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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

Phlebotomist Ashlynn Woollums draws Andrea Mathes’ blood at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa on March 14, 2023.

Iowa hospitals face mounting financial pressure, stagnating Medicaid reimbursement

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 23, 2023

Among the hills of the Mississippi River valley in the southeastern tip of Iowa lies the quaint city of Keokuk. The town of just under 10,000 residents is one of many rural communities that has lost...

A missing persons poster is seen on the corner of South Gilbert and South Linn streets in Iowa City on Sunday, April 16, 2023. 20-year-old Cris Martinez was last seen around 1 a.m. on Saturday.

Body believed to be Cristian Martinez found in Iowa River

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor April 22, 2023

Iowa City police recovered a body from the Iowa River Saturday afternoon believed to be Cristian Martinez, 20, of Muscatine, who went missing last week. Martinez was last seen on April 15 at around...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens prepares to kick a field goal during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football specialists building confidence throughout spring practice

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 22, 2023

Sophomore kicker Drew Stevens was laser-focused throughout Iowa football’s spring practices. Last season, Stevens was going through his first season as a member of the Iowa football team. In addition...

Burge Residence hall in Iowa City Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Regents approve 4 percent increase for 2023-24 UI housing and dining plans

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 20, 2023

The state Board of Regents approved a proposed 4.2 percent rate increase on the most popular residence halls and meal plans for all regent universities beginning this summer and into the 2023-2024...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz reacts during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. The Iowa offense registered 158 yards compared to Ohio State’s 360. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Iowa football notebook | Brian Ferentz’s offensive approach stays the same, Cooper DeJean shows superiority as return specialist

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 20, 2023

The biggest concern for Iowa football in 2023 is offensive production.  After ranking 123rd nationally in scoring offense and second-to-last in total offense last season, offensive coordinator...

Protesters shout while blocking traffic on North Madison Street after a lecture organized by the University of Iowa Chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom for anti-trans conservative commentator Matt Walsh’s “What Is a Woman?” documentary at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Prior to the lecture, progressive students called for the lecture to be suspended because of Walsh’s transphobic remarks.

Hundreds protest, attend lecture of conservative commentator Matt Walsh at UI

Liam Halawith and Emily Delgado April 19, 2023

Over 200 Iowa City community members protested conservative commentator Matt Walsh during his visit to the University of Iowa campus inside and outside the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday.  Walsh...

Iowa City Sober Living searches for a home

Iowa City Sober Living searches for a home

Gretchen Lenth, Copy Editor April 18, 2023

It started with a road trip from Iowa City to St. Paul, Minnesota, in fall 2020. Sue Gardner invited her friend and fellow nurse in recovery from alcohol use Merrilee Ramsey to visit a residential...

University of Iowa students write with chalk on the Pentacrest in support of the transgender community on Monday evening, April 17, 2023. The event took place two days before political commentator Matt Walsh is set to arrive to Iowa’s campus.

UI student organizations denounce Matt Walsh lecture

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 18, 2023

Ahead of conservative commentator Matt Walsh’s lecture Wednesday at the University of Iowa, nearly a dozen student organizations have declared their opposition to the event and called for the suspension...

Short’s Burgers and Shine recently remodeled and reopened their location in downtown Iowa City and are serving customers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

Short’s Burger and Shine files lawsuit against landlord MidWestOne Bank

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor April 17, 2023

Short’s Burger and Shine filed a lawsuit against its landlord last month after an alleged breach of contract and malicious prosecution.  Short’s counsel Shawn Shearer stated in a press release...

Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City High alum honors student through food, book pantry

Virginia Russell, News Reporter April 16, 2023

Just outside the music entrance of Iowa City High School sits a testament to friendship and advocacy in action. Emma’s Little Free Pantry and Little Free Library is just that. Created by...

Members of the Senate congregate in the Senate Chamber during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Iowa House passes bill allowing guns in public school parking lots

Emily Delgado and Liam Halawith April 12, 2023

Under a bill passed by the Iowa House on Wednesday, firearms would be permitted in public parking lots owned by the state, including school grounds.  In a 62-37 vote, House Republicans passed a...

Photo contributed by Cheryl Johnson.

Coming full circle on Capitol Hill: How UI graduate Cheryl Johnson became the U.S. House Clerk

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor April 11, 2023

For five days in January, U.S. House Clerk Cheryl Johnson was the most powerful person in the U.S. House of Representatives. The House of Representatives is usually run by the speaker of the House....