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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

Chuck Grassely speaks at the GOP's Election Night Party at the Marriott in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 shortly after it was announced that he won a 7th term in the U.S. Senate. Grassely touched on topics including national security and making sure Iowan values are represented in Washington.

Leaves of wind

February 22, 2017

By Anna Kayser |  [email protected] Iowa politicians differ in their opinions of how much government influence should be present in the funding of potential renewable-energy projects. One project...

Daily Iowan takes home awards

Daily Iowan takes home awards

February 21, 2017

The Daily Iowan received several awards in recognition at the Iowa Newspaper Association awards banquet on Friday, Feb. 3. Of placing in 14 categories, the DI took home nine first-place awards. The...

Fighting the dim of the night

Fighting the dim of the night

February 21, 2017

By Elianna Novitch [email protected] Some dimly lit streets of Iowa City have raised concern among students and others about their safety as they walk at night. The University of Iowa Student...

Iowa City Community School District Health Services Coordinator Susie Poulton (third from left) speaks during the WorldCanvass: Resilience Over Trauma event in the Recital Hall of the Voxman Music Building on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. Important advances are being made in the recognition and treatment of health issues related to adverse childhood experiences, many of them led by physicians and researchers at the University of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Experts warn of trauma

February 21, 2017

By Madeleine Neal [email protected] Although a child’s environment might be traumatic, resiliency is the key to a successful future, according to mental-health and social-work experts. A...

UI ready to shun coal

UI ready to shun coal

February 21, 2017

By Charles Peckman [email protected] University of Iowa President, Bruce Harreld, announced on Feb. 20 the UI will be coal-free by 2025.According to a press release, Harreld said, “It’s...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015.  (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Briefs

February 21, 2017

IC man charged with 3rd OWI Authorities have accused an Iowa City man of drunk driving. Chester Rhodes, 65, 615 S. Governor St., was charged Sunday with third-offense OWI. According to the arrest affidavit,...

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The hospital hosted a weekend open house for the new $364 building. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Stead Family Children’s Hospital to open Saturday

February 20, 2017

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital announced their official opening for Saturday, Feb. 25. Tom Moore, spokesperson for UI Hospitals & Clinics, said the areas that will open...