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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

Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Mazahir Salih and Josh Moe win At-Large Iowa City City Council seats

Liam Halawith and Shreya Reddy November 7, 2023

Iowa City voters chose former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih and newcomer Josh Moe on Tuesday to fill the contested Iowa City City Council At-Large seats. Current District C Councilor Andrew Dunn also...

At-Large Iowa City City Council member Laura Bergus addresses her supporters after results project her victory during her watch party at The Green House in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Jordan Barry/ The Daily Iowan)

Laura Bergus beats 8-year Iowa City City Council District A incumbent Pauline Taylor

Isabelle Foland and Roxy Ekberg November 7, 2023

The leaves of the many plants in downtown Iowa City cocktail lounge The Green House shook with the cheers and applause of Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus’ supporters at her general election...

Dawn Frary picks up a sticker at the Iowa City Community School District administration building on Dodge Street during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.  Iowa City residents voted Tuesday for city and school board elections. Seven candidates are vying for four spots on the Iowa City Community School Board. Four seats are available on the Iowa City City Council and two At-Large, one District A, and one District C are also open. Frary voted with candidates that believe students should not have limited reading options and are supportive of queer and nonbinary kids.

Photos: 2023 General Election in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff November 7, 2023

Iowa City residents voted in the general election at numerous polling locations around town during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voting started at 7 a.m. and ended at 8 p.m. Iowa City residents voted...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Opinion | Iowa City has a lot to gain from affordable housing

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor November 7, 2023

Affordable housing is the answer to assist those in need while producing serious economic benefits. The City of Iowa City is applying for a $5.6 million federal grant to remove barriers to building...

Design concepts are seen at the University of Iowa Dance and Opera Costume Shop at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

UI Dance and Opera Costume Shop works behind the scenes to create the image of productions

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

When entering the University of Iowa Dance and Opera Costume Shop in Hancher Auditorium, every color and texture of fabric imaginable is illuminated in a bright, sunlit room. Since the spring 2022,...

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Ask the Author | Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

Elizabeth “Liz” Gilbert Bedia is a children’s book author known best for “Bess The Barn Stands Strong”(named one of the “Superlative Books of 2020” by BookPage), “Arthur Wants a Balloon,”...

FilmScene Cinema is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Review | Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” sets the tone for the upcoming holiday season

Will Bower, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

Over the weekend, Iowa City’s FilmScene offered early-access screenings of director Alexander Payne’s newest holiday comedy-drama, “The Holdovers.” The film is highly anticipated by cinephiles...

Artist Mai Ide welcomes people to her sashiko workshop at Public Space One in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Sashiko is the traditional Japanese practice of embroidery and stitching, and it can be used to mend trauma and heal.

Crafting a therapeutic atmosphere while reclaiming the appropriated art of Sashiko at Public Space One

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

The cozy room inside the Public Space One Close House provided an intimate setting for those participating in a sashiko lesson on Oct. 31. Sashiko, the art of mending old garments in a therapeutic...

Iowa's Cameron Kalaway compete in the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City on Friday Sept. 1, 2023.

Iowa freshman distance runner Cameron Kalaway talks first season, running spots, and studies

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

The Daily Iowan: Who have you learned the most from during your first season as a Hawkeye? Cameron Kalaway: Probably [assistant distance coach Shayla Houlihan]. She has a ton of experience from...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins jumps to block a shot by Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69. Thornton scored 17 points and 6 assists.

PCP | Who will Iowa men’s basketball’s breakout player be this season?

Chris Meglio and Brad Schultz November 7, 2023

Payton Sandfort In recent years, the Iowa men’s basketball program has had its fair share of breakout players. Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and Kris Murray all had breakout seasons that led to...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Former walk-on kicker Drew Stevens making the most of every situation

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 7, 2023

Since his arrival on campus, Tory Taylor has been “the guy” for Iowa football special teams. The 26-year-old from Melbourne, Australia, has over 69,000 fans at Kinnick screaming his name every...

Iowa defender Sam Cary hoists the Big Ten Trophy as Iowa soccer gets recognized during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s soccer overcomes adversity to win Big Ten Tournament Championship

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team won the 2023 Big Ten Tournament Championship after barely squeezing in as the eight-seed. With the win, the Hawkeyes clinched automatic qualification to the NCAA Tournament....