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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

Johnson County Emergency Medical Services team leaves the Johnson County Ambulance and Medical Examiner building in Iowa City to respond to a call on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

JoCo supervisors give $1.3 million in supplementary funds to county ambulance services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 14, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors gave $1.3 million in supplementary funding to the county ambulance services at the end of the budget year as a result of a growing call volume and rising supply...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Sentencing hearings set for parents of former UI student, attempted murderer Ali Younes

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 14, 2023

Alfred and Lima Younes will soon be sentenced for their roles in the escape of their son and former University of Iowa student Ali Younes earlier this year, according to court filings Wednesday. Alfred...

Attendees converse outside during a Immigrant Welcome Network event at 1109 Prairie Du Chien Road Open House, in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.

Home to temporarily house refugees, immigrants opens in Iowa City

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 13, 2023

The Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County opened its first temporary “Welcome Home” Wednesday evening for immigrants looking to relocate to Iowa City.  The three-bedroom and one-bath...

Faulty Senate Secretary Mary Charlton looked at the others on the panel at the Faculty Senate at the Old Capital in Iowa City on Sep. 12, 2023

UI Faculty Senate approves motion to change ‘lecturer’ title

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 13, 2023

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate held its first meeting of the semester Tuesday, and passed a motion to change the title of “lecturer” to “assistant professor of instruction or practice.” As...

An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Man reportedly made sexual comments to junior high students Wednesday on Iowa City walking trail

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 13, 2023

A man allegedly made sexually explicit comments to South East Junior High students on Court Hill Trail early Wednesday, according to the Iowa City Police Department. Police are warning the public to...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

ICPD investigating burglary in Peninsula Neighborhood

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 13, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is seeking public assistance in a burglary that occurred in the Peninsula Neighborhood on the night of Sept. 7. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void...

Early detection of Parkinson’s being developed with an algorithm by UI professors

Early detection of Parkinson’s being developed with an algorithm by UI professors

Sasha Evenko, News Reporter September 12, 2023

Professors at the University of Iowa are looking to use a computer algorithm to detect the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, a debilitating neurological disorder that results in tremors and other...

Skip Kempnich gives his blood at ImpactLife on Sept. 5, 2023. ImpactLife is a blood donation center in Coraville working to combat the blood shortage.

Coralville blood bank ImpactLife sees shortage of donors

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 12, 2023

ImpactLife, a blood donation center in Coralville, has seen a drop in the number of donors over the past three months, according to center officials. Kirby Winn, the center’s manager of public...

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

Meet the candidates for Iowa City City Council ahead of the November election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 12, 2023

A total of seven candidates put in their bids for the ballot of the upcoming Iowa City City Council election on Nov. 7. Of the seven candidates, three are running for two open at-large seats, three...

Hart Epstein, the owner of Harry’s Bar and Grill, poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Harry’s Bar and Grill brings retro spin to Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter September 12, 2023

Iowa City’s newest dining experience, Harry’s Bar & Grill, brings a unique perspective to the old-school diner vibe and an all-day breakfast menu with East Coast inspiration. Owner Hart...

The Johnson County Courthouse on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Jack McCaffery, son of Iowa basketball head coach found guilty for fatal accident in May

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 12, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery, son of University of Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, was found guilty in court filings Tuesday for failing to yield to a pedestrian.  McCaffery was...

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UI police investigating theft and burglary on west side of campus

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 11, 2023

A burglary and theft on the west side of the University of Iowa campus are under investigation by the UI Police Department, according to a press release from the Office of Campus Safety. The report...