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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

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Iowa City officials propose code changes to increase housing affordability

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 6, 2023

Iowa City officials are considering and seeking public input on changes to Iowa City zoning codes to improve housing choice, supply, and affordability this fall.  The Iowa City City Council will...

Contributed photo by Dr. Nejadnik

UI pharmacy professor receives $427,000 research grant

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 6, 2023

A University of Iowa professor received a $427,000 grant to research more efficient ways to manufacture certain drugs. Reza Nejadnik, an associate professor in the UI’s College of Pharmacy, said...

Mazahir Salih poses for a portrait in her office at the Center for Worker Justice in Iowa City Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Former councilor Mazahir Salih running for IC City Council seat

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 6, 2023

Mazahir Salih announced she will try to make a return to the Iowa City City Council in this year’s election. Salih previously served a full term on the city council from 2018-21 and was elected...

The Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Police investigate dead body found outside Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 6, 2023

A deceased man was found outside of the Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory Wednesday morning, according to the University of Iowa Police Department.  First responders went to the lab, located at 320...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

IC City Council to vote on unenforceable landlord discrimination housing code

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 5, 2023

After a state law made it legal for landlords to discriminate against tenants with vouchers, the City of Iowa City is working to keep its anti-discrimination ordinance on this issue in the city code. The...

The City Park Pool is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

IC’s City Park Pool to be replaced rather than repaired

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 5, 2023

Construction workers will break ground at the historic City Park Pool in Iowa City for a full remodel next year.  Iowa City’s City Park Pool will be entirely replaced following the Iowa City...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Former FIJI fraternity member accused of sexual assault sues 24 people for libel

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 5, 2023

Former University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, fraternity member Jacob Meloan accused 24 people of libel and slander in an Aug. 31 filing in Linn County court. According to the filing,...

Laura Thomson and Holly Hancock pose for a portrait outside of the Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The two are part of a nonprofit called Holly’s Heart, founded by Hancock. Holly’s Heart works to make unique hospital gowns for children staying in the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Nonprofit gives UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients game-day-ready hospital gowns

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 5, 2023

Children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital sported an alternative to hospital gowns during the first Hawkeye game of the season.  Holly’s Heart, a nonprofit organization,...

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.

Johnson County Supervisors approve emergency contraception funds

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 5, 2023

Survivors of rape in Johnson County will now have access to free emergency contraception after the Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved $10,000 of funds last week to cover the costs of medication...

Patrons enjoy their free time at the Green House in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Sunday, Sep. 3 marks the bar’s one year anniversary of its opening.

Plant-themed cocktail lounge The Green House garners community during first year of business

Sydney Becker, News Reporter September 5, 2023

A year after opening as a plant-themed bar in downtown Iowa City, The Green House is continuing to succeed through local collaborations with nonprofits and small businesses.   Emily Salmonson,...

The Iowa Flood Center is pictured at the University of Iowa on South Riverside Drive in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.

Iowa Flood Center receives $1 million to expand flood monitoring systems

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 5, 2023

The University of Iowa Flood Center received $1 million through federal Community Project Funding. The grant funding will expand services like flood and drought monitoring, watershed management, and...

Facility dogs Corrin and Nacho meet members of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Child Life team on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital receives two furry helpers

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 4, 2023

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital's brought two new dogs, Corrin and Nacho, into the hospital for animal-assisted therapy for patients through a new program this fall.  Funded...