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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

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 20, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Scott Beckner, assistant vice president and director of the Public Safety Department, will retire after nearly 34 years of service in law enforcement.  Beckner,...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

New Mayor Bruce Teague takes helm in a historic year for Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague leans forward in his seat in the center of the table during Iowa City City Council meetings, making eye contact with each person as they speak. He waits patiently until...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Busch reinforces pledge to donate $1 million after Carson King used viral sign to fundraise for Children’s Hospital

Lauren White, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Five months after the "Iowa Legend" held up a sign about needing more Busch Light and took over the internet, prompting Iowa native Carson King to start his own foundation, Anheuser-Busch is reinforcing...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI students advocate for bill that would allow K-12 students excused mental-health days

Lauren White, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Two University of Iowa nursing students are urging Iowa lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow K-12 students to have excused mental-health days with a goal to promote student wellness and improve...

Iowa City police received reports of multiple gunshots, no injuries reported

Iowa City police received reports of multiple gunshots, no injuries reported

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 19, 2020

UPDATE, 10:53 a.m. Thursday: Iowa City police have received more reports of gunshots near Taylor Drive at 6 a.m. Thursday. According to a release from City of Iowa City, gunshots were reported near...

Springville man accused of writing false check

Springville man accused of writing false check

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 19, 2020

A Springville man has been accused of writing a false check, receiving $1,100 from it. Scott Workman, 58, was charged Feb. 18 with forgery and third-degree theft. According to the arrest affidavit,...

A community member addresses the council about a zoning proposition regarding a proposed animal recreation center at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council passes additional height bonus to building at 12 E. Court St.

Hannah Rovner and Rachel Schilke February 19, 2020

After a failed motion to defer the decision once again, the Iowa City City Council passed an additional seven-story height bonus to a new luxury apartment complex at 12 E. Court St. in a 5-2 vote. The...

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Pressures abroad: Hong Kong and University of Iowa communities intersect

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 18, 2020

One University of Iowa student would've been among the 400 arrested at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on Jan. 1 had they chosen to stay at a pro-democracy protest just 15 minutes longer. “I feel relieved,...

UI alum addresses needs of prisoners in solitary confinement through photo project

UI alum addresses needs of prisoners in solitary confinement through photo project

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 18, 2020

Life in solitary confinement is a silent one, but a photography project developed by a group of activists, including University of Iowa alum Laurie Jo Reynolds, aims to be a creative outlet for prisoners...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

UI research studies impact of regulation on e-cigarette usage in different states

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 18, 2020

After noticing a lack of academic research and information on electronic cigarettes and the people who use them, a University of Iowa research team decided to investigate how laws in different states impact...

Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter leads a discussion with former Iowa City City Councilor Rockne Cole following a screening of Still Rising: Celebrating 10 Years of the Iowa City Civil Rights Trip on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at the Iowa City Public Library. The civil rights trip is for local students to visit various historical sites from the Civil Rights Movement as well as Historically Black College and Universities.

Still Rising documentary displays importance of civil-rights education during Black History Month

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 18, 2020

Around a dozen people gathered at the Iowa City Public Library Tuesday to view a local filmmaker's documentary about Iowa high-school students traveling to key civil-rights movement locations — one of...

Research scientist, Scott Ebert, and University of Iowa Professor, Chis Adams pose for a portrait in the Papajohn Biomedical Institute on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Adams’ research focuses on how diabetes and obesity affect muscular atrophy. He and his research team has removed a specific gene in mice to affects the disease.

UI professor studies muscular atrophy through biotechnology firm Emmyon

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 17, 2020

As people grow older, their muscles begin to weaken, and they may start feeling the effects of muscular atrophy — a condition where the muscle wastes away. One University of Iowa researcher hopes...

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