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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

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss during a budget meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Jan. 12, 2022.

Johnson County poll workers to receive a $2 pay increase

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter September 22, 2022

With the midterm election approaching, election workers in Johnson County will receive an increase in their hourly pay, as county officials try to attract more election workers.  The Johnson County...

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

UI student arrested for disorderly conduct, disturbing lawful assembly at event in Iowa Memorial Union

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter September 21, 2022

A University of Iowa student was arrested on Tuesday night after kicking a table during a Turning Point USA at the UI meeting, a conservative nonprofit student organization, in the Iowa Memorial Union.  The...

Linn Street is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2022.

Iowa City expands free Wi-Fi to Northside

Sydney Libert and Cooper Worth September 20, 2022

 Iowa City residents now have access to free Wi-Fi in most of the city’s public areas — including the historic Northside.  City officials announced the internet connection expansion on Sept. 8,...

Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Mike Franken speaks at a fundraising event for democratic candidates Liz Mathis and Christina Bohannan at the Sutliff Farm & Cider House in Lisbon, Iowa.

U.S. Senate candidate Mike Franken accused of assault by former campaign manager

Liam Halawith and Emily Delgado September 19, 2022

Editor’s note: This is a developing story, check back for updates. Mike Franken, Iowa’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, denied the assault allegation made by his former campaign manager...

El Rays’ Kevin Schroeck scans IDs in front of the bar on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. El Rays recently added a scanner to identify real IDs.

Elray’s Live and Dive begins using ID Scanner

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter September 13, 2022

Downtown Iowa City bar Elray’s Live and Dive implemented ID scanners at the beginning of August to identify underage patrons. Bob Franklin, owner of Elray’s, said fake forms of identification...

Tom Novak comforts Patricia S. Fortin as she remembers her husband. After his passing, she was unable to afford their apartment. The Iowa City Catholic worker does what it can to help people like Patricia who have nowhere else to go. Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Iowa City organizations to accommodate possible migrants from surrounding sanctuary cities despite resource struggle

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter September 11, 2022

The Iowa City Catholic Worker House is preparing to welcome any migrants bused from the southern border to surrounding sanctuary Midwest cities if necessary. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues to send...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras loses possession of the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Iowa had three turnovers.

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz voices concerns with offense after Cy-Hawk loss

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz wanted to make a big jump following the Hawkeyes’ 166-yard offensive performance against South Dakota State on Sept. 3. “We've all got to get better,”...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Iowa State snaps six-game losing streak against Iowa, wins 2022 Cy-Hawk football game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

After eight years, the Cy-Hawk football game trophy belongs to the Cyclones. Iowa State took down Iowa, 10-7, for the first time since 2014.  Iowa scored a touchdown in its opening drive at Kinnick...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa takes on Iowa State in first Cy-Hawk game in Kinnick since 2018

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2022

Iowa and Iowa State are set to battle in the first Cy-Hawk rivalry game at Kinnick Stadium since 2018. The Hawkeyes and Cyclones will kick off at 3:05 Saturday and the contest will air on Big Ten Network. Iowa...

Kid captain Audrey Schneller speaks with head coach Kirk Ferentz during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Kid Captain Audrey Schneller defies odds after seven years of UIHC treatments to join Iowa football on field

Kate Perez, News Editor September 8, 2022

Audrey Schneller has been coming to Iowa City since she was an infant. While the past seven years have been filled with eye exams, this time she’s coming back to town as a Kid Captain, not a hospital...

Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brian Ferentz interacts with the media during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Brian Ferentz talks Iowa football’s offense, how the Hawkeyes can improve

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter September 7, 2022

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz didn’t evade responsibility for the Hawkeyes’ 166-yard performance against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Sept. 3. While Iowa managed to...

Iowa City's City Park Pool on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Over 800 Iowa City residents sign petition against City Park Pool changes

Cooper Worth, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2022

Iowa City residents are rejecting a newly proposed design for City Park Pool.  A petition with over 800 signatures was presented in front of the Iowa City City Council during the public comment section...