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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

UI ready to shun coal

UI ready to shun coal

February 20, 2017

By Charles Peckman [email protected] University of Iowa President, Bruce Harreld, announced on Feb. 20 the UI will be coal-free by 2025.According to a press release, Harreld said, “It’s...

Notebook: Keeping up with the Jones

Notebook: Keeping up with the Jones

February 20, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Tonight is Dale Jones bobblehead night at the Iowa men’s basketball game against Indiana. That should be happy news, right? The underlying problem is that...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery talks with a referee against Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 70-66. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Losing streak meets losing streak

February 20, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa (14-13), currently on a three-game losing streak, needs to find its winning ways in order to make a run up the cluttered Big Ten standings. Luckily...

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The hospital hosted a weekend open house for the new $364 building. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Stead Family Children’s Hospital to open Saturday

February 20, 2017

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital announced their official opening for Saturday, Feb. 25. Tom Moore, spokesperson for UI Hospitals & Clinics, said the areas that will open...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson takes a shot during the meeting between the Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes in Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pulled away in the second half beating the Wildcats 78-59. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes blow 10-point lead

February 20, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After taking Ohio State down to the wire in Columbus on Feb. 12, the Hawkeyes hoped to carry the same mindset with them on the road in West Lafayette...

Then-UI sophomore Daisy Torres patrols as a student security officer for the UI police on early Saturday morning, Feb. 18, 2017.

UI police reach students

February 20, 2017

By Kayli Reese [email protected] The University of Iowa police are continuing their mission to expand community outreach with more students.Jonathan Ron, the security supervisor in the Department...

Tieyi Zhang performs in the Senate Chamber of the Old Capitol Museum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. The Confucius Institute at the University of Iowa is celebrating 10 years of collaborative programming between the University of Iowa, Iowa communities, East China Normal University, and the Chinese Ministry of Education. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Institute continues China time in Iowa

February 20, 2017

By Isabella Senno [email protected] Dragon dancers generally aren’t seen in the same context as a 12-piece saxophone band, but that all changed Feb. 17. The Confucius Institute recently...

Iowa guard Peter Jok trips and turns the ball over during a game against Illinois in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Illinois defeated the Hawkeyes, 70-66. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Iowa struggles as season tightens

February 20, 2017

By Michael McCurdy  [email protected] Since the return of senior leader Peter Jok, the Iowa men’s basketball team is 1-3, all three losses coming in a row since the win at home against...

Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kemerer looks to take down Michigan State's Austin Thompson during the Iowa-Michigan State duel at Jenison Field House in East Lansing on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Kemerer defeated Thompson with a major decision of 10-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 44-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestlers head for a dual in Pennsylvania

February 17, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Iowa wrestling’s dual season is just about over, but it has one more trip before the Big Ten Tournament in the beginning of March. The Hawkeyes are...

Professional comic book artist Phil Hester poses for a portrait, at The Iowa Lions Eye Bank in Coralville, Iowa on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Phil Hester, a professional comic book artist, developed severe edema and an abundance of guttata which necessitated corneal transplants for both eyes. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

For artist, the eyes have it

February 17, 2017

By Jenna Larson [email protected] After two corneal transplants, comic-book artist Phil Hester can continue his career. His journey as a comic-book artist started in high school, when he and his...

Street heat not so hot

Street heat not so hot

February 17, 2017

By Elianna Novitch | [email protected] C harged by the state of the current political climate in the United States, activists are taking to the streets to express their concerns by organizing...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle sprints towards the basket for a fast break during the meeting between the Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes in Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pulled away in the second half beating the Wildcats 78-59. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hoops maintains home grit

February 17, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] So far this season, the Iowa women’s basketball team has protected Carver-Hawkeye in conference play; witness the 4-1 record heading into Thursday’s...