Skip to Main Content
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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

V Fixmer-Oraiz, a transgender citizen and Johnson County Supervisor, speaks during a transgender rights protest at the Pentacrest on March 11. Simon Reichel attended the protest.

‘I couldn’t stand living in my own skin’: Among a nationwide trend of anti-trans legislation, Iowa leads the pack

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter November 27, 2022

Content Warning: This article mentions references to self-harm and suicide as well as transphobia. Growing up in Dubuque, Iowa, Simon Reichel said he faced harassment and violence because of his...

Iowa graduate Chinese student Muyun Lin takes a short water break between his workout at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

UI international student enrollment continues to decline

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 27, 2022

Following national trends, the number of international students at the University of Iowa declined for the fifth year since 2017 — including a significant loss of Chinese students. While...

Graphic by Sophia Meador

Opinion | It’s time to ban semi-automatic assault weapons

Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor November 27, 2022

I was in fifth grade when Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 Sandy Hook Elementary School students and six teachers in Newtown, Connecticut. That is my first memory of gun violence. Now, almost 10 years...

The Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

UI College of Public Health, College of Education adopt sustainability requirement

Archie Wagner, News Reporter November 27, 2022

The University of Iowa College of Public Health and College of Education added a sustainability general education course requirement for next year’s incoming undergraduate students. Students...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen on South Dubuque Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Johnson County law enforcement hires mental health liaison

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 27, 2022

Johnson County law enforcement will now be equipped with a mental health expert to assist in emergency situations. Mental health liaison Kieonna Pope will work with the Johnson County Sheriff’s...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2022.

UI researchers identify long COVID-19 with chest X-rays

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter November 27, 2022

University of Iowa researchers identified a new way to find effects of long COVID-19 like lung damage through 2D chest X-ray exams in a recent study involving UI Hospitals and Clinics patients. Until...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City Community Police Review Board suggests revision to police misconduct ordinance

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 27, 2022

Iowa City Community Police Review Board requested a change to how police misconduct is reported in Iowa City to include stipulations around police misconduct witnessed on social media, television,...

The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is seen at the University of Iowa on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Opinion | Showing gratitude: giving thanks to Iowa City

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor November 27, 2022

Iowa City: It has a ring to it that has never left my mind. Several places in Iowa City hold a special place in my heart, from the Fourth of July fireworks over the Old Capital, to eating...

Opinion | Seizure first aid should be a campus priority

Opinion | Seizure first aid should be a campus priority

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist November 27, 2022

After a 2018 surgery to remove the growing brain tumor in the right anterior lobe of my brain, my neurosurgeon warned my risk of seizures would remain high in my surgical recovery, remission, and...

Iowa City's Mercy Hospital location on September 25, 2017. Kathleen and Andrew Kromphardt, sued Mercy Hospital of Iowa City, Obstetric and Gynecologic Associates of Iowa City and Coralville and Jill Goodman, an obstetrician-gynecologist and one of the directors of the Coralville clinic after their newborn sustained serious brain damage after his birth at the hospital.

Johnson County medical clinic files for bankruptcy after malpractice lawsuit

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter November 27, 2022

A medical clinic in Johnson County filed for bankruptcy after facing a $75 million malpractice judgment to parents of a newborn who suffers permanent brain damage. In 2018, the newborn sustained...

The puck flies into the goal to score the winning point during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Cincinnati Cyclones at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday Nov. 26, 2022.  The Heartlanders defeated the Cyclones, 4-3.

Iowa Heartlanders down Cincinnati Cyclones in overtime thriller

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 27, 2022

When Iowa Heartlanders defenseman Matt Murphy saw Cincinnati Cyclones forward Patrick Polino fumble the puck in overtime, he took his chance. Murphy poked the puck and gained possession on Iowa’s...

DITV: Mon Nov 28th, 2022

November 27, 2022