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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

FilmScene strives for inclusivity by offering captioning program

FilmScene strives for inclusivity by offering captioning program

Charles Peckman, News Reporter December 3, 2018

A new program at Iowa City’s premier independent theater aims to create a more equitable movie-going experience. FilmScene, 118 E. College St., has begun implementing open (dialogue and ambiance) and...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Inflammation in the womb can cause autism-like traits, UI study says

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter December 2, 2018

A recent study by the University of Iowa’s Psychiatry Department, presented in November at the 2018 Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in San Diego, showed that inflammation in the womb can cause...

Greenhouse assistant manager Majd Moubarak laughs in the greenhouse on the roof of the Biology Building East on Friday, Nov. 30. Moubarak, a UI senior, also researches plants.

UI Greenhouse provides students and community members a place for plant interests

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter December 2, 2018

Sitting at the top of Biology Building East, the University of Iowa Greenhouse has provided students and community members a space to study and follow their interest in plants. Ray Tallent, who has been...

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‘Iowa City Police Log’ to become coffee-table book

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor December 1, 2018

"Iowa City Police Log," a Twitter and Facebook account run by Chris Patton, announced Saturday that the comedic posts based on the Iowa City Police Department's daily activity log will be turned into a...

Iowa reacts to the death of 41st president, George H.W. Bush

Iowa reacts to the death of 41st president, George H.W. Bush

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor December 1, 2018

Saturday morning, Iowa politicians took to Twitter after the death of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. George HW Bush will most b remembered as our 41st president I honor...

Coralville man accused of choking woman

Coralville man accused of choking woman

November 30, 2018

Man faces domestic-abuse, firearm charges Authorities have accused a Coralville man of choking and threatening to kill a woman. Jerry Cook, 42, was charged Nov. 28 with first-offense domestic assault,...

Central City man accused of driving under the influence with gun in vehicle

November 30, 2018

Man faces slew of charges Authorities have accused a Central City, Iowa, man  of driving under the influence and possessing a firearm as a felon, among other charges. Jason Spies, 37, was charged Nov....

The UIHC building at the Iowa River Landing is seen on Monday, April 30 2018.

UIHC seeks a cure for chronic bronchitis

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 30, 2018

A University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics pulmonologist is preparing to test a more permanent treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. UI Clinical Associate Professor Alejandro Comellas...

Benches are seen at the Ped Mall on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Some accuse new Ped Mall benches of discriminating against homeless

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 30, 2018

As temperatures plummet, local conversations swirl on how the homeless population will manage through the winter. The installation of new benches on the Pedestrian Mall has emerged as part of those conversations....

The sign for Theodore Roosevelt Education Center is photographed on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018.

ICCSD closes doors to Roosevelt center

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 30, 2018

Parents and other community members are confused and seeking explanations after they received an announcement that the Roosevelt Education Center’s doors will close at the end of the academic year, forcing...

UI student Danielle Havel poses for a portrait in the IMU on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Havel worked with students across the country to discuss issues of human trafficking.

UI student travels to Nepal to learn about human trafficking

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 29, 2018

Sitting at the Mayflower front desk in September, Danielle Havel’s phone lit up with a notification: “Pack your bags; you’re going to Nepal.” Havel, a University of Iowa student, traveled to...

Cannabis Cup California has been either postponed or canceled. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Expansion of Iowa’s medical marijuana program a likely upcoming legislative issue

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter November 29, 2018

Five medical-marijuana dispensaries will soon open their doors for business as Iowa’s recently expanded medical-marijuana program gets underway. On Saturday, five state-approved dispensaries will begin...

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