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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Activists gather outside the Iowa Memorial Union during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the IMU’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the N Madison St. and W Jefferson St. intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

Photos: Chloe Cole Visits the University of Iowa

Jordan Barry and Theodore Retsinas October 17, 2023

Over 150 protesters assembled at the Iowa Memorial Union to protest the Young Americans for Freedom’s lecture speaker Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday.  Chloe...

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

Final losing bid for Mercy Iowa City was $28 million for University of Iowa

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The final bid from the University of Iowa to buy Mercy Iowa City was $28 million, said Denise Jamieson, vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Monday. Preston...

Photo contributed by Kelsey Greenwood.

UI student runs Chicago Marathon to support Dance Marathon, honor her dad

Campbell Wood, Special to The Daily Iowan October 16, 2023

Simple things motivated Kelsey Greenwood on her 5 a.m. weekly runs: watching the sunrise, hearing the birds chirp, waving “hi” to other runners, and spotting the number two. The number two is Greenwood’s...

The Iowa City City Council listens to public comment during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

JoCo makes progress on community violence intervention program

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 16, 2023

Johnson County has made progress in the development of a county-wide community violence intervention program, which aims to prevent violent crimes by providing support and assistance to vulnerable community...

Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

Iowa City school district removes 68 books in compliance with state law

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District on Monday removed 68 books from its library shelves across its K-12 schools in compliance with Senate File 496. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the law on May...

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Iowa City police arrest suspect of August fire

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 16, 2023

Iowa City police arrested Ashley Bunting, 40, of Iowa City on Oct. 12 in connection to an arson that occurred on Aug. 23, police released Monday.   Bunting faces one count of second-degree arson...

The University of Iowa’s Sports Medicine Building is seen on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics hosts walk-in clinics for student-athletes

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 15, 2023

As high school athletes continue to play in Friday night football games, volleyball games, and run in cross country meets, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Sports Medicine is hosting a walk-in...

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...

Newman Abuissa, chair of the Arab American Caucus, with the Iowa Democratic Party speaks his mind to event goers. Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated at the Old Capital in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023.

Photos: Protest in Support of Palestine

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist October 15, 2023

A pro-Palestine protest was held on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday. The protest was in response to the Israel–Hamas war that started last week. There were multiple organizations involved...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo Board of Supervisors approve $1 million in funding youth crisis services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 12, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved to fund over $1 million in renovations to youth crisis stabilization center facilities at Thursday’s formal session. The supervisors unanimously voted...

Beer taps are seen at the Backpocket Brewing taproom in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

Iowa brewery uses beer sales to fund eye disease treatment at the UI Institute for Vision Research

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 12, 2023

Rob Hage was a patient at the University of Iowa Institute for Vision Research and is now using his brewery Blind Butcher Brewery in Iowa and nonprofit BREWS for BLiNDNESS to raise money for future patients’...

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...