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Contributed photo of Lori Adams, professor within the Biology Department.

University of Iowa biology professor wins inaugural DEI award

April 8, 2021
Two University of Iowa students receive prestigious national scholarship

Two University of Iowa students receive prestigious national scholarship

April 6, 2021
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University of Iowa assistant professor co-founds first pharmacotherapy network to increase collaboration among pharmacotherapy centers easier

April 5, 2021
The College of Public Health Building can be seen on Sunday, September 15. The College of Public Health is working with the College of Pharmacy to examine the role of high risk medication in falls in the elderly.

University of Iowa researchers’ study on mask mandates ranks among most shared of all time

March 18, 2021
UI professor charts new paths for international relations

UI professor charts new paths for international relations

March 17, 2021
The Center Senior Center, located in downtown Iowa City, is pictured on March 11, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Mercer Park sees almost 200 vaccinations in one day through Iowa City Senior Center campaign

March 11, 2021
The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership is seen on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

University of Iowa Service Learning courses continue virtually

March 11, 2021
Professor Patrick Schlievert displays his new book “What Was I Thinking?” on Monday, March 1, 2021. Schlievert said he wants to make his research known to the people. “The American public to me is who I do my research for. Period,

UI professor publishes book about his role in researching, publicizing toxic-shock syndrome

March 7, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa named one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars on the program’s 75th anniversary

February 28, 2021
Dr. Wallace Alward poses for a portrait in his home on Feb. 11, 2021. Alward recieved the Lee Award for his work in Orbis, a nonprofit which works to provide training and eye care to reduce preventative blindness.

Retired UI professor and glaucoma specialist honored for volunteer work abroad

February 17, 2021
Bails that were made from the after product of the corn harvest wait in a field for pickup on Oct. 12, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

College of Public Health examines mental health challenges for farmers

February 10, 2021
Fort Madison man charged with theft

Fort Madison man charged with theft

December 3, 2020
Coralville man charged with burglary

Coralville man charged with burglary

December 3, 2020
Community and international affairs advocate Sarah Lande receives University of Iowa’s International Impact Award

Community and international affairs advocate Sarah Lande receives University of Iowa’s International Impact Award

November 16, 2020
Michigan man charged with sexual abuse

Michigan man charged with sexual abuse

November 12, 2020
Iowa City man charged with burglary

Iowa City man charged with burglary

November 11, 2020
Illinois man charged with theft

Illinois man charged with theft

October 25, 2020
Chicago man charged with dominion of a firearm by a felon

Chicago man charged with dominion of a firearm by a felon

October 20, 2020
Iowa City man charged with forgery

Iowa City man charged with forgery

October 18, 2020
Iowa City locals and University of Iowa students pile into Elray’s in downtown Iowa City on Friday, October 9th, 2020. As of this weekend, the government mandated closing of bars has been lifted prompting an upswing of business as locals and students return.

ICPD and UIPD encourage education over punishment as bars reopen

October 15, 2020
Climate Action Engagement Specialist Sarah Gardner stands outside Iowa City Hall on October 7 2020. Gardner and fellow Climate Change Ambassadors have a primary goal of bringing the issue of climate change to an individual level.

Iowa City looks to create climate conversations with new ambassadors program

October 13, 2020
Texas man charged with willful injury

Texas man charged with willful injury

October 13, 2020
Iowa City man charged with burglary

Iowa City man charged with burglary

October 7, 2020
Missouri man charged with damaging cars

Missouri man charged with damaging cars

October 5, 2020
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Cedar Rapids woman charged with burglary

October 5, 2020
UI Professor Emeritus of Nursing Kathleen Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN. Contributed.

University of Iowa Nursing professor Kathleen Buckwalter receives “Living Legend” honor

September 24, 2020
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Students form new organization to bring Caribbean and South American students together

September 22, 2020
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UI law graduate fills Iowa City Community School District school board position

September 22, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC Respiratory Illness Follow-Up Clinic helps patients with ongoing effects of COVID-19

September 16, 2020
Officer A. Farrell ICPD pratices safety by maintaining 6 feet distance, wearing a mask and gloves, while talking to bus passengers at Walmart 919 Hwy. 1, W. . seen on Saturday, Sep.5,2020.

