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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Department of Psychiatry Chair and DEO Dr. Peggy Nopoulos poses for a photo in her office in the Pappajohn Pavilion on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Dr. Nopoulos is conducting research on the neurological disease Huntington’s.

University of Iowa researchers study the use of psychedelic drugs in medicine

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 16, 2023

Researchers at the University of Iowa are reevaluating the use of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for alcohol use disorder in a pilot study. UI Department of Psychiatry Chair Peggy Nopoulos...

Iowas Mac McClear celebrates after a made putt during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes led after all three rounds of the two-day tournament and took both the team and individual sweepstakes with Iowas Mac McClear taking the individual title.

Iowa men’s golf claims team title at Hawkeye Invitational, McClear grabs individual crown

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2023

The Iowa men’s golf team leapt out to a big lead after the first nine holes of the Hawkeye Invitational Friday afternoon and had the pressure of playing with the lead for the remaining 45 holes of...

Iowa’s Mac McClear takes a shot during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Iowa men’s golf leads by six strokes after day one of Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 14, 2023

The Iowa men’s golf team is on top of the Hawkeye Invitational team leaderboard 27 holes into the tournament at Finkbine Golf Course.  With 27 holes left to play on Saturday, all five Iowa players...

Iowa women’s basketball players Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano celebrate after Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague declares April 14 to be Iowa women’s basketball day during the Iowa women’s basketball celebration on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Hawkeye fans gather to celebrate ‘Iowa Women’s Basketball Team Day’

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 14, 2023

As Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague declared April 14 as Iowa Women’s Basketball Team Day, junior guard Caitlin Clark jumped out of her chair. “Let’s go!” she yelled, hugging center Monika Czinano...

Food donations are seen inside of the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2022. The center is a volunteer-driven organization for grocery assistance.

Iowa House passes bill requiring asset tests, increasing oversight on public assistance programs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 13, 2023

A bill that would create more barriers for Iowa families looking to receive public assistance is headed to the governor’s desk after passing a 58-41 vote in the Iowa House on Thursday. Five Republicans...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Republicans advance bill to prevent Democrat’s mail-in caucus plan

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 13, 2023

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill that would bar the Iowa Democratic Party’s plan to use mail-in ballots for its 2024 presidential caucus and require pre-registered, in-person caucuses in the state...

A barn stands by a cornfield near American Legion Road in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

UI joins college network supporting enrollment of rural students

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Prospective college students from rural communities will be given access to campuses across the U.S., including the University of Iowa. The UI and 15 other colleges will be part of the STARS College...

The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

IC family worried over potential rezoning

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 13, 2023

After coming to Iowa City in 1928, George Dane made a lasting impression on the community. Now, his family worries his posthumous wish to give back to the community he loved could be jeopardized with...

Wheelchair accessible garden plots are seen at Chadek Green Park in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Chadek Green Park in IC opens accessible garden plots

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Chadek Green Park in Iowa City installed six raised bed plots in the last two weeks to increase accessibility for people with disabilities. The raised beds, which were built this winter, will increase...

The new Pride Alliance Center is seen on Melrose Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI Pride Alliance Center to open house on Melrose Avenue

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 13, 2023

The University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center is expected to open at a new location this fall at 601 Melrose Avenue. The previous building — located on 125 Grand Ave. Court — built in 1922 was deemed...

Board member Ruthina Malone speaks at a meeting of the Board of Directors at the Iowa City Community School District Administration Building in Iowa City Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.

Iowa City Community School District looks for funds to keep after-school programs going

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 11, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is looking into ways to fund after-school programs at multiple schools in the district after federal funding going toward them was cut. School board members...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. At the State Capitol, legislative leaders spoke in their chambers while rally members congregated in the rotunda in support of freedom. The 2022 Legislative Session started today and will end in April.

Future of abortion rights in Iowa to be set by Iowa’s highest court

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 11, 2023

The fate of abortion rights in Iowa lies in the hands of the seven-member panel of Iowa’s most senior judges — the Iowa Supreme Court.  Attorneys representing Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and abortion...

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