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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
Josie Fischels

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor

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Josie Fischels is a Managing Editor at The Daily Iowan. Josie is a senior studying journalism and theater arts. She served as an arts editor her sophomore and junior years and worked as a news reporter her freshman year.

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The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9 2017.

‘The Office’ favorites Kevin and Stanley reunite for a night of comedy in IMU

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
March 31, 2019
File photo

New postpartum depression medication approved by the FDA

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
March 25, 2019
The Iowa City Council meets for a formal meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

New ordinance targets massage businesses, human trafficking

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
March 14, 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

New union contract means wage increase, elimination of professional standards

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
March 11, 2019
The University of Iowas information technology services help center is seen in the old capital mall on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

UI to fight phishing with external tagging

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
March 10, 2019
Physical Therapist Danielle Bodensteiner explains the procedure of how to protect yourself in the case of a fall during Stepping on, a 7-week fall prevention class at the Iowa River Landing on Thursday, February 28, 2019. The class learned the ways in which to help themselves up during an unexpected fall and how to find help. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Fall prevention workshops teach balance and other techniques to prevent injuries

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
March 4, 2019
(From left) Student intern Abby Farmer, clinical specialist Kim Hawkins, student intern Courtney Phillips, senior activity therapist Katey Kooi, and pediatric specialist Kirsten Nelson pose for a portrait at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

Iowa City music therapists celebrate by bringing awareness to the community

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
February 28, 2019
Police investigate the scene at the Iowa City Marketplace after reports of shots fired in the mall on Monday, Sept. 3.

Closing the gap between police and IC Community Police Review Board

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
February 26, 2019
The new University of Iowa Hospitals AirCare plane rests in its hanger on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. This PC-12 was built by Swiss company Pilatus and boasts a Pratt and Whitney PT6 turboprop engine capable of producing over 1900 horsepower.

New UIHC plane brings patients farther, faster

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
February 22, 2019
Station Producer Craig Jarvie and Station Manager Holly Hart talk to each other in the KICI studio on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

After 7 months on the air, local station seeks to expand

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
February 21, 2019
People walk down the spiral staircases of the Old Capitol on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

UI alumna turns oral histories of Muslims in Iowa City into a play

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
February 14, 2019
Photo illustration done by Michael Guhin

Clicker software changes again, coming this summer

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
February 11, 2019
Contributed

Local mom creates coworking community

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
February 6, 2019
The second-year cast of Broadways “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” pose for a photo.

Local actor whisks magic to Broadway

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
February 4, 2019
Contributed

Children’s Hospital receives donation of $6,000 worth of Legos

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
January 25, 2019

[Video] FDA Q&A: Jan. 18, 2019

January 18, 2019

[Video] DITV Newscast: Jan. 18, 2019

January 18, 2019
Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

Safe for now: Campus dining halls keep a close watch on food after FDA lapse in funding

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
January 17, 2019
New social work scholarship named after 67-year-old recent UI graduate

New social work scholarship named after 67-year-old recent UI graduate

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
January 16, 2019
Jasper Halekas poses for a portrait in his lab in Van Allen Hall on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Government shutdown hurts UI researchers in funding, resources

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
January 14, 2019
Bernadine Franks, a 67-year-old upcoming UI graduate, poses for a portrait in Wild Bills Coffeeshop on Tuesday, December 12, 2018. Franks made a promise to her mother she would graduate college and now she is earning a degree in social work.

67-year-old woman to graduate the UI on Saturday

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
December 13, 2018
Planet 3 Extreme Air Park is seen on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The extreme air park is the first trampoline park in Iowa City and recently replaced Kmart.

New indoor trampoline park opens in Iowa City

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
December 11, 2018
Land Jet CEOs Mark A. Ross and Nick Thul are seen in front of their company van on Monday, December 3, 2018. Land Jet is a rental company that offers a private, mobile office inside their van. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan).

New ‘offices on wheels’ roll up to Iowa City

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
December 5, 2018
School Board members listen as people raise concerns about school rezoning at the School District Administration Building on Tuesday. At the meeting, board members voted to redraw school zones in an effort to create a more equitable learning system.

