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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

A sign on an apartment building in Washington, Iowa undergoing decontamination methamphetamine contamination on Nov. 19, 2017.

Methamphetamine use continues to plague Iowa

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 9, 2018

Despite legislation passed to decrease pseudoephedrine purchases in Iowa, methamphetamine consumption is still a statewide issue. In 2004, busts of methamphetamine labs were at the highest in Iowa history....

Offensive lineman Ross Reynolds (left) signs a football for Kid Captain Ean Gorsh (right) during Iowa Football Kid's Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium. Each child's story will be featured throughout the 2018 Iowa football season.

This week’s Kid Captain loves exploring wildlife

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor October 5, 2018

This summer, 9-year-old Ean Gorsh saw his first moose in person. His family had repeatedly postponed a trip to Alaska as Ean popped in and out of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

Rural hospital benefits from UIHC telemedicine

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 4, 2018

Following a 16-month pilot program, providers from the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and Van Buren County Hospital have found that using telemedicine improves patient care for residents in...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

UI researchers develop new method to decrease the risk of strokes

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 1, 2018

In order to decrease the number of blood clots, researchers from the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and the UI Optical Science and Technology Center have found a new option for brain stents. Blood...

Mollie Tibbetts

Memorial fund established in Mollie Tibbetts’ honor

October 1, 2018

A memorial fund established by Mollie Tibbetts’ family will support Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. According to a UI press release, more...

(Fengzhao Xu/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC alcohol abuse screenings, shared governance model honored with Magnet designation

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 30, 2018

Two nursing initiatives at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics have been deemed exemplary by Magnet because of their competency and diversity. Magnet is a program through the American Nurses Credentialing...

Herky the Hawk and Bucky the Badger wave to the Children's Hospital during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Big Ten schools team up to fight bladder cancer

Josie Fischels, News Reporter September 30, 2018

While the University of Iowa and other Big Ten schools might be opponents on the field, they work hand-in-hand when it comes to fighting cancer. UI Clinical Assistant Professor Yousef Zakharia is one...

From left: Dr. Peg Nopoulos and Dr. Amanda Benavides pose for a portrait in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. The duo conducted research for the Psychiatry Iowa Neuroimaging consortium on the differences between the brain activity of premature male and female babies.

UI study finds premature boys and girls have different brain development

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 26, 2018

A recent study found that premature boys’ and girls’ brains develop differently, leaving boys’ brains susceptible to more frequent and severe disorders. A study done by researchers at the UI Carver...

CVS Pharmacy advertises flu shots on Sept. 24, 2018.

2018 flu season expected to be mild compared to previous years

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 25, 2018

The upcoming 2018 flu season is projected to hit Iowa City this October, and local health professionals are preparing with vaccinations, medications, and more. Due to the unpredictability of the Influenza...

Fourth Magnet designation for excellence granted to UI nursing program

Fourth Magnet designation for excellence granted to UI nursing program

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 24, 2018

For the fourth time, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has earned the Magnet designation for nursing excellence this year. UIHC was the first in Iowa and the Big Ten to earn the designation...

Professor David Stoltz poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery building on Sept. 19, 2018. Stoltz is a part of a cystic fibrosis research team who have received a grant for their research for the third time.

UI cystic-fibrosis research team awarded $11.5 million grant

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 24, 2018

The average life expectancy for someone diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is just 37 years old. A University of Iowa research team hopes to change that. The Cystic Fibrosis Research Center recently received...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen before the Iowa/North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC Stead Youth Advisory Council celebrates 20 years of making care better

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter September 24, 2018

The Youth Advisory Council of the Stead Family Children’s Hospital celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, providing assistance and input to administrators on hospital operations. The council consists...