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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 councilmember Pauline Taylor speaks during the Iowa City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor Pauline Taylor launches reelection bid

Will Bower, News Reporter August 23, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Pauline Taylor is running to secure a third term, she announced Tuesday. Taylor has represented District A since 2016. Taylor previously served as mayor pro tem from 2018-20....

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Iowa City police investigating Mercy Hospital parking ramp stabbing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 23, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is actively investigating a stabbing that occurred in a Mercy Hospital parking ramp on Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Iowa City Police,...

Illustration by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher.

Navigating the surge of artificial intelligence in higher education

Sabine Martin and Jami Martin-Trainor August 23, 2023

For an hour and 15 minutes twice a week, University of Iowa students file into the Seamans Center to talk about ChatGPT, its uses, and related ethical concerns in the course “Generative AI Tools: ChatGPT...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Cedar Rapids schools early release for extreme heat, IC to continue regular schedule

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 23, 2023

While some surrounding school districts are sending home students early on Wednesday because of extreme temperatures, Iowa City Community School District won’t cut classes short.  Superintendent...

State Board of Regents Greta Rouse, JC Risewick, and Robert Cramer prepare during a three minute intermission at a Board of Regents meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

State Board of Regents launch survey to collect community feedback

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor August 22, 2023

A survey by the members of the diversity, equity, and inclusion study group of the state Board of Regents was sent out to students and faculty of Iowa’s three regent universities on Aug. 7 as the...

Photo via University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Parents of attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes, charged with aiding in their son’s escape out of the country

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter August 22, 2023

Former University of Iowa student Ali Younes is still on the run after fleeing the United States to avoid a criminal trial for charges of attempted murder, first-degree robbery, and first-degree theft. In...

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

Jonathan McCaffery waives appearance at hearing next week

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 22, 2023

Jonathan McCaffery, 17, of North Liberty, and his attorney asked a Johnson County judge to waive his right to appear at his trial that starts next week.  McCaffery’s attorney Joseph Moreland...

Iowa Junior Emma Anderson works outside of the Main Library on the first day of fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Photos: First Day of Classes – Fall 2023

Emily Nyberg, Shuntaro Kawasaki, and Maddie Frette August 21, 2023

A heat wave brought in the fall semester at the University of Iowa on Monday. According to KCRG, an excessive heat warning was put in place through Wednesday, Aug. 23, and may be extended into Thursday,...

Luis Aispuro holds a sign during a workers strike in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Iowa City Starbucks employees continue to strike amid internal disputes

Will Bower, News Reporter August 21, 2023

Amid the blistering August heat, employees of the Clinton Street Starbucks went on strike and protested outside of their store Monday to demand better workplace treatment. Before Monday, the Starbucks...

Rob Miller, a freelance marketer working with Gold Cap Hospitality, posts an official announcement paper of the new ownership and October reopening of Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Gold Cap Hospitality buys Hamburg Inn No. 2 for planned October reopening

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 21, 2023

Gold Cap Hospitality, which collectively owns Iowa City restaurants Pullman Bar & Tavern and St. Burch Tavern, bought Hamburg Inn No. 2 with the intention of reopening the location in October.  Hamburg...

Signs advocating for worker’s rights at Starbucks during a strike in Iowa City on Aug. 21, 2023.

Iowa City Starbucks employees on strike again, temporarily close location

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter August 21, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  After employees from the Clinton Street Starbucks became the first to unionize in Iowa, its workers are on strike for the second time this year....

Students wait to take the “I” block photo before Convocation on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Convocation wraps up OnIowa week for the incoming Iowa freshman class.

UI class of 2027 brave extreme heat for convocation

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter August 20, 2023

During an extreme heat advisory on Sunday, thousands of University of Iowa first-year and transfer students sweated black and gold outside of the Pentacrest for convocation. The UI expedited the...