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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

A protester attends a protest with their face painted with the Palestinian flag. Pro-Palestine protesters gathered at the Old Capital in Iowa City on Oct. 15, 2023.

Iowa City area organizers protest Israel-Hamas war

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 15, 2023

A group of roughly 40 pro-Palestine protesters assembled on the Pentacrest Sunday afternoon to speak publicly about the Israel-Hamas war. Starting at 3 p.m., the protest included speeches from different...

A Big Grove employee works in the taproom at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

Big Grove Brewery prepares to open new production facility

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 12, 2023

Big Grove Brewery is expanding in the Iowa City area with a new production facility that will be ready for use in February. The off-site facility is being constructed at a former Goodwill Distribution...

Rich LeMay scans blood products collected from donors at ImpactLife in Coralville on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. ImpactLife is a blood donation center working to combat the blood shortage throughout Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. We are in desperate need for donors. You could be doing a lot more good donating through your local blood centers or at hospitals rather than selling plasma. Blood products that we collect are ones that trauma patients (and) cancer patients need, LeMay said.

Sister of sickle cell patients discusses importance of sickle cell awareness

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 10, 2023

Sisters Beleta and Barbara Brewer from Des Moines died in their 40s from sickle cell disease in 2013 after spending most of their lives in the hospital because of multiple surgeries. Their younger...

A saxophone is seen on stage during a Kevin Morby concert in Englert, in Iowa City, during the Mission Creek Festival on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Kirkwood jazz radio station KCCK-FM moves to new tower

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 9, 2023

Iowa’s only public jazz radio station, KCCK-FM, is relocating its broadcasting translator from the old Kirkwood Iowa City Campus to a new tower in partnership with Z102.9, also known as KZIA. KCCK Manager...

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

Mercy Iowa City sale hearing postponed, auction discussions continue

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 9, 2023

A hearing on the sale of Mercy Iowa City was postponed on Friday after a motion was filed by Mercy to push the hearing to a later date because of ongoing, unresolved negotiations over the sale of the...

A festival-goer fishes during the Get Outside Festival at City Park in Iowa City on Sunday Oct. 8, 2023. The festival included canoeing, rock climbing, archery and more.(Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City hosts first Get Outside! Festival to encourage outdoor fun

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 8, 2023

The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation services put on the first “Get Outside!” festival on Sunday in Lower City Park. The festival featured all kinds of outdoor activities ranging from skydiving...

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 citys 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 Pagliais 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...

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