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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 outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Police arrest individual connected to September robbery, assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 11, 2022

The University of Iowa Police Department arrested an individual believed to be responsible for a robbery that occurred on Sept. 24, according to a press release from Oct. 11. Police arrested Darlin...

Jon Green speaks to the University Democrats at the Iowa Memorial Union, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Democratic Johnson County Board of Supervisors candidates meet students ahead of November election

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter October 10, 2022

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Democratic candidates Jon Green and V Fixmer-Oraiz emphasized the importance of connecting with students at a University Democrats at Iowa meeting on Monday ahead...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Roy Browning Jr. will plead to 2019 killing of his wife

Cooper Worth, News Editor October 10, 2022

Roy Browning Jr., who is accused of killing his wife in 2019, will plead to a lesser charge on Wednesday — avoiding the mandatory life imprisonment if convicted — and not go to trial. The details...

Sunset watchers gather to watch the sunset on the Capital in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Hawkeye Sunset Club helps UI students unwind with a view

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 10, 2022

While walking past the University of Iowa Old Capitol steps in the evening, passersby can witness a group of students gathered on the steps. These students, who are members of the Hawkeye Sunset Club,...

New Iowa City Community School District program to bring in paraeducators, train high school students

Virginia Russell, News Reporter October 10, 2022

High school students and adult paraeducators in the Iowa City Community School District are three months into earning teaching credentials in the classroom through a new state program.  The Teacher...

Contributed photo from Gursharan Virk

UI student serves his country while upholding religious beliefs

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter October 10, 2022

When he became a Hawkeye, University of Iowa third-year student Gursharan Virk was unable to wear his turban or keep his beard and wear a U.S. Air Force uniform.  Now, Virk is the first Sikh Air...

Jon Green, a county supervisor serving eastern Iowa’s Johnson County, is constantly checking polls to see where he and other democrats rank. Green, originally from Cheyenne, Wyo., knew he wanted to get into politics to become a “champion for national medicine and health care,” after his father had an expensive hospital experience because of what Green and his family believe to have been a spider bite.

Country Democrat: Jon Green’s path to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Jerod Ringwald, Photojournalist October 9, 2022

“A long way from Lone Tree,” a man calls out from a motorcycle while driving past Johnson County Supervisor Jon Green, who sports his usual Levi denim jeans, boots, and a cowboy hat while marching...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Iowa City Community School District sees high special education balance deficit, requests additional aid

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 9, 2022

After reporting a high deficit in the special education balance for the 2021-22 academic year, the Iowa City Community School District is seeking additional aid with approval from the school board. The...

Canned Goods sit on the shelves at the Food Pantry, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at the Iowa Memorial Union.

UI food pantries experience limits on multicultural food options

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 9, 2022

The University of Iowa’s food pantries are struggling to stock diverse food options as prices for groceries remain high. The UI’s two food pantries distributed approximately 100,000 pounds of...

Students find ways to cope and support families after Hurricane Ian

Students find ways to cope and support families after Hurricane Ian

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 9, 2022

Following the devastation of Hurricane Ian, University of Iowa students from Florida have been dealing with the aftermath by supporting their families from afar. Hurricane Ian touched down in Florida...

The first day of the fundraising event is held at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex, on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

UI student takes love for tennis to raise money for stroke awareness

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter October 9, 2022

University of Iowa students and Iowa City residents hit groundstrokes in the event to raise money for “Groundstrokes for Strokes” from Oct. 7-9. Second-year UI medical student Chirayu Shukla...

Eric Harris listens to speakers during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Recently, the Iowa Supreme Court recommended the dismissal of three charges against Harris, the former Iowa City commissioner.

Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission postpones chair, vice chair vote

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 6, 2022

The Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission postponed its vote on electing new a chair and vice chair at its Oct. 6 meeting. Since Amel Ali, the commission’s former chair, was suspended...