp about the Iowa City elections in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.(Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

UI students largely unaware of local election

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 26, 2021

Some University of Iowa students are planning to vote in the upcoming Iowa City City Council and school board election, but many are unaware of the election being held next week. UI student Jan...

Contributed photo of Brian Farrell.

One Community, One Book initiative celebrates 20 years

Simone Garza, News Reporter October 26, 2021

One Community, One Book, an initiative established to spread awareness of social justice in the University of Iowa and Iowa City communities, is celebrating its 20th year. Since 2001, One Community,...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Reports of violent crime declined in Iowa City in 2020

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 26, 2021

Reported violent crimes in Iowa increased this year to the highest level since 2018, but the rate in Iowa City went down over the same year. The rate of reported violent crimes in the state of Iowa...

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