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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

The Daily Iowan
Rick Kasper traverses his farm near Tiffin, Iowa, on Dec. 8. Kasper used his four-wheeler to drive around and check on his cattle.
John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
Cattle belonging to farmer Rick Kasper are seen on his farm near Tiffin, Iowa, on Dec. 8. Kasper’s cattle graze the cut cornfields to eat any corn missed by the combine.
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Campus
Illinois’ Ali Al Chalabi boxes Iowa’s Gabriel Frausto during Fall Brawl, hosted by Iowa Boxing Club, at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Numerous schools including Iowa State, Wisconsin, and Illinois, as well as other boxing organizations fought in 11 bouts.
University of Iowa Boxing Club hosts fifth annual Fall Brawl show
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UI receives gold rating for sustainability efforts
The Iowa River is seen on Dec. 3, 2024.
Stormwater management practices aid in sustainable communities
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UI students consider Bluesky as an alternative to X
Photo contributed by Tim Schoon
UI researchers complete TRACERS project for NASA
Downtown
Monique Holtkamp poses for a portrait at T’Spoons in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on Nov. 15. T’Spoons is located in the Old Capitol Mall, and Holtkamp also owns a Sweets and Treats location in the Pedestrian Mall.
Two Iowa City businesses see change and expand the community of women-owned businesses
Hyper Energy Bar is seen during its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in Iowa City. This is Hyper’s first location outside of the Des Moines Metro Area.
Hyper Energy Bar celebrates grand opening in Iowa City
Tarlee Leckie attempts a move against Calvin the Rizzler Kelly during an underground pro-wrestling event at The Dandy Lion in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The event featured three matchups between pro-wrestlers of the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy based out of Davenport, Iowa which was founded by Seth “Freakin” Rollins, a five time world champion in WWE.
Photos: Underground Pro-Wrestling at The Dandy Lion
Attendees enjoy live music during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.
Dubuque Street Celebration commemorates downtown businesses
Staff at Roxxy pose for a portrait during a ribbon cutting event in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Harmonic Hospitality announced new ownership of the bar.
Owners of Roxxy, Double-Tap, and Stuffed Olive rebrand
City Council
Chastity Dillard addresses the room during a meeting of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission at Iowa City City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
IC City Council turns down Truth and Reconciliation Commission request for extension
Cigarettes are seen being placed on the counter at Kum & Go on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Iowa City has a tobacco moratorium in place until January 2025, and discussions regarding further restrictions for tobacco retailers is underway.
Iowa City passes new tobacco retailer location rules, lifts tobacco permit moratorium
Council members listen to Transportation Director Darian Nagle-Gamm during the Iowa City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at City Hall.
IC City Council to hold election to replace Councilor Andrew Dunn’s seat
A CRANDIC rail line is seen in North Liberty, IA on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Johnson County plans to repurpose the existing rail line to create a new option for commuters, including a new stop near the North Liberty food pantry.
Johnson County elected officials discuss three options for future use of CRANDIC line
Commissioner Louis Tassinary listens to Commissioner Amos Kiche speak during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting at city hall in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The commission’s four-year term is set to conclude Dec. 31, 2024, however they plan to request that the city council extend the date to no later than June 30, 2025.
What became of Iowa City’s ambitious plan to confront systemic racism
Higher Education
A shopper pass through the Pedestrian Mall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Since the holiday pop-up shops were installed in November and December, there has been an increase in shopping downtown.
UI marketing professor identifies loneliness as a culprit in impulsive holiday spending
Photo Illustration by Ayrton Breckenridge
UI graduate students develop guidebook for a more walkable Cedar Rapids
Photo contributed by Paras Bassuk
UI student named 2025 Rhodes Scholar recipient
Jared Weeks, Jacob Summer, Jackson Glenn, Natalie Noonan, and Jaelyn Boley pose with their Koozies for a Cause in Tippie College of Business in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The $5 Wave To The Brave beer koozies are donated to the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The five students worked together in Bob Walker’s entrepreneurial finance class to launch the startup project.
UI students turn class project into $6,000 donation
The Old Capitol Mall is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.
UI to purchase remainder of Old Capitol Mall in coming years
Local Government
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Caucus Night Watch Party at the Sheraton in West Des Moines on Jan. 15. In November, Reynolds said she would urge state legislators to pursue a law banning cellphones in classrooms.
Eastern Iowa, Johnson County schools evaluate stricter cellphone policies
The South Sycamore Greenspace & Trails are seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
IC Parks and Recreation Department receives 10th consecutive REAP grant
Photo Illustration by Ayrton Breckenridge
UI graduate students develop guidebook for a more walkable Cedar Rapids
Contributed by Chris O’Brien
Iowa City appoints familiar face as deputy city manager
Commissioner Louis Tassinary listens to Commissioner Amos Kiche speak during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting at city hall in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The commission’s four-year term is set to conclude Dec. 31, 2024, however they plan to request that the city council extend the date to no later than June 30, 2025.
What became of Iowa City’s ambitious plan to confront systemic racism
Student Government
Undergraduate Student Government members meet during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union Black Box Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
USG votes to pass its parking voucher initiative for dead and finals weeks
The Clinton Street parking garage is seen on Aug. 23, 2024. Recent changes to pay rates in the garages has initiated conversation from Iowa City residents.
USG advocating for greater student parking options
Nite Ride vehicles are seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Nite ride has seen a high demand this year, prompting Uber vouchers to be distributed.
Nite Ride collaborates with USG to reduce wait times
Members of the Undergraduate Student Government listen to Addison Eckerd speak during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024. USG approved a bill to continue to grow the textbook drive.
Constitutional change to USG restructures the Academic Affairs Committee
A student puts toppings on their frozen yogurt at Yotopia in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Yotopia will be hosting a Fill it Forward event to kick off their 13th anniversary, in which a percentage of sale proceeds will be donated to a shelter house.
Yotopia, USG hosts ‘Fill it Forward’ event to raise money for Shelter House
UI Hospitals & Clinics
Photo contributed by UI Health Care
New heart valve procedures at UIHC expand life-saving care
A ballerina performs during the annual tree lighting ceremony at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital on Nov. 21 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Nolte Dance Academy performed alongside the tree lighting.
Stead Family Children’s Hospital celebrates the holidays
The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics complex is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024.
State Rep demands UIHC fellow’s termination for online post. Free speech experts disagree.
Nurse Dom Mascardo holds up a COVID shot in the Iowa Memorial Union QuickCare on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Less students are receiving the booster shot this winter than in previous years.
Johnson County and UI Health Care promote vaccinations
Contributed by Kristine Roggentien
‘We can not forget about rural America’: UI researchers working towards accessible transportation
Above the Fold
A family takes photos in front of an Iowa City sign during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.
Construction is seen on the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program House in Iowa City on Oct. 12, 2022. The Nonfiction Writing Program was created in 1976.
Above the Fold | AI education at the University of Iowa is on the rise
Abi Scheppmann makes a drink at Starbucks in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.