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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

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...

Iowa City is covered in snow following a recent storm on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

UI students and staff discuss preparation for winter

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter December 9, 2018

As an out-of-state student from Houston, my experience with severe winter weather is limited, to say the least. When Iowa City was blanketed by its second snowstorm of the season this month, I was equally...

North Liberty man accused of having meth, marijuana

North Liberty man accused of having meth, marijuana

Kate Pixley, News Reporter December 7, 2018

Authorities have accused a North Liberty man of possessing a small amount of methamphetamine and 113 grams of marijuana. Matthew Ellyson, 35, was charged Dec. 5 with driving while barred, possession...

The Yellow Cab of Iowa Citys dispatch is seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

UISG to pair with Yellow Cab to provide airport shuttle service

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter December 7, 2018

As winter break approaches and students begin to plan their journeys home, University of Iowa Student Government has announced changes to its airport shuttle. UISG will now partner with Yellow Cab to...

A metal micro patch is seen alongside a quarter at the University of Iowa Pharmacy building on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

UI study dives into new biotech that could replace needle-administered drugs

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 7, 2018

About as big as a fingernail, a micropatch is likely to be the future of injecting drugs. A micropatch is a stainless steel array of numerous tiny needles used for drug delivery. University of Iowa researchers...

The Nursing Building is seen on Tuesday.

UI College of Nursing and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges put nurses on fast track to nursing degree

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter December 7, 2018

The University of Iowa College of Nursing will try to allow more students to engage in its nationally ranked program with competitive admission through the “Registered Nurse to Bachelors of Science in...

Rene Rocha gives a presentation at a discussion of border security. The Border Panel was held at the Iowa City Public Library this Thurs.

U.S.-Mexico border forefront of Obermann Conversation

Chris Borro, News Reporter December 6, 2018

The border between the United States and Mexico, and the history and effects of people crossing there, was at the forefront of the Obermann Conversation “The U.S./Mexico Border in Context.” The issue...

Research papers show aspirin to negatively affect older populations

Research papers show aspirin to negatively affect older populations

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter December 6, 2018

Three research papers co-written by a University of Iowa clinical professor has shown that daily low-dose aspirin may cause harm in older, healthy adults. The papers focused on the Aspirin in Reducing...

UI senior attends rocket launch in Florida

UI senior attends rocket launch in Florida

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 6, 2018

After using a telescope to study at the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn when he was younger, University of Iowa senior Zachary Luppen was set on the path to becoming an astrophysicist. On Wednesday,...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Tell us what you think: How do you perceive your safety on the UI campus?

December 6, 2018

This survey was created by staff of The Daily Iowan to understand the perception of safety on the University of Iowa campus in the context of an article. The survey contains 13 questions and participants...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Sexual assault reported at UI residence hall

Kayli Reese, News Editor December 6, 2018

University of Iowa officials have received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on Dec. 2, according to an email sent to UI students from the Department of Public Safety. The email said the assault...

Angela Winnike speaks during the UISG City Council Forum in the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.  (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Nighttime mayor to leave position

Kayli Reese, News Reporter December 6, 2018

Iowa City’s first nighttime mayor is leaving the city for warmer weather. Angela Winnike will leave Iowa City and the nighttime mayor position to begin a new job in Los Angeles. She first began...

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