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

Healthy Kids School-Based Health Clinics celebrates 15 years of service with a fundraiser

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter October 26, 2022

For 15 years, the Healthy Kids School-Based Health Clinics has provided free health services for Iowa City Community School District children. Now, the clinic is holding a fundraiser to mark its progression...

Students meet during an undergraduate student government meeting in the Black Box Theatre of the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 4 2022.

USG considers adding new Middle Eastern, North African, and Arab constituency senator

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 25, 2022

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government voted to push the decision to create  an identity constituency senator for Middle Eastern, North African, and Arab (MENA) students to a later...

Photo Illustration by Daniel McGregor-Huyer.

UI Student Support and Crisis Line successful in first year

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 25, 2022

The University of Iowa’s 24/7 toll-free Student Support and Crisis Line has responded to hundreds of students who reached out via text, phone, and online chat since its launch in October 2021. The...

The Jefferson Building is seen on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees visitors from the university community to help with independent problem-solving and conflict resolution.

UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees increase in visitors from 2021 to 2022

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 25, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Office of the Ombudsperson saw an increase in visitors during the 2021-22 academic year, according to its newest annual report.  At a UI Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday,...

The Hardin Library for Health Services building is seen on Oct. 24, 2022.

UI students with disabilities advocate for an accessible campus, main library

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 25, 2022

University of Iowa students are requesting the Main Library and Hardin Library for Health Sciences provide accommodations for people with disabilities during renovations. While the renovations are...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson spoke with The Daily Iowan reporters in Jesup Hall on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

UI president pushing to increase federal aid for students

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 25, 2022

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson is advocating for more federal financial aid for Hawkeys as debt forgiveness remains a hot topic throughout the U.S. President Joe Biden announced a loan...

Iowa City Community School District School board members listen to speakers during a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City schools to implement Narcan to fight opioid overdoses

Virginia Russell, News Reporter October 25, 2022

Licensed nurses in Iowa City schools will soon be able to administer Naloxone, also known as Narcan, to treat student, staff, and faculty opioid overdoses on school grounds.  The Iowa City Community...

Contributed photo by Archie Wagner.

UI Homecoming Executive Board pleased with turnout for new event Hawks Run Home 5K

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 24, 2022

In the first Hawks Run Home 5K, 65 current University of Iowa students and Iowa City community members participated in the run early Sunday morning. The 5K is a new event included in the UI’s...

Executive director of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Center for Worker Justice pays $20,000 in penalties, experiences issues with IRS

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 24, 2022

The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, a nonprofit based out of Iowa City, paid $20,000 to the IRS for late tax filing penalties. The nonprofit also experienced issues with its 501(c)(3) nonprofit...

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Victim identified in fatal Iowa City shooting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 24, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The Iowa City Police Department identified an Iowa City man as the victim of the fatal shooting on Van Buren Street on Sunday. Waymond Thomas,...

Contributed photo of Sam Jarvis.

Johnson County Public Health receives grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address social determinants of health

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 23, 2022

Johnson County Public Health received a $125,000 grant earlier this month from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address health care access and education in the county. The grant...

The Iowa marching band plays during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-7.

Women in Hawkeye Marching Band reflect on activity’s camaraderie in new project

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 23, 2022

University of Iowa alum Laurie Canady examined the history of women in the Hawkeye Marching Band related to the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Canady and the women involved with the “50 Years...