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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

Kid captain Bridgette Bissell talks with head coach Kirk Ferentz after receiving a signed football from the team during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Kid Captain Bridgette Bissell hopes her ‘fighting spirit’ will help lead Iowa to victory

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor November 4, 2021

Holly the pet rat crawled in between the folds of Bridgette Bissell’s hoodie, stopping to nestle comfortably in the crook of the teen’s neck. The 18-year-old giggled and stroked the rat’s soft...

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UI center identifies K-12 students need for mental health resources

Sam Knupp, News Reporter November 3, 2021

Editor’s note: This article deals with topics related to suicide Iowa educators can help to prevent suicide among students by recognizing signs of mental illness among students and having resources...

The UIHC is seen on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

UI Hospitals and Clinics see improvements in COVID-19 cases while still struggling with capacity

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 3, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeing an overall improvement in COVID-19 numbers as it gets ready for the cold and flu season but remains cautious as it still faces capacity issues. “Both...

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

COVID-19 disrupted progress toward ending cancer disparities, UI experts say

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted progress toward ending cancer disparities, experts at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics say, leading to fewer opportunities for new research and clinical...

Kid Captain Madison Williams serves as an inspiration for those around her

Kid Captain Madison Williams serves as an inspiration for those around her

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify Editor October 28, 2021

Madison Williams is a people person. The 9-year-old is involved in Girls Scouts, enjoys singing and dancing, and loves to give hugs. So, when her parents Stephanie and Kevin Williams told her she...

U of Iowa students given first round of vaccinations on Thursday, Jan 28, 2021. A medical student receives the Moderna vaccine.

COVID-19, flu vaccines safe to take together

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 27, 2021

Medical experts say people can get their COVID-19 and flu vaccination at the same time, as the flu season and winter approaches. Mike Brownlee, chief pharmacy officer at the University of Iowa Hospitals...

Denise Martinez named interim associate VP for health parity with UI Health Care

Denise Martinez named interim associate VP for health parity with UI Health Care

Anthony Neri, News Reporter October 26, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care named Denise Martinez its first interim associate vice president for health parity following years of working towards equity in health. She currently works as the...

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

University of Iowa Health Care adds Moderna and J&J vaccines to employee booster program

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter October 26, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics added Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccines to the booster program for UI Health Care faculty and staff on Friday. On Friday,...

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

Respiratory illness cases climb, health experts recommend COVID-19, flu vaccines

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter October 25, 2021

Testing centers and public health experts in Johnson County are seeing more cases of other respiratory illnesses compared to last year as COVID-19 cases decrease in the county but remain high. Johnson...

Iowa kid captain Ayden Gendreau and family speak with head coach Kirk Ferentz during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Kid Captain Ayden Gendreau takes Duke Slater Field months before back surgery

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor October 14, 2021

Patsy Gendreau considers her family lucky.  After her son, Ayden, was diagnosed with VACTERL syndrome days after his birth, she said it’s fortunate the syndrome only affects a few body systems...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson, CEO of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Suresh Gunasekaran, Board of Regents President Mike Richards, and others break ground with shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony at the North Liberty University of Iowa hospitals and clinics construction site on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

UIHC breaks ground on North Liberty facility

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 14, 2021

University of Iowa officials, Board of Regents members, and Gov. Kim Reynolds celebrated breaking ground on a new UIHC facility in North Liberty on Thursday.  “The campus will be providing significant...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is displayed on Wednesday, April 7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UI Health Care, Iowa Attorney General’s Office announce statewide opioid treatment program, funded by $3.8 million settlement

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 13, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care is teaming up with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to develop a statewide opioid treatment program using $3.8 million in settlement funds. The program will use...

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