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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

A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside is seen at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions, specifically lack of heat regulations, made the breeding kennel unfit. Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is currently holding around 60 of the dogs.

IC animal shelter treating half of 131 dogs surrendered to police in investigation

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter August 25, 2023

The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center and other locations received 131 dogs Thursday following an investigation of a breeding kennel in rural Riverside, Iowa with unsafe living conditions.  Before...

Iowa City Community school buses are seen outside of Liberty High School on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.

Iowa City High School sends students home because of total power loss

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 25, 2023

Iowa City High School released students early Friday morning after a total power loss at 8 a.m., according to an email sent to families from Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Matt...

Organizers of the Iowa Memorial Union food pantry cut the ribbon during the pantry's grand opening in Iowa City on Thursday Aug. 24, 2023.

UI food pantry and clothing closet open space in Iowa Memorial Union

Will Bower and Roxy Ekberg August 24, 2023

The University of Iowa’s food pantry and clothing closet opened in a new space in the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday. The clothing closet and food pantry provide necessities for anyone with a...

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

Judge rules Jonathan McCaffery will not appear at trial next week

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 24, 2023

A Johnson County judge approved Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery’s request to waive his right to appear at trial on Wednesday.  Attorney Karina Miller will appear in McCaffery’s place at the start...

Supervisors listen to a speaker during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.

JoCo Board of Supervisors to soon vote on county paying for rape survivors’ medication

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 23, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will vote Thursday to decide if the county will pay for rape survivors’ medication — specifically birth control and emergency contraception.  The plan received...

The MidWestOne Bank sign is seen, on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI students begin classes in extreme heat

Sasha Evenko, Julia Rhodes, and Sydney Becker August 23, 2023

As students geared up for their first week of classes, extreme weather reaching temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit hit Iowa City. Jim Hladik, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said Iowa...

A firefighter looks at instruments on the panel on a firetruck during a fire on Woodlawn Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2022. More than five Iowa City Fire Department trucks arrived to the scene around 9 a.m.

Iowa City police investigating arson outside apartment building

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter August 23, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a reported arson outside of an apartment building on Wednesday.  The apartment complex, located at 1601 Aber Ave,. was found with multiple items...

Aug 22, 2023; Budapest, Hungary; Laulauga Tausaga (USA) celebrates after winning the women's discus with a throw of 228-0 (69.49m) on her fifth attempt during the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 at National Athletics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Photos: Laulauga Tausaga – Hawkeye gold to gold medal

August 23, 2023

Former Iowa track and field thrower Laulauga Tausaga became the first United States’ women’s discus gold medalist at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Tausaga's...

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...