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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

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

Financial constraints loom over upcoming Iowa City budget year

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 10, 2023

The City of Iowa City’s next budget is almost certain to be tight because of several financial stressors, including property tax reforms, slow tax base growth, and inflation. These financial pressures...

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. This was the second day in a row that a fire was reported at the Advanced Technologies Lab.(Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Last week’s fires at UI Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories caused by reflecting heat

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 8, 2023

The two fires at the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories last week were caused by the heat of the sun reflecting on the outside of the building, according to the University of Iowa Office of Campus...

Lieutenant Travis Tyrrell shows students how to dust for fingerprints during a policing practicum course at the UCC in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Hands-on law enforcement training course returns to UI after COVID-19 hiatus

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 7, 2023

Hands-on training in law enforcement curriculum returned to the University of Iowa campus this fall after a hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A course, “Student Practicum in Policing,” offered...

Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

UI student Will Haddy steps into his role as the new MENASA constituency senator

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter September 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government established several new constituency positions last spring semester, including one called MENASA. The MENASA senator position, which stands for...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI sees slight increase in total student enrollment this fall

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 7, 2023

The University of Iowa’s total student enrollment slightly increased this semester, according to a report released Thursday morning. Total student enrollment rates increased by 27 students since...

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 to defer vote on $1 million in funding youth crisis services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 6, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors delayed a vote to approve over $1 million in funding for the Youth Crisis Stabilization and Emergency Housing Project on Wednesday to avoid legal troubles with...

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...