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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

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Mental-health resources scarce at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, researchers say

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 4, 2019

Some researchers are raising concern for what they say could be a disparity in resources that the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital provides in support of mental-health services for...

Iowa City city councilors meet at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The City council heard from community members and discussed various agenda items.

Iowa City City Council urges U.S. Congress to pass Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter December 3, 2019

The Iowa City City Council urged Congress to pass carbon dividend legislation that aims to cut carbon emissions by 40 percent and create 2.1 million jobs. In a resolution passed at the council’s Tuesday...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

UI hopes to earn $3 billion over 50 years from utilities public/private partnership

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2019

University of Iowa administrators shared Tuesday that the proceeds placed into a new endowment from a possible public/private partnership for the maintenance of the campus utility system are expected to...

UI Senate Faculty President Russell Ganim speaks during the meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Russell Ganim named associate provost and dean of International Programs

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor December 3, 2019

The University of Iowa announced Tuesday that the Director in the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Russell Ganim, will assume the role...

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

Research on viral ‘Wahls Protocol’ treatment for multiple sclerosis continues at University of Iowa

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 2, 2019

Terry Wahls’ treatment method for multiple sclerosis, the Wahls Protocol, has already gained a large following online — but with a best-selling book and a TEDtalk with more than 3 million views, she...

Photo illustration by Hannah Kinson

UI researchers study hacking concerns in Androids

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter December 1, 2019

The University of Iowa recently partnered with Purdue University to research how Androids can be hacked and potentially exploit a user's information, and developed a tool that safeguards users’ personal...

Kid Captain Charlotte Keller and Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz pose for a picture on Kinnicks field at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowas football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this years Kid Captains.

Charlotte Keller will root for Hawkeyes in her home state as Kid Captain

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 27, 2019

Charlotte Keller travels to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital for treatment every three months. This weekend, Keller will not have to travel far from home to cheer on the Hawkeyes...

UI President Bruce Harreld and UI Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Rod Lehnertz listen during a state Board of Regents meeting at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Iowa regents to consider University of Iowa public/private partnership in December

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2019

The state Board of Regents will convene in two special meetings in December to consider the University of Iowa's proposed public/private partnership in which a private firm would operate and maintain the...

Amy Kristof-Brown named Tippie College of Business interim dean

Amy Kristof-Brown named Tippie College of Business interim dean

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 26, 2019

The University of Iowa announced Tuesday that Amy Kristof-Brown will step into the role of interim dean for the Tippie College of Business, pending approval by the state Board of Regents, effective March...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Finance and Operations Office oversees UIHC construction projects after Modern Piping legal dispute

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2019

Following the University of Iowa’s costly years long legal battle with construction firm Modern Piping over two major construction disputes, the Finance and Operations Office will now oversee all UI...

Mara Cheney is seen in her office which is located in the IMU on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Cheney works with the Office of Student Life at the University of Iowa.

University of Iowa pushes for more participation in university-sponsored late-night events

Preston Hayes, News Reporter November 21, 2019

Former University of Iowa graduate Mara Cheney will take on a new role as the late-night initiatives and assessment coordinator to push for more students to engage in late-night programming rather than...

Members of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby discuss local solutions to climate change. The first-of-its-kind Climate Action event took place at Big Grove Brewery on Nov. 21.

Iowa City Climate Expo prompts discussions on local action to address climate crisis

Jacob Shafer, News Reporter November 21, 2019

Big Grove Brewery was packed with community members Thursday who turned out to hear speakers talk about local initiatives and projects to combat climate change. Following the city’s release of the...

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