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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Graduate Assistant Brady Krien poses for a portrait at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, February 25, 2019.

UI graduate student earns Excellence in Teaching Award

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 26, 2019

Braden Krien came to the University of Iowa determined to make an impact on the world around him. After his years as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, then earning a master’s...

The Diversity Resource Center is seen in the College of Nursing Building in Iowa City on Monday, February 25, 2019. The nursing program prioritizes seven pillars of diversity to implement into their program.

UI College of Nursing works to increase diversity and cultural competency

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 26, 2019

The understanding of cultural competency and diversity has become increasingly important in the profession of nursing in recent years, and the University of Iowa College of Nursing has taken action through...

Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg (right) is shown drones by Technology Director with Rantizo Mike Schmitz during  Gregg's visit with Rantizo in downtown Iowa City on Feb. 25, 2019. Rantizo is an agricultural start-up that uses drones to spray agrochemicals by spotting certain areas with anomalies. Lt. Governor Gregg visits with Rantizo as a part of the governor's 99 county tour. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan).

Iowa City ag start-up looks to Iowa Governor’s Office for better rural internet

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 26, 2019

An Iowa City company seeks to bring new technology to the fields with automated drones, but employees would like Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to increase bandwidth in rural Iowa to help with connectivity. Automated...

Students walk across a sheet of ice in Iowa City on Monday, February 25, 2019. Ice froze over pavements after the rainy weekend, but Iowa City is running out of salt to clear sidewalks.

Iowa City depletes salt stores

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 25, 2019

People walking around Iowa City sidewalks may (or probably) find themselves slipping and sliding because of the harsh Midwestern winter. In an attempt to tip-toe over the ice, people may even step into...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI officials say Mayflower resident dies

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 25, 2019

The University of Iowa announced that UI student Ayak Chan died Monday. Chan, a Mayflower Hall resident, was a transfer student and open major, according to an email to the UI community.  In...

Professor Rachel Young sits at her desk in Adler Journalism Building on Monday, February 18, 2019. Young recently conducted a study on the parental role in cyberbullying.

UI study shows parents may not know how to deal with cyberbullying

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 25, 2019

With the advancement of technology, cyberbullying emerged as a new way for children to pick on their peers. A University of Iowa study has shown parents are unsure about how to help their children with...

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Feb. 21, 2019.

UI boosting late-night programming as alternative to drinking on weekends

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 25, 2019

University of Iowa officials are providing more late-night programs for those students who seek alternatives to drinking for nighttime entertainment. The university has offered late-night programming...

Professor Karen Heimer speaks during the 36th Annual Presidential Lecture at the Levitt Center in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. Heimer was speaking about her research on violence against women in the United States.

The 36th-annual presidential speech uncovers violence against women

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 25, 2019

UI Professor Karen Heimer delivered the 36th-annual Presidential Lecture, “Violence Against Women: The Hidden Figures,” on Sunday. The lecture focused on the rates of violence against women and how...

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

New database gives UI researchers information about $47 billion in funding opportunities

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 25, 2019

Before researchers can simulate experiments or conduct surveys, they first have to look for potential collaborators interested in investigating the same topic and also request and receive funding from...

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Feb. 21, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A: VP for Student Life Shivers talks First Gen Summit, late-night programming

Daily Iowan Staff February 25, 2019

Tanya Villhauer: With our alcohol harm-reduction plan, we have five goals and a lot of strategies under each of those goals. And one consistent strategy that we’ve used is the late-night programming....

Rusty the Giant Sloth poses for a portrait in the Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Rusty is a fitting tribute to the concept of Darwinism. (James Year/The Daily Iowan

Darwin Day workshop helps teachers to navigate controversial topics in the classroom

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 25, 2019

Teaching “controversial” scientific topics such as evolution and climate change can be a challenge for K-12 teachers to approach. Iowa City’s annual Darwin Days event included a teachers’ workshop...

Students shoot hoops on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. UISG hosted tables where students could register to vote.

UISG publishes financial documents on website

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor February 22, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government has published funding reports on its website after receiving inquiries about how the organization has allocated money during fiscal 2019. Some students raised transparency...