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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

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Democratic candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Christina Bohannan speaks during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Bohannan lost to Marianette Miller Meeks by about 20,000 votes. “I will always stand and fight for our democracy and I will always stand with all of you to bring about the change that we want to see in Iowa in our country and this is not over,” Bohannan said. “We are going to carry on. We are going to keep going. We have no choice. Its what weve got to do.”

Bohannan aims message at young voters in second campaign for 1st Congressional District

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Harnessing the young vote and broadening her grassroots outreach is the name of the game for University of Iowa law professor Christina Bohannan in her rematch run against Iowa Republican U.S. Rep....

State Board of Regents Greta Rouse, JC Risewick, and Robert Cramer prepare during a three minute intermission at a Board of Regents meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

State Board of Regents launch survey to collect community feedback

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor August 22, 2023

A survey by the members of the diversity, equity, and inclusion study group of the state Board of Regents was sent out to students and faculty of Iowa’s three regent universities on Aug. 7 as the...

Photo via University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Parents of attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes, charged with aiding in their son’s escape out of the country

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter August 22, 2023

Former University of Iowa student Ali Younes is still on the run after fleeing the United States to avoid a criminal trial for charges of attempted murder, first-degree robbery, and first-degree theft. In...

The Johnson County Courthouse on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Jonathan McCaffery waives appearance at hearing next week

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Jonathan McCaffery, 17, of North Liberty, and his attorney asked a Johnson County judge to waive his right to appear at his trial that starts next week.  McCaffery’s attorney Joseph Moreland...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Reynolds talks southern border during Eagle Pass visit Monday

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter August 21, 2023

Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds joined four other Republican governors in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Monday afternoon to call for the Biden Administration to act on the “assault on our democracy.” Reynolds’...

Luis Aispuro holds a sign during a workers strike in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Iowa City Starbucks employees continue to strike amid internal disputes

Will Bower, News Reporter August 21, 2023

Amid the blistering August heat, employees of the Clinton Street Starbucks went on strike and protested outside of their store Monday to demand better workplace treatment. Before Monday, the Starbucks...

Rob Miller, a freelance marketer working with Gold Cap Hospitality, posts an official announcement paper of the new ownership and October reopening of Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Gold Cap Hospitality buys Hamburg Inn No. 2 for planned October reopening

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 21, 2023

Gold Cap Hospitality, which collectively owns Iowa City restaurants Pullman Bar & Tavern and St. Burch Tavern, bought Hamburg Inn No. 2 with the intention of reopening the location in October.  Hamburg...

Signs advocating for worker’s rights at Starbucks during a strike in Iowa City on Aug. 21, 2023.

Iowa City Starbucks employees on strike again, temporarily close location

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter August 21, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  After employees from the Clinton Street Starbucks became the first to unionize in Iowa, its workers are on strike for the second time this year....

Students wait to take the “I” block photo before Convocation on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Convocation wraps up OnIowa week for the incoming Iowa freshman class.

UI class of 2027 brave extreme heat for convocation

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter August 20, 2023

During an extreme heat advisory on Sunday, thousands of University of Iowa first-year and transfer students sweated black and gold outside of the Pentacrest for convocation. The UI expedited the...

The bar and table at The Black Angel restaurant in Iowa City on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The Black Angel opened July 11, 2023.

New Iowa City restaurant The Black Angel revives local favorites

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 20, 2023

New Iowa City restaurant The Black Angel incorporates menu and drink favorites into a cozy setting fit to host live music. The Black Angel, named after the so-called cursed angel statue in Oakland...

An Old Gold Creamery employee scoops Ice cream in the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

UI replaces IMU Java House with Heyn’s Ice Cream shop

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 20, 2023

A new Heyn’s Ice Cream location in the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union started serving scoops to students last Monday. The UI added the ice cream shop after requests from students for more...

Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz talks during a press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Iowa interim athletic director Beth Goetz talks NIL, gambling investigation

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 17, 2023

Beth Goetz spoke with the media for the first time on Thursday since taking on the role of Iowa's interim athletic director on Aug. 2. From NIL and the ongoing gambling investigation to keeping...

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