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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

Contributed photo of Lori Adams, professor within the Biology Department.

University of Iowa biology professor wins inaugural DEI award

Samantha Murray, News Reporter April 8, 2021

The University of Iowa’s inaugural diversity, equity, and inclusion award was presented to Lori Adams of the Biology Department for her extensive program involvement and dedication to improving diversity...

Two University of Iowa students receive prestigious national scholarship

Two University of Iowa students receive prestigious national scholarship

Samantha Murray, News Reporter April 6, 2021

Two undergraduate students have received the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, a nationwide scholarship opportunity for students involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)....

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University of Iowa assistant professor co-founds first pharmacotherapy network to increase collaboration among pharmacotherapy centers easier

Samantha Murray, News Reporter April 5, 2021

Co-founded by University of Iowa assistant professor Brett Faine, the Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Research Network, or EMPHARM-NET, establishes a network of researchers at 15 different centers across...

Photo Illustration by Kate Heston.

Increase in alcohol consumption during COVID-19 has UI officials worried

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter April 5, 2021

The state of Iowa has seen an uptick in alcohol consumption following the pandemic. The Alcoholic Beverages Division of Iowa reports that in the 2020 fiscal year, liquor sales increased an unprecedented...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

University of Iowa students advised to take first available vaccine appointment

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter April 1, 2021

After weeks of checking location after location for vaccine appointments, University of Iowa junior Jenna Walsh said she was excited when she finally found an open appointment at the HyVee in Cedar...

Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Iowa City sees large fish kill because of extreme winter conditions

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 30, 2021

Three ponds in Iowa City recently experienced a large fish kill, leaving an unpleasant sight and smell at city parks. Fish kills are tracked by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as an indication...

Public health officials say they’re worried the pandemic is causing burnout in their field

Public health officials say they’re worried the pandemic is causing burnout in their field

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 28, 2021

With an end date of the pandemic in sight later this year, Danielle Pettit-Majewski said she laughs when she thinks about how tired she felt a year ago. As the Director for Public Health in Washington...

Public health officials ask the public to be patient as they prepare for expanded vaccine eligibility

Public health officials ask the public to be patient as they prepare for expanded vaccine eligibility

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 28, 2021

As Iowa prepares to potentially open vaccination eligibility to all Iowans 16 and older on April 5, local public health officials caution that supplies are still limited, and people should remain patient...

Patients are injected with the COVID-19 vaccine at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics releases study on COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 21, 2021

In an effort to provide further information on the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has released a study that showed common side effects  experienced...

Photo illustration by Raquele Decker.

New Twitter account that posts vaccine availability helps Iowans get their COVID-19 vaccine

Brady Osborne, News Reporter March 18, 2021

A new Twitter account is helping people in Iowa find and schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments. @IAVaccineAlerts is an account on Twitter that posts locations and times of appointments at pharmacies...

The College of Public Health Building can be seen on Sunday, September 15. The College of Public Health is working with the College of Pharmacy to examine the role of high risk medication in falls in the elderly.

University of Iowa researchers’ study on mask mandates ranks among most shared of all time

Samantha Murray, News Reporter March 18, 2021

Last June, University of Iowa researchers George Wehby and Wei Lyu were some of the first researchers to publish a study analyzing a mask mandate’s effectiveness. Now, their study is one of the most...

A sign warning of a dam upstream is seen in high waters in the Iowa River on March 8. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

New research reaffirms the local impact of climate change in Iowa

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 15, 2021

Recent environmental research conducted at the University of Iowa found that as climate change continues to progress, Iowa and the greater Midwestern region will become more prone to extreme flooding...