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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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New research on Reddit creates methods to cut off hateful rhetoric at source

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter September 5, 2019

Several University of Iowa researchers are trying to combat hate speech as it continues to permeate online platform Reddit, which has been accused in recent years of promoting rhetoric deemed harmful to...

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

UIHC honors women’s achievements with month of celebration

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter September 5, 2019

University of Iowa Health Care has joined a national celebration to recognize the accomplishments of women in medicine. The American Medical Association celebrates women in the field for the month of...

Ashish Mishra and Varun Monga pose for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Thursday. The pair met through cycling when Mitra biked 1,000 miles across Iowa to raise money for sarcoma.

UI physician teams up with local cyclist to raise money for sarcoma research and activism

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 5, 2019

Houston native Ashish Mishra began biking as a way to make friends around Iowa City after arriving to campus. What started as a hobby was given greater purpose as Mishra traveled 1,000 miles across Iowa...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Bernie Sanders to visit UI campus Sunday

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor September 5, 2019

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Vt., will make a campaign stop in Iowa City on Sept. 8, starting with a tailgate on the University of Iowa Pentacrest and ending at The Mill. Sanders will be on the Old Capitol...

The College of Public Health Building as seen on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.

As HPV vaccinations show slow growth across Iowa among teens, UI students promote their benefit

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter September 5, 2019

  Vaccinations for HPV have not reached an optimal level among Iowa teens compared with other vaccinations, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health, though University of Iowa students...

Owners Susan and Kevin Felker stand in the space that will become Prairie Kitchen on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Prairie Kitchen is set to open in the spring of 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie Kitchen Store coming to downtown Iowa City in spring 2020

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 5, 2019

A Hawkeye family is planning to open a new kitchen store in downtown Iowa City next spring that boasts both basic kitchen utensils and community trivia nights. The family-owned Prairie Kitchen Store...

Officer Mohling (from left) K9 Brad, K9 Hogan and Officer Monter pose for a portrait on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

UI police adds two police dogs to the force

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 5, 2019

Prepared to serve and protect the University of Iowa campus, two new dogs have joined the University of Iowa police force.  The two K9 units were added to the staff over the summer, with officers Jerrad...

The office of the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership is seen in the IMU on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

UI restructures Center for Student Involvement & Leadership

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 5, 2019

The University of Iowa has taken steps to restructure the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, the campus unit that supports organizations and services catered to students, to form three individual...

Students gather to listen to music during the Battle of the Bands at the IMU on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

The bands behind Scope’s Battle of the Bands

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter September 4, 2019

Last night, five bands took to the IMU River Amphitheater to compete in SCOPE’s annual Battle of the Bands competition. Meet the bands that fought it out with musical style for first and second place...

Ongoing construction to Sidekick Coffee and Books occurs on September 4, 2019 in University Heights. The business is set to open in the fall. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

New kid-friendly coffee shop opening on Melrose in September

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter September 4, 2019

  When it comes to building businesses, Katy Herbold said it’s a family affair. Sidekick Coffee and Books, Herbold’s new coffee shop, will be located in University Heights on Melrose Avenue...

City council members listen to community concerns at City Hall on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Iowa City on a roll with bike share agreement

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter September 4, 2019

The Iowa City City Council paved the way Tuesday night for ridesharing company Gotcha Mobility to bring a dockless, electric-assisted bike-share system to downtown streets in the next 90 days to improve...

UISG President Noel Miller speaks during a UISG meeting in the Blackbox Theater of the IMU on Aug. 27, 2019.

Student fees may increase $2 to support Bijou/FilmScene partnership

Rylee Wilson & Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporters September 4, 2019

University of Iowa students could see the continuation of student discounts on memberships and tickets at the new Gilbert Street location of FilmScene, as well as a Student Activity Fee increase of $2...

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