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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

American author John Irving interviews with The Daily Iowan at the Presidents Residence at the University of Iowa on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Irving spoke about his time at the University of Iowa as a wrestler and in the Writers Workshop, as well as the role Iowa has played in his writing. He will be speaking to a sold out crowd at Hancher Auditorium on Friday.

John Irving reflects on Iowa City, shares snippet of unpublished novel during visit

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor October 13, 2023

Literary icon John Irving returned to Iowa City’s writing community on Friday, where he was welcomed by a sold-out Hancher audience.  At 81 years old, Irving still has several novels left to...

A Big Grove employee works in the taproom at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

Big Grove Brewery prepares to open new production facility

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 12, 2023

Big Grove Brewery is expanding in the Iowa City area with a new production facility that will be ready for use in February. The off-site facility is being constructed at a former Goodwill Distribution...

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

IC officials look to change codes on accessory dwelling units for more affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 12, 2023

The City of Iowa City is looking to tackle the issue of housing affordability and supply through a more creative method: accessory dwelling units, or ADUs for short. An ADU is also known as an in-law...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera stands as the verdict in the trial for the death of Mollie Tibbetts is read on May 28, 2021. Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder. (Pool Photo/Associated Press)

Iowa Court of Appeals upholds conviction of Mollie Tibbetts’ killer

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 12, 2023

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Mollie Tibbetts, on Wednesday. Bahena Rivera, who is serving a...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Campus Safety phone services restored

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 12, 2023

University of Iowa Campus Safety restored its phone services at approximately 4:30 a.m. Thursday morning after the non-emergency phone line went out on Wednesday afternoon.  The UI Office of Campus...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Tensions boil over during county meetings last week

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 11, 2023

Some consider Johnson County Board of Supervisors’ meetings “boring.” Not last week. In a setting normally known for decorum and calm exchanges between officials and the public, the weekly...

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

Bondholder Preston Hollow beats UI Hospitals and Clinics in auction for Mercy IC assets

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 10, 2023

Bondholder Preston Hollow Community Capital topped the University of Iowa’s $20 million bid to acquire Mercy Iowa City and its assets in a prolonged auction. The decision was announced late Tuesday...

Laura Bergus and her supporters wait for the Iowa City Council primary results to come in while waiting at a campaign watch party at the South District Market in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (Jordan Barry/ The Daily Iowan)

Incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor win Iowa City’s District A primary

Isabelle Foland, Roxy Ekberg, and Alejandro Rojas October 10, 2023

Iowa City City Council incumbents Laura Bergus and Pauline Taylor will be the two candidates on the general election ballot for District A after results from the district’s primary on Tuesday night. Bergus...

Suspended Iowa football player Noah Shannon stands on the sidelines during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon cleared to practice by NCAA amid season-long gambling suspension

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 10, 2023

Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon is back on the roster and has been cleared to practice by the NCAA, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Tuesday. Shannon has not been cleared to participate in...

Caitlin Clark holds up her 2023 Naismith Trophy during the Iowa homecoming football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 20-14.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark signs NIL deal with State Farm

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 10, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark officially signed an NIL deal with State Farm to become the first collegiate athlete and woman to ink a contract with the insurance company. Clark joins...

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

Mercy Iowa City sale hearing postponed, auction discussions continue

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 9, 2023

A hearing on the sale of Mercy Iowa City was postponed on Friday after a motion was filed by Mercy to push the hearing to a later date because of ongoing, unresolved negotiations over the sale of the...

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