IMU Meeting Rooms and Iowa House Hotel Redesigned for Iowa Centric Looks

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] • February 1, 2018

The IMU unveils former Big Ten meeting-room renovations in an open house.

Two UI professors teach the craft of controversy through a workshop

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] • February 1, 2018

The Get it Done series’ latest installment teaches the public how to compose a well-rounded argument.

Dance Marathon volunteer to graduate five years cancer free

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] • February 1, 2018

Melissa Trepa will celebrate five years of being cancer-free as she dances at her third Dance Marathon.

UI Stroke Center study extends treatment time after stroke

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] • February 1, 2018

A UI clinic was involved in a study that found certain patients can be treated for up to 16 hours after a stroke.

Study reveals Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease may have more causes than just smoking

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] • February 1, 2018

A UI study shows genetic variation in lung anatomy may be a cause of COPD.

UI removes donor’s name from institute in response to sexual misconduct allegations

Marissa Payne, [email protected] • January 31, 2018

The UI is removing the name of donor Stephen A. Wynn from the Institute for Vision Research currently named after him after reports of alleged sexual misconduct.

Downtown Block Party coming back to Iowa City in June

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] • January 31, 2018

One of the city’s most popular summer events will have a return engagement.

Johnson County honored for workplace safety

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] • January 31, 2018

Johnson County has been recognized for workplace safety, ranking the best of 79 counties.

Trump talks immigration in first State of the Union

Julia Shanahan and Sarah Watson, [email protected] • January 31, 2018

President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address outlined his plans on border security, which included four pillars to crack down on immigration.

Gubernatorial candidates hone in on Iowa businesses

Madeleine Neal, [email protected] • January 31, 2018

Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates hone in on big and small businesses in Iowa.

Tacos for Peace fundraiser helps Food not Bombs

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] • January 31, 2018

Trumpet Blossom Café donated 20 percent of its proceeds Tuesday night to the Iowa City chapter of Food Not Bombs, which is dedicated to giving out free food that would otherwise be discarded.

Fiancee of victim, medical personnel testify at Wilson trial

Tawny Schmit, [email protected] • January 30, 2018

  DES MOINES — The trial for Lamar Wilson continued today at the Polk County Courthouse with testimonies from medical personnel and law enforcement that responded to the shooting in Iowa City’s...