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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa OB/GYNs, Board of Regents warn Legislature against Heartbeat bill

University of Iowa OB/GYNs, Board of Regents warn Legislature against Heartbeat bill

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 15, 2018
The state Board of Regents on Feb. 9 came out in opposition to an abortion bill introduced in the Iowa Senate, warning it could cause a UI residency to fall short of accreditation standards.
Grammy Award winning band Portugal. The Man's tour bus is seen outside the IMU on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. The tour bus caught on fire Tuesday, preceding the band's sold performance in the IMU Main Lounge Tuesday night. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Portugal. The Man gets a ‘hot’ welcome to Iowa City

February 13, 2018

Portugal. The Man’s tour bus caught fire on South Madison Street around 5 p.m. before their concert in the IMU on Tuesday. No injuries were reported. The fire was due to a problem in the air conditioning...

Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business which is housed in Pappajohn is instituting a new Masters of Business Analytics Program in fall of 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tippie launches new Masters in Business Analytics degree

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 13, 2018
Tippie launches two new specialty master’s programs following its phase-out of the full-time M.B.A.
Members of the UI community hold signs in protest on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017.

Editorial: Iowa must reinvest in higher education

Isabella Rosario, Opinions Editor February 12, 2018
The Daily Iowan Editorial Board calls on the Legislature to reflect on how strong state universities signify a strong Iowa.
FILE - A group gathers around a podium after Gov. Reynolds first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Senate passes bill that would slash funds for higher education

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 8, 2018
The Iowa Senate has approved midyear funding cuts for universities governed by the state Board of Regents, but the House has proposed a smaller reduction in appropriations.
Lamar Wilson of Iowa City walks into the court room during a case management hearing for Lamar Wilson vs. Johnson County in the Johnson County courthouse on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Wilson's lawyers asked the judge to dismiss charges against him using Iowa’s “stand your ground” defense. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Jury finds Lamar Wilson guilty at Ped Mall trial

February 7, 2018

On Feb. 7, a jury in Polk County found 24-year-old Lamar Wilson guilty of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of assault with the intent to inflict serious injury, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon,...

Iowa's Christopher Buresh, a clinical professor of emergency medicine, poses for a portrait in the emergency department of the University of Iowa Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

UI takes action against opioid epidemic

Hannah Rakofsky, [email protected] February 7, 2018
The UI started an initiative and Ideas Lab to raise awareness about opioid-related deaths.
Christian student organization temporarily reinstated in fight with University of Iowa

Christian student organization temporarily reinstated in fight with University of Iowa

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 6, 2018
Business Leaders in Christ, a group temporarily reinstated as a recognized campus organization, has received support from five student organizations.
Dance Marathon play-by-play: breaking records and making history

Dance Marathon play-by-play: breaking records and making history

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 5, 2018
Dance Marathon once again broke records at its 24th Big Event.
Daily Iowan staffers win statewide newspaper awards

Daily Iowan staffers win statewide newspaper awards

February 4, 2018

  The Daily Iowan received several awards on Friday, Feb. 2 at the 2018 Iowa Newspaper Association awards banquet. The DI placed in 23 categories and took first in nine. The DI is in the Daily...

The Big Reveal shows a UI-record breaking amount for Dance Marathon 24 in the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon 24 shatters fundraising records, raising more than $3 million

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 3, 2018
After not setting a fundraising goal for Dance Marathon 24, the organization is celebrating raising a record-breaking $3,011,015.24.
Dancers participate during the Power Hour at Dance Marathon at the IMU on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon pops off for an electric finale

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] February 3, 2018
Dance Marathon sees a surge in energy with its Power Hour.