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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

UI students protest self-identified detransitioner Chloe Cole at IMU lecture

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg October 17, 2023

Nearly 150 University of Iowa students protested Chloe Cole, who identifies as a detransitioner, during her speech at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday night.  The UI chapter of Young Americans...

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

Final losing bid for Mercy Iowa City was $28 million for University of Iowa

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The final bid from the University of Iowa to buy Mercy Iowa City was $28 million, said Denise Jamieson, vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Monday. Preston...

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Hawkeye Marching Band members ink first NIL deal with The Brick Kitchen

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 16, 2023

Eighteen student musicians from the mellophone section of the Hawkeye Marching Band signed an NIL deal over the weekend with The Brick Kitchen, according to The Brick Kitchen's Facebook page. It...

Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

Iowa City school district removes 68 books in compliance with state law

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District on Monday removed 68 books from its library shelves across its K-12 schools in compliance with Senate File 496. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the law on May...

The University of Iowa’s Sports Medicine Building is seen on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics hosts walk-in clinics for student-athletes

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 15, 2023

As high school athletes continue to play in Friday night football games, volleyball games, and run in cross country meets, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Sports Medicine is hosting a walk-in...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a three-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Crossover at Kinnick raises $250,000 for UI Stead Family Hospital

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 15, 2023

Crossover at Kinnick, a scrimmage featuring the Hawkeye women’s basketball vs. DePaul at Kinnick Stadium, raised roughly $250,000 for the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Hospital. The game...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touts legislative wins at annual Harvest Festival on Saturday

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 15, 2023

DES MOINES — Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky Women’s swimmer and 12 time All-American swimmer, called for women’s sports to exclude transgender women at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’...

Iowa offensive lineman Logan Jones and defensive lineman Logan Lee hold the Heartland Trophy after a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Photos: Iowa Football vs. Wisconsin

Cody Blissett and Emily Nyberg October 14, 2023

Iowa defeated Wisconsin, 15-6, during a football game at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday. Iowa gets to keep The Heartland Trophy for a second year after taking it back in 2022. Iowa led in rushing yards,...

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...