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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 Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Youth crisis stabilization center facilities begin renovations despite no guaranteed funding

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 14, 2023

Renovations to the youth crisis stabilization center facilities at the previous Kinderfarm Preschool property began earlier this month, despite not yet receiving additional funding from the Mental Health/Disability...

No. 1 seeded 125-pound Iowa's Spencer Lee looks to the crowd after wrestling No. 16 seeded 125-pound Michigan's Jack Medley during session two of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Lee defeated Medley by technical fall, 17-0. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-point shot during a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83. Clark recorded 41 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

Caitlin Clark, Spencer Lee to headline as grand marshals of UI Homecoming parade

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2023

Iowa’s women’s basketball senior guard Caitlin Clark and former wrestler Spencer Lee will lead  the 2023 University of Iowa Homecoming parade next month as its grand marshals.  The parade...

Johnson County Emergency Medical Services team leaves the Johnson County Ambulance and Medical Examiner building in Iowa City to respond to a call on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

JoCo supervisors give $1.3 million in supplementary funds to county ambulance services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 14, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors gave $1.3 million in supplementary funding to the county ambulance services at the end of the budget year as a result of a growing call volume and rising supply...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Sentencing hearings set for parents of former UI student, attempted murderer Ali Younes

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 14, 2023

Alfred and Lima Younes will soon be sentenced for their roles in the escape of their son and former University of Iowa student Ali Younes earlier this year, according to court filings Wednesday. Alfred...

Attendees converse outside during a Immigrant Welcome Network event at 1109 Prairie Du Chien Road Open House, in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.

Home to temporarily house refugees, immigrants opens in Iowa City

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 13, 2023

The Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County opened its first temporary “Welcome Home” Wednesday evening for immigrants looking to relocate to Iowa City.  The three-bedroom and one-bath...

The Center Senior Center, located in downtown Iowa City, is pictured on March 11, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Local photographer brings captivating collections to Iowa City Senior Center

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 13, 2023

The age of darkroom photography has made a comeback in the Iowa City Senior Center, lining the walls of the third-floor hallway with the classic hues of black and white.  All of this stems from...

Sen. Joni Ernst listens to questions from The Daily Iowan Politics Team in her office in the Russell Office Building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Ernst calls for Washington federal employees to come back to work in person

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 13, 2023

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced legislation Wednesday to require federal employees to report to work in person.  A July Government Accountability Office analysis of workforce trends found...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been supportive of Bird. In May, Reynolds drew criticism for her support of Bird because she said: “I want my own [attorney general], please.”

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sues door-to-door stem cell therapy company for false advertisement

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 13, 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against a door-to-door stem cell therapy treatment company for false advertisement and misleading claims regarding the effectiveness of their services,...

Contributed photo by Chelsea Bluestein.

Iowa women’s tennis’ Chelsea Bluestein finding new home in Hawkeye teammates and coaches.

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter September 13, 2023

First-year tennis player Chelsea Bluestein has found a new family on the Iowa women’s tennis team.  Bluestein held a five-star status in high school despite a diabetes diagnosis at 12 years old...

Runners compete during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's team won the invite with the women coming in second second.

Iowa cross country notebook | Badger Classic recap, Redbird Invite preview

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 13, 2023

The University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country programs competed at the Badger Classic in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday. The meet gave the Hawkeyes a foretaste of the Big Ten Championship,...

James Blake performs at Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, TX on October 7, 2022.

Review | James Blake’s seventh studio album ‘Playing Robots into Heaven’

Olivia Hamilton, Arts Reporter September 13, 2023

James Blake released his seventh studio album “Playing Robots into Heaven,” this month.  The album showcased Blake’s affinity for synth harmonization and his taste in samples with the incorporation...

Prateek Raikwar carries food pantry donations in to the University of Iowa Food Pantry while restocking food Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

Letter to the Editor | Rival Against Hunger

September 13, 2023

“Beat State Week” brought a victory on the football field, as well as triumph in support of food security. The University of Iowa bested Iowa State in the annual Rival Against Hunger Food Drive,...