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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

Cystic-fibrosis breakthrough shows promise

Cystic-fibrosis breakthrough shows promise

Josie Fischels, News Reporter April 1, 2019

Research performed in a collaboration between the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois has led to a promising breakthrough in cystic-fibrosis treatment. While the treatment has yet to be clinically...

Downtown Iowa City continues rennovations on Monday, March 25th, 2019.

Ped Mall construction set to begin Phase 2 in May

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 31, 2019

After nearly a year of construction, Phase 1 of the Pedestrian Mall improvements program will wrap up this month, and Phase 2 is set to begin May 13. The second segment will occur on the east and west...

University of Iowa engineering professor Jun Wang stands outside the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 27.

UI researchers develop technology to promote sustainable farming

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 31, 2019

A team of University of Iowa researchers has been awarded $1.6 million from the U.S. Agriculture Department to develop technology to improve soil temperature and moisture in farming areas. UI chemical...

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UIHC doctor celebrated for work in diversity, ethnic skin care

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter March 31, 2019

Until she was 17, Nkanyezi Ferguson lived in Zimbabwe with her family. She saw firsthand the effects of living in a country with a lack of access to health care, and it inspired her to go into medicine. Now,...

Riverside woman accused of defrauding Hy-Vee of $12,500

Riverside woman accused of defrauding Hy-Vee of $12,500

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 31, 2019

Authorities have accused a Riverside, Iowa, woman of defrauding Hy-Vee of nearly $12,500. Barbara Jackson, 39, was charged March 29 with first-degree theft. According to an arrest affidavit, Jackson,...

Wisconsin man accused of possessing 56 grams of marijuana

Wisconsin man accused of possessing 56 grams of marijuana

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 31, 2019

Authorities have accused a Wind Lake, Wisconsin, man of possessing 56 grams of marijuana. Man faces drug charges Joshua Ringelberg, 22, was charged March 29 with first-offense possession of marijuana...

Iowa City woman accused of breaking into former Bochner Chocolate Factory

Iowa City woman accused of breaking into former Bochner Chocolate Factory

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 31, 2019

Authorities have accused an Iowa City woman of breaking into the former location of the Bochner Chocolate Factory. Christina Fleming, 32, address unknown, was charged March 28 with third-degree burglary....

Iowa City woman accused of shoplifting $1,500 of merchandise from J.C. Penney

Iowa City woman accused of shoplifting $1,500 of merchandise from J.C. Penney

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 31, 2019

Authorities have accused an Iowa City woman of shoplifting from J.C. Penney. Yvonne Smith, 50, 1910 Western Road, was charged March 28 with second-degree theft. According to an arrest affidavit,...

Camanche man accused of possessing 11 cartridges of THC

Camanche man accused of possessing 11 cartridges of THC

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 31, 2019

Authorities have accused a Camanche, Iowa, man of possessing 11 cartridges of THC. Dylan Busse, 20, was charged March 30 with failure to affix drug stamp, first-offense OWI, and a controlled-substance...

The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9 2017.

‘The Office’ favorites Kevin and Stanley reunite for a night of comedy in IMU

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 31, 2019

Kevin and Stanley are taking the trip from Dunder Mifflin Scranton to the University of Iowa. On April 11 the Campus Activities Board will present a night of comedy featuring Brian Baumgartner and Leslie...

Democratic presidential candidate Beto ORourke speaks with members of the press after speaking at the home of John Murphy in Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday, March 16, 2019.

2020 candidate Beto O’Rourke to visit IMU April 7

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 30, 2019

Former Democratic Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke will return to Iowa for a second tour in less than a month as he continues his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. He will make a stop at...

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