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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

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A sign reading “ABORTION RULEZ” is seen in a window behind a pro-life protester during an abortion protest and counter protest outside of the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Anti-abortion, abortion-rights counter protestors gather at Emma Goldman Clinic for national March for Life rally

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter January 21, 2023

While anti-abortion advocates attended the March for Life rally on Saturday in Washington, D.C., over 200 anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators gathered outside the Emma Goldman Clinic in...

Jackson trial: State rests case, defense calls friend, former Eagle Scout leader to testify

Jackson trial: State rests case, defense calls friend, former Eagle Scout leader to testify

Sabine Martin, Managing News Editor January 20, 2023

Lawyers of former University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson, who faces three counts of first-degree murder for the killings of his parents and sister in June 2021, built their case Friday on his...

Jackson Trial: UI student denies killing family in questioning

Jackson Trial: UI student denies killing family in questioning

Sabine Martin, Managing News Editor January 19, 2023

Former University of Iowa business student Alexander Jackson denied he killed his parents and sister to investigators multiple times in a video presented during testimony in the Linn County Courtroom...

The Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City is seen Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Melissa Whisler to serve as interim chief administrative officer at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 19, 2023

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics named Melissa Whisler as UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital interim chief administrative officer in December, and she recently started her role. Whisler began...

UI Health Care workers ask for 14 percent pay raise, regents propose 1.5 percent

UI Health Care workers ask for 14 percent pay raise, regents propose 1.5 percent

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter January 19, 2023

University of Iowa Health Care workers have protested working conditions since September, and a recent contract response from the state Board of Regents could deepen their concerns. The UIHC nurses...

Jackson trial: Jackson’s prints found on murder weapon, some prints inconclusive

Jackson trial: Jackson’s prints found on murder weapon, some prints inconclusive

Sabine Martin and Kate Perez January 18, 2023

Alexander Jackson — who is charged with the killings of his family members — sat in the Linn County courtroom on Wednesday while investigators took the stand to recall details of DNA collection...

Chase Bank employees pose for photos before Branch Manager Sean Peterson cuts the ribbon at a ceremony at Chase Bank in downtown Iowa City Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.

Chase Bank opens first Iowa City location

Kate Perez, News Editor January 18, 2023

A new Iowa City Chase Bank location opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning after moving into Iowa City in the fall of 2022. The branch, located at 105 E. Burlington Street,...

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

UI student charged after knocking someone unconscious while working as Sports Column security guard

Cooper Worth, News Editor January 18, 2023

A University of Iowa student who was working as a bar security guard at Sports Column Bar is facing charges after allegedly knocking someone unconscious while on the job in December 2022.  Cole...

A shelf of board games is shown from the inside of the board cafe, Fortuna in Iowa City on Sept. 29, 2021.

Fortuna Board Game Cafe in Iowa City to close at end of January

Kate Perez, News Editor January 18, 2023

Fortuna Board Game Cafe, a cafe created and themed around playing board games, is permanently closing after its opening in September 2021.  The two-story cafe, located in the Pedestrian Mall, announced...

Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn brings fresh perspective

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Former Iowa House candidate Andrew Dunn took a seat at the table last week with the Iowa City City Council in City Hall as its newest councilor. Dunn will serve for the remainder of former Councilor...

Iowa Faculty Senate's president Ana Rodriguez-Rodriguez speaks at the Faculty Senate Meeting in the Old Capitol. Sept. 13, 2022.

UI instructional track faculty voice concern for ‘class divide’ among instructors

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 17, 2023

University of Iowa instructional track faculty voiced feeling like “second-class citizens” compared to tenure track faculty on campus, a recent UI survey revealed. UI instructors said in the...

“Excluded No More,” “Escucha Mi Voz,” “Todo Para Todos,” and more signs are seen in the Johnson County Administration Building on January 24, 2022. About 100 protesters were pushing for funding from the Board of Supervisors Joint Entities Meeting.

Iowan immigrant advocacy group helps distribute $600 pandemic relief checks

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Escucha Mi Voz Iowa helped West Liberty become the country's first city to start distributing $600 pandemic relief checks to farm and meatpacking workers. On Jan. 2, the Iowa City community organization...