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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz signs a ball for kid captain Kale Schmidt during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Cancer survivor Kale Schmidt taking on Kinnick with the Hawkeyes

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor October 7, 2021

When Kale Schmidt was going through chemotherapy five years ago at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, he and his family would look out over the field at Kinnick Stadium during home games. Kale...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz signs a ball for kid captain Braelynn Krisinger during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14. (Jerod Ringwald.The Daily Iowan)

Week 5 Kid Captain BraeLynn Krisinger ready to cheer on Hawkeyes

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

BraeLynn Krisinger, the Iowa football team’s Week 5 Kid Captain and a lifelong Hawkeye football fan, is prepared to cheer on her favorite team as it takes the field in Maryland Friday night. The...

Dr. Brad Van Voorhis poses for a portrait at the University of Iowa Center for Advanced Reproductive Care in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

UI Hospital and Clinics successfully achieves 10,000 IVF procedures

Simone Garza, News Reporter September 30, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has completed 10,000 in vitro fertilization procedures in 30 years. In vitro fertilization, or IVF, consists of assisting fertility and avoiding genetic...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

UIHC employees receive COVID-19 booster shots

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 29, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics started their COVID-19 vaccine booster program for UI Health Care faculty and staff on Monday. The campaign’s goal is to provide an appointment to...

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UIHC participated in national NICU read-athon to promote brain development

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 28, 2021

Parents of babies in intensive care are typically restricted to watching from the sidelines. In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, however, parents and...

Kid Captain Bentley Steven hopes to bring awareness to Chiari malformation

Kid Captain Bentley Steven hopes to bring awareness to Chiari malformation

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor September 23, 2021

This week’s Kid Captain Bentley Steven is excited to be back in Iowa City for game day at Kinnick Stadium with his family. He attended his first game in 2019 — the same year his mom started nominating...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran speaks at a virtual press conference on Sept. 22.

UI Health Care employees tiring out from marathon pandemic

Cooper Worth, News Reporter September 22, 2021

The staff of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics remain “exhausted” as employees continue to endure the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic as cases remain steady in Johnson County.   UIHC...

Kalpaj Parekh, interim chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery poses for a portrait at the UI Heart and Vascular Center on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

Reestablished Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery names Kalpaj Parekh interim chair

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 19, 2021

Kalpaj Parekh, professor of Surgery-Cardiothoracic Surgery, began his role as interim chair and departmental executive officer of the relaunched Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the University...

Contributed photo of Kid Captain Galilea Gonzalez.

Kid Captain Galilea Gonzalez to celebrate recovery at Kinnick

Sabine Martin, News Editor September 16, 2021

Pedro Gonzalez nominated his 10-year-old daughter, Galilea Gonzalez, to be a Kid Captain two years ago because of the resiliency she showed at a young age. Galilea will take the field on Saturday...

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Kid Captain CC Hoover demonstrates strength and resilience

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor September 9, 2021

CC Hoover, the second Kid Captain of the Iowa football season, used to hate the Hawkeyes, her mother Katie said. “At first, she absolutely hated everybody and everything and every mention of the...

A schematic of the planned UIHC facility in North Liberty is seen. The state Board of Regents approved the project on Tuesday.

Board of Regents approve construction of new UIHC hospital in North Liberty

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 7, 2021

North Liberty will soon be home to a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics facility. The state Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve the plans for construction of a new UIHC hospital...

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UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital names Alexander Bassuk as new physician-in-chief

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 6, 2021

Alexander Bassuk hopes to expand excellence in all pediatric subspecialities in his new role as physician-in-chief of the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Bassuk, who was also named chair and...