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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

Slater Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on University of Iowa campus on August 29th 2023.

UI Slater Hall residents report influx of cockroaches and mice

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter August 31, 2023

After University of Iowa classes started last week, students have seen an influx of various pests in Slater Residence Hall — specifically cockroaches and mice in rooms and bathrooms. UI Housing...

Carmen Gwenigale-Ogoli poses for a portrait on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Gwenigale-Ogoli is the current Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Iowa City Community School District. She is also the Director of Educators Rising, a curriculum for students to explore teaching as a profession.

Program at Iowa City schools aims to address teaching shortage

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter August 31, 2023

A program in the Iowa City Community School District is continuing to guide K-12 students who show an interest in teaching. The program, Educators Rising, aims to partially solve the national teacher...

Iowa City firefighter Brian Marak takes off his gear after responding to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 1:29 p.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 1:58 p.m., a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity, as the situation “has stabilized.”

Fire under investigation at Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 31, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Fire officials responded on Thursday afternoon to a fire at the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.   According...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Secondary Roads Apprenticeship Program to open engineering technician position

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 30, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will consider approval of an engineering technician apprenticeship program next week.  The two-year program, called the Secondary Roads Apprenticeship Program,...

OPN Architects project architect Josh Moe speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Local architect Josh Moe submits candidacy for IC City Council election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 30, 2023

Local architect Josh Moe announced he is running for an at-large seat on the Iowa City City Council. The election for city council is on Nov. 7.  According to his Facebook page, he filed for candidacy...

A passenger sits on an Iowa City city bus on Thursday Aug. 24, 2023.

Free Iowa City transit fares well with UI students

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 30, 2023

Almost a month after Iowa City Transit transitioned to requiring zero fares, some University of Iowa students are taking advantage of the free bus access. Bus ridership in Iowa City transit increased...

A protestor yells during a protest against sexual violence by campus fraternities in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Around 50 protestors marched from the Rape Victim Advocacy Program building  to the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house which was blocked off by five police cars.

Protest outside UI fraternity after recent reported sexual assault

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor August 30, 2023

More than 50 University of Iowa students protested outside the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity Tuesday night following a reported sexual assault at the fraternity last Thursday.  Protestors chanted...

Titan Mercury Wrestling Club’s 59kg Nanea Estrella walks onto the mat during session three at the 2022 USA Wrestling Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Iowa women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella leading donation drive for those affected by wildfires in Hawaii

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

Hawkeye women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella left Hawaii for Iowa on Aug. 14. She said leaving Hawaii “in the state of peril it was in” was the most heartbreaking thing she’s ever had to do. “It’s...

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...

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