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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

November 2017 file photo. (Jared Krauss for the Daily Iowan)

‘Zombie deer disease’ threatens Iowa deer

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 26, 2019

Commonly known as “Zombie deer disease,” a fatal brain disease has been spreading through Iowa deer, and experts are growing concerned that the disease could spread to humans.  Chronic wasting...

Police investigate the scene at the Iowa City Marketplace after reports of shots fired in the mall on Monday, Sept. 3.

Closing the gap between police and IC Community Police Review Board

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 26, 2019

The Iowa City Community Police Review Board is the only one of its kind in Iowa to review complaints and investigations against Iowa City police officers, and now board members plan to increase the transparency...

Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg (right) is shown drones by Technology Director with Rantizo Mike Schmitz during  Greggs 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 governors 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...

Hanna Kinney, Iowa Citys very own Ranch Girl, poses for a portrait at The Airliner Bar on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Kinney went viral after appearing in a video attempting to get past Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. at a campaign event on Feb. 18, 2019, saying, Im just trying to get some ranch.

‘Ranch Girl,’ whose exploits went viral online after a Kirsten Gillibrand event, on the pressures of fame

Kate Pixley, News Reporter February 26, 2019

An Iowa City woman’s bid for ranch dressing at a Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand campaign event last week has garnered national media attention. University of Iowa student Hanna Kinney was leading a Bible...

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...

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