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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

College of Public Health is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Iowa again ranks second for highest, fastest-growing number of cancer cases in US

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 20, 2024

Iowa continues to have the second-highest and fastest-growing number of cancer cases in the U.S., the Iowa Cancer Registry reported Tuesday. The Cancer in Iowa report notes that Iowa has the fourth-highest...

Mazahir Salih interacts at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes. (Sahithi Shankaiahgari/The Daily Iowan)

IC Councilor Mazahir Salih advocates for more funding, outreach to immigrant community

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 20, 2024

Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilor Mazahir Salih expressed concerns over the city’s relationship with its immigrant community and the grant funding opportunities they may be missing out...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Johnson County rolls out county-wide free home energy audit program

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 20, 2024

Johnson County residents who live in rural areas will now have access to free home energy audits to save money on their bills and encourage energy sustainability. The program that started...

A volunteer laughs with a resident during a Glamour Gals event at Melrose Meadows on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Glamour gals aims to go to one retirement home per month and paint resident’s nails and make crafts.

New UI GlamourGals volunteer, paint nails of Melrose Meadows Retirement Community residents

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 20, 2024

Nail polish bottles, lotion, bracelet beads, and string were spread across two pink tables as members of the University of Iowa chapter of GlamourGals painted the nails of residents at the Melrose...

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

Iowa Board of Regents to elect new president in meeting next Wednesday

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 20, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents is set to elect a new president to the board at its meeting next Wednesday. President Pro Tempore Sherry Bates is serving in the role after regent Michael Richards announced...

The John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

UI’s risk management and insurance program partners with health insurer Wellmark

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 19, 2024

A new partnership that will enhance student learning in the Tippie College of Business’s Vaughan Institute for Risk Management program has taken shape.  Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will provide...

Lisa Green-Douglass listens to a speaker during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

JoCo grant allows county organizations to recover after pandemic impacts

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 19, 2024

The Johnson County government is providing $2.1 million in much-needed grants, which will help the organizations better serve the community. The nonprofit capacity grant program agreement was approved...

A hawk from the Iowa Raptor Project rests on a handler’s hand during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Four birds killed in fire at Iowa Raptors Project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 19, 2024

A fire at the Iowa Raptor Project early Friday morning killed four birds and destroyed their enclosures. According to a release from the University of Iowa Campus Safety, the large fire was reported...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Johnson County Public Health reports health code violations at local restaurants

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 18, 2024

Johnson County Public Health completed its routine inspection of local restaurants and other food establishments, compiling 74 violations in 14 locations in January. Carlos O’Kelly’s of Iowa...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

Graduating Hawkeyes wear new regalia for commencement

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 18, 2024

Hawkeyes donned a new version of black and gold regalia at their commencement ceremony last fall. The change came after the University of Iowa acquired the new vendor Herff Jones, which offered...

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Iowa City police investigating attempted abduction

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 18, 2024

Iowa City police are investigating an attempted abduction that occurred on Saturday at a residence near Oakland Cemetery. Police shared Sunday that a 12-year-old boy reported that the perpetrator...

Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools add five virtual learning days to academic calendar

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 15, 2024

Iowa City Community School District school board members approved five days of virtual learning Tuesday night, but cautioned the virtual days would be a “last resort.” The board approved the...

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