Iowa City school board redraws boundaries for next fall

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
November 28, 2018
Boxes of cereal line the shelves inside of Melk, a diner and cereal bar, located in the old Food Republic space on Washington St. in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New diner and cereal bar brings a fresh look on breakfast to downtown Iowa City

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
November 27, 2018
Screenshot of the Speeko app.

Two UI friends launch app that helps improve public-speaking skills

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
November 15, 2018
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Business courses now available to UI pharmacy students to give a competitive edge

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
November 14, 2018
77-year-old Jan Wicks poses for a portrait at the Grand Living in Coralville on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Wicks was the first Iowan to undergo a tricuspid valve procedure.

UI Heart and Vascular Center procedure saves Coralville woman’s heart

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
November 14, 2018
Iowa 3rd Congressional District-elect Cindy Axne speaks to supporters during the statewide Democratic candidates watch party at Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Nov. 6, 2018.

Cindy Axne flips Iowa’s 3rd District blue, unseating David Young

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
November 7, 2018
Danish Robertson speaks during an event at the College of Law. Members of the community gathered to advocate against teenagers being held in adult prisons on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.

UI panel discusses reforming juvenile justice in Iowa

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
November 2, 2018
The University of Iowa College of Laws Boyd Law Building on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. The College of Law is the number 20 ranked law school in the country.

New law clinics provide a hands-on learning experience for students

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
October 29, 2018
Nite Ride improves service with new advancements

Nite Ride improves service with new advancements

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
October 21, 2018
Participants in Iowa City Pride parade walk towards the old capital.

UI earns 4 out of 5 stars for LGBTQ friendliness

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
October 17, 2018
The rain-swollen Iowa river flows by the new Park Rd. Bridge and Dubuque St on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018.

Gateway Project put to the test during recent flooding

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
October 11, 2018
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences changes hiring guidelines for some nontenured faculty

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
October 10, 2018
Peer advisors (from left) junior Magdalena Caro, senior Caden Crandall, senior Melanie Taylor, and Senior Director of Operations for the Pomeranz Career Center Angi McKie pose for a portrait in the Pomeranz Center on Oct. 9, 2018. The Pomeranz Career Center helps students work on their resumes, network within their fields, and plan a career path for after graduation.

Networking essential to get ahead in today’s job market, experts say

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
October 10, 2018
The hands of a student compress the chest of a CPR mannequin during a community training session on July 27, 2018, at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, Conn. (Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant/TNS)

New initiative gives UI campus an edge in heart health and safety

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
October 3, 2018
New bus service connects Iowa City and Cedar Rapids

New bus service connects Iowa City and Cedar Rapids

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
September 30, 2018
Herky the Hawk and Bucky the Badger wave to the Childrens Hospital during Iowas 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
Fulbright Scholar studies water quality in Romania

Fulbright Scholar studies water quality in Romania

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
September 23, 2018
Herky the Hawk celebrates with the Iowa cheerleaders during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Herky the Hawk celebrates his 70th birthday

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
September 16, 2018
Clothing Closet marketing director Sasha Mote and executive director Lindsey Meyer pose for a portrait on Sept. 13, 2018.

Clothing Closet brings accessible professional attire to UI students

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
September 14, 2018
Professor Christopher Coffey worked as part of the research team that discovered a drug that slows brain shrinkage in people with multiple sclerosis. Coffey spoke about his research on Sept. 5, 2018.

UI plays key role in groundbreaking multiple sclerosis research study

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
September 9, 2018
ASME Vice President Sam McElwain (left) and senior Adam Wilkinson (right) work on the car during the ASME Solar Car meeting in the Chemistry Building on Sept. 4, 2018. ASME Solar Car Team is building the Universitys first competition solar car, which the club will continue to work on throughout this year.

UI team prepares to build first competition solar car

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
September 6, 2018
Uptown Bills is seen on Monday, August 27th, 2018. The coffee shop is at risk of closing due to insufficient funds. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

Uptown Bill’s, a community for all abilities, in danger of closing

Josie Fischels, News Reporter
August 28, 2018
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