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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

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

All Iowans may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine before May 1

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 12, 2021

The Iowa Department of Public Health has administered its one-millionth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as Gov. Kim Reynolds announces that Iowa may make all Iowans eligible for the vaccine before May...

Photo of Teresa Treat. Contributed.

University of Iowa professor develops strategies to prevent sexual assault on college campuses

Brady Osborne, News Reporter March 11, 2021

New research conducted by a professor at the University of Iowa, which aimed to determine key causes and prevention methods for sexual assault, investigated four previously-established primary causes...

Hospitality in the hospital: College of Public Health alumni making a difference for barbershops

Hospitality in the hospital: College of Public Health alumni making a difference for barbershops

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter March 9, 2021

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are goals Carol Ayangbile has always strived to accomplish in her years working in health care, after attending the University of Iowa for graduate school. Since...

Professor Patrick Schlievert displays his new book “What Was I Thinking?” on Monday, March 1, 2021. Schlievert said he wants to make his research known to the people. “The American public to me is who I do my research for. Period," he said.

UI professor publishes book about his role in researching, publicizing toxic-shock syndrome

Samantha Murray, News Reporter March 7, 2021

Toxic shock syndrome made its way to the public eye in 1980, helped by what University of Iowa Professor Patrick Schlievert calls a “media blitz," when he called news outlets with information on...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Iowans with preexisting conditions to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 4, 2021

Iowans with preexisting health conditions will be eligible for the vaccine effective March 8. According to a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Health sent on Thursday, individuals...

Geese take advantage of the sunshine just above the Iowa River Power Dam on March,1 2021.

Dead geese in Iowa River may have suffered from neurological disease

Brady Osborne, News Reporter March 2, 2021

Geese in Iowa City have been found sick and dead along the Iowa river over the past week. Birdwatchers first posted about these geese on Facebook, drawing attention from the Iowa Bird Rehabilitation...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa neuroscience researchers explore treatments for brain disorders

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 28, 2021

University of Iowa researchers are exploring scientific breakthroughs in neuroscience that could lead to treatments and cures for psychiatric and neurological disorders. The Iowa Neuroscience Institute,...

The Iowa City Power Plant is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Because the University of Iowa does not rely on one resource for energy, it uses the power plant as a supplementary energy source to help prevent large energy and electric outages.

Iowa’s energy, electrical infrastructure remain resilient despite freezing temps

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter February 25, 2021

While temperatures continually plunged below zero this winter, experts said that Iowa’s energy infrastructure is set up to withstand the pressures of extreme weather. But considering the recent...

Photo of Department of Occupational & Environmental Health director Peter Thorne. Contributed.

University of Iowa environmental health expert says climate change could affect future infectious diseases

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 18, 2021

University of Iowa environmental health experts say climate change could advance the spread of future infectious diseases and frequency of global health disasters. Peter Thorne, Head of the UI College...

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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Warning from legal experts: posting COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media creates risk for identity theft

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 18, 2021

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and legal experts are warning Iowans that posting pictures of COVID-19 vaccination cards could put patients at risk for identity theft. The cards...

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University of Iowa public health experts say double masking could prevent spread of new COVID-19 variants

Brady Osborne, News Reporter February 16, 2021

University of Iowa experts say wearing two masks could be more effective in slowing the spread of new COVID-19 variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended wearing two masks,...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

University of Iowa health experts worry about psychological effects of the pandemic

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 16, 2021

University of Iowa Clinical Assistant Professor Yvonne Farley said people may experience trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic because of feelings of isolation, witnessing death and illness in loved ones,...