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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 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...

Captain John Good shows an overnight sobering cell during a tour of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office on April 20, 2023. Good explained that sometimes multiple inmates at a time have to sleep on the floor.

Johnson County officials continue discussions on future of county jail

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg September 4, 2023

Discussions between Johnson County officials are ongoing over the potential renovation or reconstruction of the county jail. At the Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session on Aug. 23, a...

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

FIJI sexual assault trial to change locations due to extensive media coverage

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 3, 2023

The trial involving the University of Iowa fraternity Phi Gamma Delta, known as FIJI, will be moved from Johnson County to Tama County, according to court documents. The lawsuit was brought by UI...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa center Monika Czinano celebrate after a victory over No.6 Colorado at the 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on March 24, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark reacts to Nebraska women’s sports attendance record

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2023

The Nebraska women’s volleyball team set the world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event on Wednesday — and it caught the attention of women’s sports pioneer and Iowa women’s...

A firefighter saws through the Advanced Technology Laboratories during a fire on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert urged people to avoid the area around 10:54 a.m. On Thursday, Firefighters and other first responders arrived at the building to fight an active fire at around 1:30 p.m.

Photos: Second Active Fire at Advanced Technologies Lab

Emily Nyberg, Grace Smith, and Ayrton Breckenridge September 1, 2023

An active fire broke out at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27...

A firefighter takes a ladder to the area of a fire at the Advanced Technology Laboratories on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert urged people to avoid the area around 10:54 a.m. On Thursday, Firefighters and other first responders arrived at the building to fight an active fire at around 1:30 p.m.

Second fire in two days reported at Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 1, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Fire officials responded to another fire at the University of Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on Friday morning after one broke out the...