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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

Customer service, quality contribute to business longevity, owners say

Customer service, quality contribute to business longevity, owners say

Charles Peckman, News Reporter December 11, 2018

While walking around Iowa City, it is hard not to notice its landmarks — the Englert, Herteen & Stocker Jewelers, and the ever-present (and open) Mesa and Pancheros. But why do some businesses, such...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI’s 2020 initiative to bring in ‘big ideas’ met barriers, report says

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor December 11, 2018

A committee tasked with brainstorming “big ideas” for the university’s long-term future concluded several barriers get in the way of imaginative thinking: State funding for Iowa’s universities...

Iowa's Alex Marinelli wrestles Lehigh's Cole Walter during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Marinelli, who is ranked fourth at 165, defeated Walter 20-5, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

Iowa wrestling’s Young and Marinelli take reins after undefeated starts

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 11, 2018

As the No. 4 Iowa wrestlers extended their so-far undefeated record to 6-0 after beating Lehigh, two Hawkeyes have won every match they have competed in so far — 157-pounder Kaleb Young and 165-pounder...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Iowa football report card: Defensive line

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 11, 2018

Defensive Line: A+ Well, this one was a no-brainer. Iowa’s defensive line wreaked havoc on opposing offensive lines week after week, and the numbers back it up — the Hawkeyes averaged nearly 3 sacks...

Assistant Professor of Health and Human Physiology Qian Xiao poses for a portrait in the Field House on Monday Dec. 3, 2018. Xiao published a pair of observational studies on the health of people living in low-income communities.

UI study finds link between high death rate and poor neighborhood conditions

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 10, 2018

UI researchers appear to have discovered that neighborhoods with worse conditions correlate with a higher mortality and the rate of colorectal cancer. Researchers in the UI Department of Health and Human...

Students walk past  at Burge Residence Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.

New Living Learning Community to provide support for first-generation students

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 10, 2018

For the 2019-20 academic year, incoming students will have a new Living Learning Community option for first-generation students. While the program has been an option previously, it has not been offered...

Two students read books in the Dey House on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Iowa City is celebrating 10 years of being named UNESCO City of Literature.

Iowa City grows after 10 years as City of Literature

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 10, 2018
In its 10th year as a City of Literature, Iowa City continues to be a hub for literary lovers.
Ethan J Anderson , PhDAssociate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics and his lab that conducts Translational Pharmacology and basic science research in the College of Pharmacy Building.

UI research leads to possible treatment for diabetes, fibrosis

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter December 10, 2018

In a recent international collaboration, researchers at the University of Iowa worked with scientists at the University of Milan, Italy, to create a new molecule that could help treat disorders related...

Former Hawkeye George Kittle nearly breaks NFL record

Former Hawkeye George Kittle nearly breaks NFL record

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 9, 2018

Former Iowa and current San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle nearly broke an NFL record in the 49ers' win over the Denver Broncos Sunday - in one half. In the first half on San Francisco's victory,...

Iowa's Pat Lugo wrestles Lehigh's Jimmy Hoffman during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Lugo, who is ranked tenth at 149, defeated Hoffman 12-3, as the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

No. 4 Iowa takes down No. 16 Lehigh, 28-14

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 9, 2018

As “We Will Rock You” filled the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night, No. 1 Spencer Lee ran out of the tunnel to do his part in No. 4 Iowa’s 28-14 dominating win over No. 16 Lehigh. Lee defeated...

Hawkeye women top Jaguars despite 3-point woes

Hawkeye women top Jaguars despite 3-point woes

December 8, 2018

Perhaps it was a hangover from the thrilling last-second win over Iowa State Wednesday, but nothing came easy in Iowa women’s basketball’s victory over Indiana/Purdue-Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon. Before...

ACLU Legal Director Rita Bettis speaks to the press following a hearing on the fetal-heartbeat law at the Polk County Courthouse on Friday, December 7, 2018. The decision on whether or not to put the bill into effect that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, around six weeks, could take up to 60 days. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Hearing over fetal-heartbeat law held in Polk County

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter December 7, 2018

Opponents of Iowa’s controversial “fetal-heartbeat” law, that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, argued that “the law is patently unconstitutional and would gravely harm Iowa...