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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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U.S. Olympian Jean Prahm helps a Stead Family Children's Hospital patient try on her bobsled helmet during Prahm's visit to the Stead Family Children's Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Prahm was on the U.S. Olympic women's bobsled team from 1996-2006. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital hosts Olympic Games

Annie Fitzpatrick, [email protected] February 14, 2018

Former Olympian Jean Prahm joined the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Tuesday afternoon to host a “Winter Olympics” for children being treated. Prahm, who competed from 1996...

Laura and Pat Blomme stand inside a cow pen on their family farm in Ladora, Iowa on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. The farm, which produces corn, soybeans, pork, and beef, has been in the family for over 80 years. "This farm has been in our family for over 80 years and we want our kids to have the same opportunity we’ve had," Blomme said. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Farmers strive for greener agricultural efforts

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] February 14, 2018

The decision student leaders on the Univerity of Iowa's campus made to promote Meatless Mondays in the dining halls has received a large response from farming and agricultural communities. Meatless...

Grammy Award winning band Portugal. The Man's tour bus is seen outside the IMU on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. The tour bus caught on fire Tuesday, preceding the band's sold performance in the IMU Main Lounge Tuesday night. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Portugal. The Man gets a ‘hot’ welcome to Iowa City

February 13, 2018

Portugal. The Man’s tour bus caught fire on South Madison Street around 5 p.m. before their concert in the IMU on Tuesday. No injuries were reported. The fire was due to a problem in the air conditioning...

Recycle Mania Intern Elana Becker kicks off Earth Month in the Office of Sustainability on Monday, March 28, 2016. The Office of Sustainability just ended Recycle Mania, and is encouraging students to carry their trash bags over their backs around campus this week as a way to raise awareness of how much trash a single person can produce. (The Daily Iowan/McCall Radavich)

If everyone lived like Iowa City residents, we’d need four Earths to support the population

Elly Woods, [email protected] February 13, 2018
A new study revealed that if everyone lived the way Iowa City residents do, we would need four Earths.
Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business which is housed in Pappajohn is instituting a new Masters of Business Analytics Program in fall of 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tippie launches new Masters in Business Analytics degree

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 13, 2018
Tippie launches two new specialty master’s programs following its phase-out of the full-time M.B.A.
Rainy Tuesday on the University of Iowa campus. Old Capital on October 14th, 2014.(DailyIowan/AnnaKilzer)

Students speak out against higher education defunding trend: how you can too

sarah watson, [email protected] February 13, 2018
As higher-education budget cuts loom, students across campus are reaching out to legislators to tell their side of the story.
Krissi Putansu, advocate for Huntington's Disease awareness and carrier of HD, speaks in the Medical Education Research Facility on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. HD is a fatal genetic disorder with a 50% chance it will be passed on, and currently has no cure. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Krissi Putansu shares family experiences with Huntington’s Disease

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] February 12, 2018
Krissi Putansu, an advocate for individuals with Huntington’s disease, spoke on Feb. 9 about genetic testing.
Roller skaters enjoy the accommodations in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2017. The event was organized by the Dream Center, an organization that helps with child mentorship and leadership programs. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Roll Bounce! to raise money for community

Katie Goodale, [email protected] February 12, 2018
The Afro American Cultural Center hosted its first-ever Roll Bounce, a roller-skating extravaganza.
Iowa professor hosts book release with Iowa City Green Drinks

Iowa professor hosts book release with Iowa City Green Drinks

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 9, 2018
UI lecturer in corporate social responsibility holds a laid-back party to talk about sustainable business in Iowa.
Vance~Douglas

Doug Vance, the new head of security at UIHC, discusses the challenges and rewards of his new job

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 9, 2018
Doug Vance plans on using his law enforcement background in his new position.
Commuters load and unload buses at the Downtown interchange in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.

City Wants Cambus Involved in Transit Study

ANDY MITCHELL, [email protected] February 8, 2018
Cambus shows interest in participating in study planned by Iowa City to evaluate transit system.
Blues musician Kevin Burt poses for a portrait in his Coralville home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. Burt recently won awards in the acoustic category at the International Blues Festival in Memphis. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Local musician wins International Blues Challenge after 20 years of performing

February 8, 2018
Coralville musician Kevin Burt has earned the spot of Iowa’s representative blues musician.