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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

Vincent Shoppa speaks into a megaphone during a climate demonstration led by activists Vincent Shoppa, Izzy Kippes, Elizabeth Jorgensen in Iowa City on Oct. 8, 2023. They spent 15 hours collecting trash from a creek to deposit on the steps of City Hall in response to the city's negligence in addressing local pollution.

Iowa City activists dump trash at City Hall in protest

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 8, 2023

A group of environmental activists collected trash and debris on Thursday along two miles of Ralston Creek between Hickory Hill Park and the Iowa River in Iowa City. The demonstrators returned to...

Photo contributed by Scott Hawes, the Executive Director of Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity program empowers women to learn construction

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter October 5, 2023

The Women Build project from Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity empowers women in the construction field and in homebuilding. Women are taught house building basics as well as behind-the-scenes looks...

Opening day at the Hamburg Inn No. 2 after renovations were made in Iowa City, on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopens in time for UI Homecoming weekend

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 5, 2023

Dozens of customers lined up to enter the door of Hamburg Inn No. 2 at 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning to get a taste of the iconic Iowa City restaurant’s new refresh. Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopened Thursday...

Max Wilbur puts cheese on a pizza at Pagliai's Pizza in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Wilbur started working three weeks ago, and likes the slower pace of the restaurant’s workflow.

Pagliai’s Pizza fifth generation building owner to sell property

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 4, 2023

Warm smells of pizza dough being baked along with textured brick from the years of service has been greeting customers of Pagliai’s for generations. After over 60 years of business, the building...

A community member talks with an Iowa City Firefighter after an active fire near a river encampment in Iowa City, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

IC Fire Department investigates fire at encampment of unhoused individuals

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist October 4, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department is investigating a large outside fire that broke out on Wednesday at an encampment off South Gilbert Street. Fire officials responded to calls at around 2 p.m. from...

Iowa City firefighters respond to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27 a.m. , a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity.

House fire in Iowa City creates estimated $150,000 in damages

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon that caused roughly $150,000 in damages and displaced seven residents. According to a press release from the city, firefighters...

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.

Iowa City Free Medical Clinic welcomes new director

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic’s new executive director, Jennie Schmidt, looks to expand outreach efforts at the clinic after the previous director of 30 years retired in March. Schmidt has...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Mercy Iowa City assets to go to auction after competing bid made

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ acquisition of Mercy Iowa City remains uncertain after a competing bid was made on Monday. The UI made the initial bid of $20 million to acquire the...

Erik Woolsey, President, and Megan, student volunteer, aiding attendee Sally through student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library Student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library.

UI’s ‘Device Advice’ student org provides tech support for seniors

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 2, 2023

Device Advice, a student-led volunteer organization through the University of Iowa, is offering tech help to seniors at the Iowa City Public Library for free. The organization works to assist with any...

Photo contributed by Alta Medea, the community engagement director at DVIP.

Construction begins on new domestic violence shelter in Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 1, 2023

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, also known as DVIP, started construction on a new emergency shelter located in Iowa City, with plans to open it in September 2024.  DVIP provides services...

Merrilee Ramsey releases a butterfly during the Iowa City Sober Living women’s home opening in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Iowa City Sober Living home opens

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 1, 2023

Iowa City Sober Living, a nonprofit committed to creating a safe and sober environment for women in recovery, held its long-awaited grand opening on Sunday. The two-story house was filled with the community...

A chef cooks in the kitchen at the Webster in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

New York Times names The Webster in Iowa City on top restaurant list

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 1, 2023

The New York Times released its 2023 Restaurant List, and The Webster, located at 202 N. Linn St., was the only establishment in the state of Iowa to make the list. The list is composed of 50 restaurants...