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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

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Guest Opinion | Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting harmed the community

August 30, 2021

We the people have some reflections about the informal meeting of the Johnson County board of supervisors on Aug. 19, where Johnson County sheriff Brad Kunkel requested funds to purchase a Lenco BearCat. From...

Woman holding and applying suntan lotion on a beach.

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is In: How you can stay safe in the sun all year-round

August 29, 2021

Although the summer days are drawing to a close, our concern for sun safety and protection shouldn’t end. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. In fact, one in five Americans...

City Council candidate Janice Weiner answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Weiner is running against Megan Alter and Laura Bergus for two at-large city council seats.

Guest Opinion | UI students must be responsible to protect the Iowa City community

August 24, 2021

Welcome to our community — the one you’ll be sharing with us for as long as you are at the University of Iowa. I expect you hoped things would be back to “normal” this fall. But I don’t...

Demonstrators marched from the Iowa City Catholic Worker House to Mercer Park Wednesday afternoon.

Guest Opinion | Johnson County General Assistance program enables structural racism

August 23, 2021

Essential immigrant workers in Johnson County make our way of life possible. They grow and prepare the food we eat, manufacture the goods we own, build and clean the homes we live in, care for our...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with media during a press conference at the Old Capitol in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 16.

Guest Opinion | Barbara Wilson is wrong; this is a political issue

August 22, 2021

“This isn’t a political issue. It’s a health issue,” University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said at a COVID-19 media briefing on Aug. 16. This comes a few weeks after the Centers for Disease...

The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks to reporters at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois.

Guest Opinion | No future in sight with Barbara Wilson

July 18, 2021

On April 15, candidate Barbara Wilson held her public forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement. Fortunately, I was able to attend the session in person. My early arrival ensured a front...

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is In: Ibuprofen, Stomach Bleeds, and Kidney Dysfunction—what’s the link?

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is In: Ibuprofen, Stomach Bleeds, and Kidney Dysfunction—what’s the link?

May 4, 2021

Ibuprofen is a common over-the-counter (OTC) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is considered by many college students to be a miracle worker. It can be used to get rid of headaches...

Bikes and spare parts sit in the back room at the new Bike Library Gilbert St. location in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Bike Library Inc. is a volunteer-run project in Iowa City that allows community members to check out and buy restored bicycles.

Guest Opinion | Will the 15-minute city make Iowa City golden in 2021?

May 2, 2021

In March, as part of its Science on Screen® program, FilmScene aired a documentary, Bikes vs Cars. The film documents the escalating problem for major urban areas brought on by cars and highlights...

Citizens march through downtown Iowa City as part of the the Back the Blue protest on Friday, September 25th, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force and as a counter protest the Black Lives Matter activity that took place over the past few months.

Guest Opinion | ‘Back the Blue’ bill will harm rather than help Iowa

April 14, 2021

In response to racial justice protests last summer, Republicans in the Iowa Legislature have introduced bills that ramp up penalties on protest activity and limit local government discretion in dealing...

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

Guest Opinion | A healthcare message being answered

April 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent a clear message to Americans that has been ignored by many of our politicians. America needs Medicare for All to help people in this time of crisis. This message comes...

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The Doctor is in | Watch your back! (especially when studying)

April 4, 2021

The World Health Organization estimates that 60-70 percent of people living in industrialized countries will experience back pain at some point during their lifetime. Research has found that major...

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Guest Opinion | Reflections on the course Women Unknown: Fight for Independence

March 31, 2021

Although the University of Iowa offers thousands of classes for students to take, a new course offered beginning in the spring semester of 2020 brings an entirely new and different approach towards...

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