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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

Members of the UISG wait outside the Iowa State Capitol building for the Hawkeye Caucus on April 5, 2016. Hawkeyes Caucus day highlights the University of Iowa's accomplishments in Iowa City and around the state once a year at the Capitol building in Des Moines. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa ranked No. 1 in a new report

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] March 9, 2018
Democrats discuss Iowa being ranked No. 1 for areas such as infrastructure, health care, and education.
Dave Irvin, President of the East Central Iowa Beekeepers, stands next to dormant hives on his property in Iowa City on Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018. Irvin first began his beekeeping in 1986 as a hobby. The East Central Iowa Beekeepers was founded years ago with 12 original members which has since grown to 125 total.

Iowa Honey Bee Day celebrates the importance of bees

Emily Wangen, [email protected] March 8, 2018
Bees will be recognized by the state March 14 with Iowa Honey Bee Day.
(Harry Lynch/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

Legislative business: bees and fair prizes, and other odd bills in Iowa

Sarah Watson, [email protected] March 7, 2018
The Daily Iowan reviews the quirkiest bills introduced by legislators that often give a nod to a narrow niche of constituents.
In the gun-control debate, what’s the priority: safety or freedom?

In the gun-control debate, what’s the priority: safety or freedom?

Marissa Payne, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Politicians and law-enforcement officials search for solutions to the problem of gun violence, but a psychology professor suggests the issue is more complex.
From the roof of the Iowa Historical Museum in Des Moines, the state capitol seems to hover above Des Moines East Village. (Robert Cross/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Discussion continues about cultural competency education

Emily Wangen, [email protected] March 1, 2018
Educators discuss the need for cultural-competency education after proposed legislation dies in the legislative funnel.
Iowa City West High School is seen on Feb. 19, 2018.

Iowa City principals speak about arming teachers

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] February 28, 2018
Local principals give thoughts on Trump’s proposal to arm teachers with firearms in response to the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida.
Birth control in Iowa

Birth control in Iowa

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 28, 2018
In Iowa, some lawmakers cast a broad brush in moving against abortion.
Iowa state legislator Bob Dvorsky during a state Board of Regents tuition task force meeting in Kollros Auditorium in Biology Building East in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County physicians and legislators talk opioids, mental health, and abortion

February 27, 2018
Johnson County physicians met with their representatives to talk solutions for health concerns in the state.
On display at Perry's Gun Shop in Wendell, North Carolina, an AR-15 assault rifle manufactured by Core15 Rifle Systems. The weapon costs $2,384 and features an EoTech optical sighting system and a 30-round magazine capacity. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT)

AR-15 Rifles in Iowa

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] February 22, 2018
CEO Matthew Halsrud of gun retailer Central Iowa Impact points out what he thinks are common misconceptions of the AR-15 rifle and gives some background on its primary uses in Iowa.
UI President Bruce Harreld testifies to the Iowa House Appropriations Committee on Feb. 21, 2018. The meeting allowed regent university presidents to advocate for the Legislature to fund their institutions' fiscal 2019 appropriations requests. (Marissa Payne/The Daily Iowan)

Tuition hikes likely to be around 4 percent at Iowa regent universities

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 21, 2018
With tuition hikes likely coming in at around 4 percent for the next academic year, the regent university presidents are still hoping to boost financial aid despite discussions of budget cuts.
Iowa City High School and Southest Junior High School students protest on the Pentacrest on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. The protest was sparked after news of another school shooting, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL on, Feb. 14. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City students and community respond to Parkland mass shooting

Aadit Tambe and Sarah Watson February 20, 2018
After 17 teens like them were murdered in the latest school shooting, Iowa City high school students walked to the ped mall, calling for action.
The Iowa City VA Medical Center as seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.

Local VA maintains standards, official says

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] February 19, 2018
Public-Affairs Officer Bryan Clark says that the Iowa City VA has great patient satisfaction, and not much has changed since the VA Accountability Act was implemented.