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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

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More than 63 percent of the overdose deaths in 2015 involved an opioid, such as carfentanil. 
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Local governments allowed to opt into national opioid settlement

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 11, 2023

Johnson County and Iowa City’s governments will receive millions after opting into an ongoing national opioid settlement in Ohio last week. The Iowa City City Council and Johnson County Board...

Farming machinery stands tall next to crop fields on the Meade Family Farm in Tiffin on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. In light of a recent EPA investigation, information has emerged linking the use of atrazine, a common herbicide sprayed across Iowa farm land, with negative health and environmental outcomes.

UI research couple join new study on herbicide effects during pregnancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 11, 2023

Donna and Mark Santillan met in English class on their first day of college at Loyola University and became inseparable college sweethearts and lab partners. From there, they married, became research...

The University Of Iowa Pride Alliance Center, or the Pride House, is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021. The center is located at 125 Grand Ave Ct.

UI requests approval to raze Pride Alliance Center, South Quadrangle building

Kate Perez, News Editor April 11, 2023

The University of Iowa will request approval to raze the Pride Alliance Center and the South Quadrangle buildings to make way for a new academic building on the west side of campus. If its request...

City Councilor John Thomas addresses complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

Iowa City City Councilor John Thomas announces he will not run for re-election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 10, 2023

After serving the city for almost 12 years in multiple roles, Iowa City City Councilor John Thomas is not seeking re-election this fall. Thomas is in his second term, which ends on Jan. 2, 2024,...

A University of Iowa police car is seen on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

UI Office of Campus Safety rebrands to focus on mental health, crisis response

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 9, 2023

The newly rebranded University of Iowa Office of Campus Safety, which houses all university safety services, will change crisis intervention responses and more UI executive officer oversight. The idea...

A former Kum & Go is seen on Burlington Street in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The store closed to the public on Friday, April 31.

UI students shocked by Kum & Go closure

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 9, 2023

The future of the plot of land on 25 W. Burlington St. where a Kum & Go gas station used to sit remains undecided. The Kum & Go convenience store and gas station closed March 20, and...

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Iowa City reacts to new legislation that would ban books in schools K-12

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 9, 2023

Iowa City has been a go-to location for renowned authors as an UNESCO City of Literature, but a new book-banning bill proposed by the Iowa Legislature may restrict some books from landing in Iowa...

Photo contributed by Emma Huntzinger

New “Late Night Resources” signs debut in downtown Iowa City

Sydney Libert, News Reporter April 9, 2023

A new collaboration between the University of Iowa, CommUnity Crisis Services, and the Iowa City Downtown District is bringing awareness to local mental health and late-night safety services. During...

Michael Feldbauer, president of the Flagler County Drug Court Foundation, holds a Narcan nasal spray and the demonstration device, Saturday February 4, 2023 during a training session at Iglesia Pentecostal Ebenezer de Bunnell Church. Narcan reverses drug overdoses caused by opioids. Dtb Flagler Narcan 9

FDA approves opioid treatment Narcan for over-the-counter

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 9, 2023

The access to use and training to administer the opioid-overdose antidote naloxone, also known by brand name Narcan, is expanding for Johnson County residents, law enforcement, and emergency responders. The...

A student takes notes during Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, visit to the University of Iowa at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Iowa Young Americans for Freedom organized the event.

UI student organizations call for suspension of Iowa Young Americans for Freedom

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter April 8, 2023

After flyers were posted in downtown Iowa City showing a conversation between UI College Republicans Chair and Iowa Young Americans for Freedom by an unknown person, five student organizations began...

University of Iowa Center for Advancement Vice President David Dierks speaks during a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for 13 years and served the university for more than 65 years. Dierks shared a story when student protestors in the ‘70s attempted to kidnap Boyd from his office and Boyd invited the students in for coffee.

Hundreds gather to honor former UI President Willard ‘Sandy’ Boyd

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor April 7, 2023

Willard “Sandy” Boyd walked through the center of a crowd of Vietnam War protesters in May 1970 on the Pentacrest to address the University of Iowa student body. Despite a warning from campus...

University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean and Professor of Law Kevin Washburn speaks during a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for 13 years and served the university for more than 65 years. Washburn told a story about how Boyd used to go to university football games with a book under his arm to read during the game.

Photos: Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 7, 2023

Over 500 people attended a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for...