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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

OPN Architects project architect Josh Moe speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Letter to the Editor | Josh Moe is the right pick for Iowa City Council

August 29, 2023

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Josh Moe for the Iowa City Council. I have had the privilege of working with Josh on the board of a local non-profit agency and have come to know and have...

State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Opinion | Why Iowa’s tuition raises mean less diversity for students

Jordan Coates, Opinions Columnist August 29, 2023

Diversity is a key element of any academic setting, and raising tuition threatens that. The state Board of Regents approved a tuition increase on June 14 of 3.5 percent for all Iowa universities....

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs an autograph after the Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Fair-Side Chats during the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Opinion | Gov. Reynolds must board the ‘Trump Train’

Aaron El-Kerdani, Opinions Columnist August 29, 2023

Neutrality could prove costly for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. At the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 24, 2024 presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined Reynolds onstage. While they were prepared...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Bomb threat temporarily closes Iowa City Public Library

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 29, 2023

The Iowa City Public Library closed early Tuesday after receiving a bomb threat.  The library received a bomb threat around 3:30 p.m. and closed the building to the public, according to a press...

Construction worker Jordan Walker works on a construction project for a new Starbucks location at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

UI continues with multiple capital improvement projects as part of ten-year master plan

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 29, 2023

After receiving approval from the state Board of Regents earlier this year, the University of Iowa is making headway on construction as part of its 10-year master plan. Part of this master plan...

UI student Billy Stoynoff poses for a portrait in his dorm room in Reinow at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Stoynoff is a 33-year-old transfer student entering his third year in college. To document his experience adapting to Iowa City as a nontraditional student, he began making TikTok videos and has amassed over 6,000 followers in just about two weeks. Stoynoff said that he hasn’t thought about the future of his TikTok, but he has a plan for if he starts making money on his videos. “I’m TikTok illiterate basically, but if I ever did make money, my plan is to donate it to the Children’s Hospital,” Stoynoff said in an interview to DITV.

33-year-old UI transfer student lives in dorms, finds community

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 29, 2023

William “Billy” Stoynoff is like many other students in their first year at the University of Iowa. He lives in the residence halls, cheers for the Hawkeyes on game days, and takes the Cambus to...

How Portrait Tattoos Immortalize Moments and Memories

Promoted Post August 29, 2023

There's an age-old adage that says, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Now, imagine that picture etched onto your skin, holding lots of emotions, stories, and experiences. For many of us,...

The University of Iowa hosts the Hawkeye Invite at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams prepare for season

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter August 28, 2023

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams are gearing up to begin their season on Sept. 1. Both squads will start competition in the annual Hawkeye Invitational, a local tournament hosted...

Former President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Opinion | Democrats need to embrace populism

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor August 28, 2023

Populism wins. Despite two impeachments during his one term, four criminal indictments with a whopping total of 91 counts, and one viral mugshot, former President Donald Trump is still the favorite...

A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside stands in a kennel at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions, specifically lack of heat regulations, made the breeding kennel unfit. Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is currently holding around 60 of the dogs.

IC animal shelter continues to treat surrendered dogs, investigation ongoing

Shreya Reddy and Sasha Evenko August 28, 2023

Two of the 131 dogs confiscated from a rural Riverside, Iowa Puppy Mill last Thursday tested positive on Monday for canine parvovirus, a severely contagious disease that impacts younger dogs at higher...

Members of the Iowa City Public Library read to children and community members at the 2023 Iowa City Latino Fest on the Pedestrian Mall downtown on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Vendors sold food while community members enjoyed Latino traditions, music, food, and dance. Over 11 years, 50,00 attendees have visited the annual festival with over 80 performances in the Iowa City tradition. 

Latino Fest fosters cultural connection

Stella Shipman, Arts Editor August 28, 2023

Upbeat music filled the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City this weekend with the scents of spices and sizzling meat wafting between white tents as vendors sold colorful handmade accessories. The...

Goosetown Cafe is seen in Iowa City on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Goosetown Cafe hosts pop-ups after closure

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter August 28, 2023

After closing its doors as a restaurant in July, Goosetown Cafe shifted its focus to creating a space where various businesses can host temporary pop-up events. At their first stab at this style...