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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

Executive director Mark Braun listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

UI requests approval to lease medical facility in Urbandale

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 24, 2024

The University of Iowa requested approval from the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday for an acquisition to grow UI Health Care’s system and a property sale. The regents approved the UI’s request...

Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Hills Elementary students to move to Alexander Elementary School after closure

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 23, 2024

Iowa City Community School District teachers are working behind the scenes to transition Hills Elementary School students to Alexander Elementary School by this fall following the school’s closure.  Starting...

Activists march down South Clinton St. during a Take Back the Night protest in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Activists marched to Linn Street and back to end rape culture and amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence.

Students march for Take Back the Night at Pentacrest to call for end to sexual violence

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 23, 2024

Over 100 people marched down the streets of downtown Iowa City on Tuesday night to call for an end to sexual violence on campus.  The UI’s annual Take Back the Night demonstration held by the...

Joshua Luerkens , the new owner of Dane’s Dairy is seen in front of Dane’s Dairy in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Dane’s Dairy transitions to new ownership

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter April 23, 2024

After 64 years in the Dane family, Iowa City ice cream shop Dane’s Dairy, will pass on to a new generation of owners. Donna Dane, the store’s first owner, recently decided she was ready to retire...

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Iowa City man sentenced for gun negligence leading to 3-year-old’s death

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 22, 2024

An Iowa City man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on firearm possession charges related to the death of a 3-year-old child on April 17, according to a press release by the Southern District...

“Excluded No More,” “Escucha Mi Voz,” “Todo Para Todos,” and more signs are seen in the Johnson County Administration Building on January 24, 2022. About 100 protesters were pushing for funding from the Board of Supervisors Joint Entities Meeting.

JoCo nonprofit refutes county’s claim to reallocate affordable housing funding

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 22, 2024

Johnson County nonprofit Escucha Mi Voz sent a letter on April 10 to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors criticizing its decision to shift $1.5 million of ARPA funding slated for an affordable housing...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

UI students disappointed with proposed parking permit and ticket price increases

Jack Moore, News Editor April 22, 2024

The University of Iowa is asking the Iowa Board of Regents to approve a proposed increase to parking rates and parking tickets this week that would go into effect this fall. The UI proposed an average...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds publicly endorses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Gov. Kim Reynolds declares Monday ‘Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball Appreciation Day’

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 22, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds declared Monday “Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball Appreciation Day” to celebrate the team’s historic season.  Reynolds released a video message on Monday morning...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte looks to tackle Iowa Wide receiver Kaleb Brown during a scrimmage at a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes held a free open practice for fans.

Conversation creating continuity: How a meal at Pullman Diner changed the fate of the Iowa defense

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

Some of the best conversations happen at the dinner table. For Iowa football, it was a meal at Pullman Diner in downtown Iowa City that ultimately changed the fate of the program. Coming off...

A dancer in traditional regalia performs during the University of Iowa 28th Annual Powwow at the Johnson Country Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

UI’s 28th Annual Powwow showcases Indigenous culture, draws high turnout

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 20, 2024

Dancers in vibrant regalia, the rhythm of drums, and an enduring sense of tradition and achievement filled the University of Iowa's 28th Annual Powwow on Saturday at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill passes the ball to running back Kaleb Johnson during an Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Iowa football spring practice column | Hawkeye offense still in the rebuilding process as transfer portral looms

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor April 20, 2024

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz summed up his team’s progress over 15 spring practices in one play – a red-zone toss to a wide-open receiver that missed by two feet. This miscue occurred...

Thomas Gilman (left) wrestles Spencer Lee in the 57 kilogram best-of-three championship series during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center April 20, 2024, in State College. Lee won the first bout, 6-3.

Former Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee wins Olympic Team Trials

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 20, 2024

Spencer Lee is one step closer to representing the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The former Iowa wrestler and current Hawkeye Wrestling Club member won the Olympic Team Trials at 57...

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