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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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DITV: Herky Celebrates 75th Birthday

Adam (AJ) Reistetter, DITV Digital Liaison October 4, 2023

DITV Latest Newscast

October 4, 2023

Iowa City firefighters respond to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27 a.m. , a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity.

House fire in Iowa City creates estimated $150,000 in damages

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon that caused roughly $150,000 in damages and displaced seven residents. According to a press release from the city, firefighters...

Fans react to play action 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. This is Iowa's first loss of the season making their record 3-1.

Opinion | European soccer fans showed us how we can save college football

Caden Bell, Opinions Columnist October 3, 2023

College football is becoming a commercialized, super-conference mess. This same situation almost happened in Europe, but the European Super League was able to keep its traditions and regionality...

Feb 7, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; President Joe Biden prepares to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., and Clerk of the House of the Representatives Cheryl Johnson watch.

Iowa’s congressional delegation voted against resolution to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 3, 2023

Iowa representatives in the U.S. Congress voted against a hard-right Republican-led revolt that ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday. Iowa lawmakers were among 210 Republicans who voted...

Herky acknowledges the camera and rides away from Kinnick stadium after a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Herky celebrated his 75th birthday during halftime.

Here’s to Herky: A look back on Herky the Hawk’s 75 years as a beloved mascot

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Editor, Enterprise and Design October 3, 2023

After a live black bear and multiple Great Danes failed to serve as an enduring symbols of the Hawkeyes, the University of Iowa found a school mascot who has withstood the test of time: Herky the Hawk. The...

Photo contributed by the University of Iowa Digital Library archives

Before the bird, there was a bear

Parker Jones, Managing Editor October 3, 2023

Over 110 years ago, Herky didn’t exist. Instead, the University of Iowa’s mascot lumbered around campus on four furry paws and filed down claws. Burch the Bear was the University of Iowa’s...

Antonio Sosa works the cashier desk at his convenience store in West Liberty, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowans on way to lose access to non-English voting materials

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter October 3, 2023

Leer este artículo en Español: Habitantes de Iowa puedan pierde acceso a materials de votacion que no esten en Inglés Spanish speakers in Iowa are likely to be the population greatest affected by...

Laura Bergus listens to public comment during the Iowa City City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

IC Senior Center to undergo $2.6 million in external repairs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Senior Center will receive around $2.6 million in exterior repairs in the coming years. The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the project manual and cost estimate for the...

The Emma Goldman Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Emma Goldman Clinic granted Iowa City Historic Landmark status

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The building of the original Emma Goldman Clinic was approved to become a historic landmark during Tuesday’s Iowa City City Council meeting. The council unanimously voted to approve the property...

The Shelter House of Iowa City is seen on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Shelter House is located at 429 Southgate Ave.

Iowa City City Council approves $100,000 to fund winter shelter

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Council approved a $100,00 financial contribution to Shelter House, a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness, to add an additional winter shelter during the coldest months...