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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

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI raises $1.5 billion, plans to get $3 billion with alumni, donors in new campaign

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 17, 2023

University of Iowa officials announced its campaign Tuesday to raise $3 billion in support for the university at all levels. The university already raised half of the funds.   UI President Barbara...

Activists gather outside the Iowa Memorial Union during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the IMU’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the N Madison St. and W Jefferson St. intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

Photos: Chloe Cole Visits the University of Iowa

Jordan Barry and Theodore Retsinas October 17, 2023

Over 150 protesters assembled at the Iowa Memorial Union to protest the Young Americans for Freedom’s lecture speaker Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday.  Chloe...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Final losing bid for Mercy Iowa City was $28 million for University of Iowa

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The final bid from the University of Iowa to buy Mercy Iowa City was $28 million, said Denise Jamieson, vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Monday. Preston...

Photo contributed by Kelsey Greenwood.

UI student runs Chicago Marathon to support Dance Marathon, honor her dad

Campbell Wood, Special to The Daily Iowan October 16, 2023

Simple things motivated Kelsey Greenwood on her 5 a.m. weekly runs: watching the sunrise, hearing the birds chirp, waving “hi” to other runners, and spotting the number two. The number two is Greenwood’s...

The University of Iowa’s Sports Medicine Building is seen on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics hosts walk-in clinics for student-athletes

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 15, 2023

As high school athletes continue to play in Friday night football games, volleyball games, and run in cross country meets, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Sports Medicine is hosting a walk-in...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera stands as the verdict in the trial for the death of Mollie Tibbetts is read on May 28, 2021. Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder. (Pool Photo/Associated Press)

Iowa Court of Appeals upholds conviction of Mollie Tibbetts’ killer

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 12, 2023

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Mollie Tibbetts, on Wednesday. Bahena Rivera, who is serving a...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Campus Safety phone services restored

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 12, 2023

University of Iowa Campus Safety restored its phone services at approximately 4:30 a.m. Thursday morning after the non-emergency phone line went out on Wednesday afternoon.  The UI Office of Campus...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Non-emergency number for UI Campus Safety down, experts work to restore service

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 11, 2023

The Office of Campus Safety sent out an email  Wednesday afternoon to notify the campus that it is unable to receive non-emergency phone calls to its 319-335-5022 line because of a phone service interruption. According...

Photo of Donald E. Letendre

UI College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Letendre to step down after 17 years

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 11, 2023

Donald Letendre, the current longest-serving dean at the University of Iowa, is stepping down this summer after 17 years in his position.  Letendre is stepping down in summer 2024 as dean of the...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Mayflower Residence Hall could be sold within month, realtor predicts

Parker Jones, Managing Editor October 10, 2023

The sale of Mayflower Residence Hall could happen by the end of October. The decision to sell the dorm first came in February when the University of Iowa announced its plan to sell the building...

Solar panels are seen on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Iowa climate experts push for more solar energy

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 10, 2023

As Iowa comes out of one of the hottest summers of the year with major heat records set in in July and August, the focus for Iowa’s 13th annual climate statement is to expand the use of solar energy. The...

Photo contributed by Allison Jaynes.

UI physicist Allison Jaynes breaks barriers, wins two prestigious awards

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 9, 2023

In a male-dominated field, University of Iowa space and plasma physics associate professor Allison Jaynes faces inequity without hesitation. Jaynes recently won the Katherine E. Weimer Award for women...

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