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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

Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz talks during a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz brings competitive outlook to Iowa

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

Beth Goetz’s love for competing was ingrained in her from a young age. Athlete, coach, and now the interim athletics director at the University of Iowa, Goetz looks to navigate the ever-changing...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Bomb threat temporarily closes Iowa City Public Library

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 29, 2023

The Iowa City Public Library closed early Tuesday after receiving a bomb threat.  The library received a bomb threat around 3:30 p.m. and closed the building to the public, according to a press...

Construction worker Jordan Walker works on a construction project for a new Starbucks location at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

UI continues with multiple capital improvement projects as part of ten-year master plan

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 29, 2023

After receiving approval from the state Board of Regents earlier this year, the University of Iowa is making headway on construction as part of its 10-year master plan. Part of this master plan...

UI student Billy Stoynoff poses for a portrait in his dorm room in Reinow at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Stoynoff is a 33-year-old transfer student entering his third year in college. To document his experience adapting to Iowa City as a nontraditional student, he began making TikTok videos and has amassed over 6,000 followers in just about two weeks. Stoynoff said that he hasn’t thought about the future of his TikTok, but he has a plan for if he starts making money on his videos. “I’m TikTok illiterate basically, but if I ever did make money, my plan is to donate it to the Children’s Hospital,” Stoynoff said in an interview to DITV.

33-year-old UI transfer student lives in dorms, finds community

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 29, 2023

William “Billy” Stoynoff is like many other students in their first year at the University of Iowa. He lives in the residence halls, cheers for the Hawkeyes on game days, and takes the Cambus to...

A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside stands in a kennel at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions, specifically lack of heat regulations, made the breeding kennel unfit. Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is currently holding around 60 of the dogs.

IC animal shelter continues to treat surrendered dogs, investigation ongoing

Shreya Reddy and Sasha Evenko August 28, 2023

Two of the 131 dogs confiscated from a rural Riverside, Iowa Puppy Mill last Thursday tested positive on Monday for canine parvovirus, a severely contagious disease that impacts younger dogs at higher...

Goosetown Cafe is seen in Iowa City on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Goosetown Cafe hosts pop-ups after closure

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter August 28, 2023

After closing its doors as a restaurant in July, Goosetown Cafe shifted its focus to creating a space where various businesses can host temporary pop-up events. At their first stab at this style...

Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus announces reelection bid

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 28, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus is running for reelection for city council, she announced Monday.  She is currently an at-large councilor but will be running for the District A seat. District...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at a meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County start program to support youth through sports

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 27, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County is launching the program Sports Buddies funded by COVID-19 relief money to encourage healthy relationships for at-risk youth through sports. The pandemic...

Johnson County Public Health building sign is seen Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

Johnson County adds new doula program with federal COVID-19 funds

Will Bower, News Reporter August 27, 2023

Johnson County is implementing a new program funded by COVID-19 relief funds to train doulas and improve maternal health outcomes for families. The program will focus on training doulas and providing...

Keith Barkalow (left) and Demetrius Perry (right) spray down Perry’s lawnmower during the second Iowa City Repair Cafe at the Eastside Recycling Center on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Numerous volunteers who specialized in different trades repaired household items from fans to lawnmowers. Barkalow has been fixing up lawnmowers and other machinery for about six years, repairing items at his home and also helping community members.

Iowa City Repair Cafe celebrates second year of helping fix old appliances

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 27, 2023

Local volunteers came together to host the second Iowa City Repair Cafe on Sunday. The event invited volunteers to help fix a range of appliances — from small electronics to lawn and snow blowers...

Organizers of the Iowa Memorial Union food pantry cut the ribbon during the pantrys grand opening in Iowa City on Thursday Aug. 24, 2023.

UI food pantry and clothing closet open space in Iowa Memorial Union

Will Bower and Roxy Ekberg August 24, 2023

The University of Iowa’s food pantry and clothing closet opened in a new space in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday. The clothing closet and food pantry provide necessities for anyone with a...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Bird defeated Tom Miller in this year’s election.

Iowa AG’s pause on paying for rape survivors’ medication continues, payments pile up

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 24, 2023

More than 160 requests for reimbursement for emergency contraception and abortion care for rape survivors remain pending five months after Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird announced an...

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