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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

Growing a new class

Growing a new class

February 3, 2017

By Natalie Betz [email protected] Starting next fall, the first outdoor classroom will make its way onto campus, with organizers hoping to improve student life.  The University of Iowa Gardeners...

Audience members listen during the Hawkeye Lunch and Learn: Women in Technology event in the IMU Iowa Theater on Thursday, Feb 2, 2017. The event consisted of College of Engineering professor Tonya Peeples discussing strategies on how to increase the engagement of women in STEM fields. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Sparking STEM interest

February 3, 2017

By Sarah Stortz [email protected] In the IMU on Thursday, engineer Associate Dean Tonya Peeples stood in front of a crowd of prosperous young girls, sharing her experience as a female engineer while...

Morale Captains cry over finding out they passed their fundraising goal during the closing ceremony of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. Dance Marathon raised over $2.4 million for the children. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Big Event never sits still

February 3, 2017

By Elianna Novitch  | [email protected] A year full of preparation and motivation has led to today for the families and members of Dance Marathon. Its 24-hour Big Event is just a few hours away. Along...

Brief

Brief

February 2, 2017

Authorities have accused a Columbus Junction, Iowa man of another drunk driving offense.Anthony Cox, 31, was charged Jan. 31 with third-offense operating while under the influence. According to the...

Partnership offers tax aid

Partnership offers tax aid

February 2, 2017

Johnson County residents have the option to seek tax preparation assistance with the help of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which consists of a series of clinics conducted by the University...

A palliative care patient smiles at the camera as his calf rests at his side in the Union Territory of Pondicherry, India. Before taking the photo, a nurse helped me ask for permission, translating the request into his native language Tamil.(The Daily Iowan/Helaina 
Thompson)

In different horizons

February 2, 2017

By Helaina Thompson [email protected] A cup of hot tea sits in my palms. This is my second visit to India, and I’ve answered this question many times. “Our organization serves the elderly...

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

Crime Alert issued regarding a robbery

February 1, 2017

A crime alert was sent out this afternoon with regards to a robbery that took place in the 10 block of S. Dubuque Street this morning. At around 2 a.m., Iowa City Police received word of the robbery....

Council catches flak on immigration enforcement

Council catches flak on immigration enforcement

February 1, 2017

Some Iowa City city councilors have received negative emails and phone calls following the first consideration of a resolution to limit the scope of immigration enforcement by the Iowa City police. City...