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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

Johnson County confirms first case of monkeypox

Johnson County confirms first case of monkeypox

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Johnson County, according to Johnson County Public Health. The release says Johnson County Public Health has been working closely with the Iowa...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

New nonprofit aims to help Iowa student-athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

A new nonprofit has emerged to gain Hawkeye athletes profit from their name, image, and likeness. The Iowa Swarm Collective was formed to equal stipends by participating in events to raise money...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

Photos: The unveiling of the Iowa Swarm Collective

Grace Smith, Managing Editor July 19, 2022

Organizers of the Iowa Swarm Collective held a press conference unveiling the name, image, and likeness group at Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday. The collective plans to use the popularity of football,...

The United States Supreme Court Building is seen on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Advocates move to focus on local solutions after SCOTUS limits EPA regulatory power

Liam Halawith, News Reporter July 14, 2022

Iowa environmental groups are pushing for legislation at the local and state levels after the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to limit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority. Matthew...

Deidre DeJear puts public education as top priority at campaign event

Deidre DeJear puts public education as top priority at campaign event

Meg Doster, News Editor July 14, 2022

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear puts Iowa’s public education as her top priority, as Iowa ranks no. 43 on the national list. DeJear said Iowa has fallen in ranking because of...

Canned goods sit on a shelf in the food pantry at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Sunday, July 10, 2022. A sign enforces a limit on how many cans a pantry user can take.

Iowa City community wrestles with rising food prices

Kate Murphy, News Reporter July 12, 2022

This is story is part two of a series exploring the impact of inflation on the Johnson County area. Record-high food prices are impacting Iowa Citians this summer. The average price of food has...

Community members watch a funeral procession for Coralville Police Sgt. John Williams on Burlington St. in Iowa City.

Photos: Funeral procession for Coralville police Sgt. John Williams

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 11, 2022

Iowa City and Coralville police escorted a funeral procession for Coralville police Sgt. John Williams. Williams passed away Sunday, July 3 while on duty. Community members paid their respects as...

University of Iowa celebrates their win during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the UI Soccer Complex on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s Maggie Johnston perseveres through adversity

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 10, 2022

The Iowa soccer program has a saying for its student-athletes about adversity and effort. “You might not be at 100 percent but give us 100 percent of what you have.” That’s how Iowa head...

Miloe performs at the Hy-Vee Main Stage during the final day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Photos: 80/35 Music Festival Day 2

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 10, 2022

Artists such as Jamila Woods, Future Islands, Charli XCX, James Tutson and the Rollback, Alyx Rush, and Anthony Worden performed at the second and final day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des...

Father John Misty performs at the Hy-Vee Main Stage during the first day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 8, 2022. This year marks the first since 2019 after being canceled twice for COVID-19.

Photos: 80/35 Music Festival – Day 1

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 9, 2022

The Des Moines Music Coalition presented the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday, with notable artists Guided by Voices, Japanese Breakfast, and Father John Misty performing at the Hy-Vee Main...

Executive Director of the Emma Goldman Clinic Francine Thompson speaks during “Bans Off Our Bodies Day of Action for Abortion Rights,” a nationwide day of protests, on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Thompson encouraged supporters to keep fighting because she said the fight is not over yet.

Reproductive health care clinics continue to provide services post-Roe

Liam Halawith, News Reporter July 7, 2022

Reproductive health care clinics like the Emma Goldman Clinic and Planned Parenthood continue to provide reproductive health care to Iowans as lawmakers look to restrict abortion access in Iowa. With...

The outside of Iowa’s Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building is seen on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Iowa Supreme Court denies Reynolds’ request to rehear abortion case

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 5, 2022

The Iowa Supreme Court denied Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request to rehear an abortion case involving a 24-hour wait period. The Iowa Supreme Court decided in June that the right to get an abortion is not...

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