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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

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Physiology Qian Xiao poses for a portrait in the Field House on Monday Dec. 3, 2018. Xiao published a pair of observational studies on the health of people living in low-income communities.

UI study finds link between high death rate and poor neighborhood conditions

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 10, 2018

UI researchers appear to have discovered that neighborhoods with worse conditions correlate with a higher mortality and the rate of colorectal cancer. Researchers in the UI Department of Health and Human...

DITV Newscast: December 10, 2018

December 10, 2018

The Fetal Heartbeat Bill for Iowa had its last day in court on Friday, changes in the University of Iowa's LLC's are being made, and the IMU begins its finals festivities today. Find out more on DITV.

Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

Iowa City man has been accused of assault, stealing phone

Kate Pixley, News Reporter December 10, 2018

Man faces assault, robbery, intox charges Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of stealing a phone and assaulting two people while he was intoxicated. Rachid Jadili, 55, 2401 Highway 6 E., was charged...

Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

Iowa City man accused of methamphetamine possession

Kate Pixley, News Reporter December 10, 2018

Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of possessing methamphetamine. Irving Howard, 43, address unknown, was charged Dec. 6 with third-offense possession of a controlled substance. According to an...

Students walk past  at Burge Residence Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.

New Living Learning Community to provide support for first-generation students

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 10, 2018

For the 2019-20 academic year, incoming students will have a new Living Learning Community option for first-generation students. While the program has been an option previously, it has not been offered...

Pedestrians cross Clinton Street and enter the Pedestrian Mall in Downtown Iowa City on Monday, June 27, 2016.

After 10 years, Johnson County continues to comply with gender balance

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 10, 2018

As the Gender Balance Law approaches its 10th year after implementation, a majority of the counties in the state have struggled to comply with the law. However, Johnson County hasn’t. Iowa’s Gender...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Veterans for Peace advocates for change with weekly Pentacrest protest

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 10, 2018
For almost a decade, Veterans for Peace has held banners and signs advocating for non-violence on the Pentacrest
First night mayor in the city leaves position for Los Angeles

First night mayor in the city leaves position for Los Angeles

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter December 10, 2018

The country’s first night mayor has said farewell to the city she’s long called home. Angela Winnike was hired in April 2017 as Iowa City’s first-ever night mayor, a position that she said was the...

Two students read books in the Dey House on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Iowa City is celebrating 10 years of being named UNESCO City of Literature.

Iowa City grows after 10 years as City of Literature

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 10, 2018
In its 10th year as a City of Literature, Iowa City continues to be a hub for literary lovers.
The Bluebird Diner is seen on Saturday, December 9, 2018. (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan).

Iowa City’s Bluebird is a decade old

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter December 10, 2018

After 10 years of serving breakfast food to the Iowa City community, Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St, celebrated its 10th anniversary with the Iowa City community on Dec. 8. Just a little over 10 years...

Ethan J Anderson , PhDAssociate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics and his lab that conducts Translational Pharmacology and basic science research in the College of Pharmacy Building.

UI research leads to possible treatment for diabetes, fibrosis

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter December 10, 2018

In a recent international collaboration, researchers at the University of Iowa worked with scientists at the University of Milan, Italy, to create a new molecule that could help treat disorders related...

Shoppers return to metro malls to return gifts after Christmas. (NBC)

To ‘Bah-humbug,’ or not to ‘bah humbug’

Charles Peckman, News Reporter December 9, 2018

The holiday season is upon us — and love it or hate it, there is little to be done (except for stopping the passage of time) to squelch the holiday. To some, the smell of eggnog and sight of holly...

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