Police officers face high risks from COVID-19, though ICPD reports no cases

September 10, 2020
The Iowa City Public Library website pictured on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. The Iowa City Public Library offers a book club focused on Black Lives Matters and inclusivity.

IC to implement implicit bias training for landlords, new woke book club

August 31, 2020
The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on August 27. 2020. The University of Iowa celebrates Carver’s 150th anniversary.

1870-2020: Carver College of Medicine celebrates 150 years in the midst of a pandemic

August 27, 2020
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Westworld ends third season on a surprisingly happy note

May 4, 2020
Student Spotlight: UI transfer student explores trauma through slam poetry and creative nonfiction essays

Student Spotlight: UI transfer student explores trauma through slam poetry and creative nonfiction essays

May 3, 2020
Handmade face masks made by Sandy Rodak and donated to respiratory therapists at the UIHC as seen on Monday, April 20, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

Column: Face masks as a health recommendation and fashion statement

April 28, 2020
A buttermilk loaf is pictured alongside a variation of French baguette and classic white bread on Wednesday April 15, 2020. The type of flour and yeast used had a sizable effect on the outcome of the bread. Flour can affect the flavor of the bread while yeast can affect the texture and the proof of the bread.

Bread baking: a new way to spend quarantine

April 15, 2020
Quarantine time homemade cooking challenge

Quarantine time homemade cooking challenge

April 6, 2020
Public Space One is seen at the new location on North Gilbert Street on Thursday, October 3, 2019. PS1 previously resided in the bottom floor of the Wesley Student Center.

Exhibit Time Now For Ghosts explores connection between blackness and the natural world

March 13, 2020
Actors Sterling Isler and Sydney Kuhel perform in Marat’s Dead at the University of Iowa Theatre Building on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Marat’s Dead to bring the story of the Reign of Terror into future America

March 11, 2020
Internationally-renowned dance group Alvin Ailey returns to Hancher

Internationally-renowned dance group Alvin Ailey returns to Hancher

March 9, 2020
Rebellious Russians bring Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities joint show to Coralville

Rebellious Russians bring Orchestra Iowa and Ballet Quad Cities joint show to Coralville

March 6, 2020
Mariko Ishikawa(left), Brooke Lilienthal(left center), Ianka Hou(right center), and Dharmini Piekarska(right) perform a piece during a dress rehearsal of the Dancers in Company 2020 Home Concert on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at the Space Place Theater in North Hall.

UI traveling dance group to perform new show at home before touring across Iowa

February 25, 2020
UI instructor Cristiane Barbosa de Lira poses for a portrait on Feb. 19, 2020. Barbosa de Lira recently got a book of poetry published in Brazil and is the only Portuguese professor at the university.

UI Portuguese professor publishes work with Brazlian literary group Mulherio das Letras

February 24, 2020
Iowa City Dandelion Stompers to celebrate Mardi Gras with show at the Mill

Iowa City Dandelion Stompers to celebrate Mardi Gras with show at the Mill

February 24, 2020
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Sharing Muslim American stories of hope through spoken word poetry: Syed Umar Warsi, Amir Safi, and Amal Kassir perform at Hancher

February 22, 2020
Brooklyn author, Jia Tolentino gives a reading at Prairie Lights from her book of essays, Trick Mirror on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020. Trick Mirror received rave reviews from publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vox.

Author Jia Tolentino reads from her latest work, Trick Mirror, at Prairie Lights

February 19, 2020
Luna Nera follows witches of a 16th century Italian town and their struggle to stay alive

Luna Nera follows witches of a 16th century Italian town and their struggle to stay alive

February 17, 2020
Evita play tells the story of the woman who inspired a nation

Evita play tells the story of the woman who inspired a nation

February 12, 2020
Paige Harken performs a scene during the dress rehearsal for Home Garden on Feb. 6, 2020 in the Theater Building. The play is about a couple that tries to have a child through artificial insemination. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Magic and flowers: Home Garden explores the difficult conversations surrounding having children

February 6, 2020
Americana performer Rosanne Cash coming to Hancher

Americana performer Rosanne Cash coming to Hancher

February 6, 2020
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