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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

Puppy mill rescue dog gets pets by Devon, who works at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center in Iowa City on September 15, 2023. (Sara Stumpff/Daily Iowan)

Animals rescued from alleged “puppy mill” remain at shelters in three states

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 26, 2023

After 131 dogs were rescued from a Johnson County dog breeder in August because of extremely poor living conditions, the animals were sent to shelters and rescue centers in Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin.  The...

National Alliance of Mental Illness Pamphlets seen at the Guide Link Center in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023.

JoCo reports jump in youth crises, merges mental health services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 26, 2023

Residents, especially youths in Johnson County are experiencing more mental health crises since the COVID-19 pandemic.   CommUnity’s Mobile Crisis Response program, which serves Johnson County...

The Housing Fellowship and ICCSD student-built affordable housing construction site seen on Sept. 18, 2023. (Madison Frette/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Community School District students break ground on affordable housing project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 26, 2023

Students at the Iowa City Community School District broke ground on an affordable housing unit this fall that they will help construct.  The school district reintroduced its Student Built House...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Iowa totaled 76 yards.

Iowa football notebook Week 5 | Hawkeyes move on from Happy Valley beatdown, brace for Michigan State Spartans

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 26, 2023

While Iowa football’s 31-0 loss to Penn State might remain in fans’ heads for quite a while, it only took 24 hours for Hawkeye players to move on from the defeat.  On Sunday, Iowa players watched...

NFL Fandom Showdown: Iowa vs. Kentucky – Which Teams Reign Supreme?

NFL Fandom Showdown: Iowa vs. Kentucky – Which Teams Reign Supreme?

Promoted Post September 26, 2023

The National Football League (NFL) has a unique way of uniting fans across the United States. As we delve into the heartland of Iowa and the bluegrass state of Kentucky, we find passionate football enthusiasts...

The Stanley Museum of Art is seen in Iowa City, on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Iowa City Poetry hosts second Generative Writers Workshop at Stanley Museum of Art

Anupama Choudhury, Arts Reporter September 25, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Stanley Museum of Art is home to a slew of cultural events including the Generative Writer’s Workshop, hosted by Iowa City Poetry. The poetry workshop took place on...

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

UI to obtain ‘essentially all’ Mercy IC assets on Oct. 2 if unchallenged

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 25, 2023

If no other bids to obtain Mercy Iowa City assets that exceed the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics $20 million bid are entered before Oct. 2 at 5 p.m., UIHC will acquire the 185-bed hospital,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from Republican Presidential candidates and U.S. Representatives among others.

State panel recommends eliminating half of state boards, commissions

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 25, 2023

A state panel unanimously approved a recommendation to eliminate or consolidate almost half of the boards and commissions in Iowa. The decision would eliminate 111 boards and commissions, leaving...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa returns a fumble for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 3

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 25, 2023

Former Iowa defensive standouts A.J. Epenesa and Micah Hyde shined for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in their win over the Washington Commanders, 37-3 — each picking off quarterback Sam Howell, with...

Jan 5, 2020; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; Gillian Anderson arrives on the red carpet during the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY

Review | U.K. Netflix series ‘Sex Education’ is one for the books

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 25, 2023

The students of Moordale High School are back on Netflix for the final time in this one-of-a-kind “Sex Education” finale. In the first season released in January 2019, screenwriter Laurie Nunn introduces...

Doug Kollasch and Mark Pries pose for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Iowa City’s Human Rights Commission reaches 60th year, continues efforts

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 25, 2023

In late 1964, the City of Iowa City made history as one of the first towns in Iowa to pass an anti-discrimination ordinance for housing, thanks to the newly established Human Rights Commission. Now,...

Photo contributed by Benjamin Troester

Q&A | Benjamin Troester ‘Mayflower Munch’ finds community through campus cult following

Grace Olson, News Reporter September 25, 2023

Since the start of the school year, University of Iowa first-year Benjamin Troester has accumulated a cult following of Iowa students because his increasing fame on the UI class of 2027 Snapchat story. Because...