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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 Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

UI DEI committee identifies retention, belonging as obstacles for CLAS members

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 16, 2023

Low faculty retention and belonging were among the top issues addressed in the 2022 annual University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report released...

The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

UI vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean resumes

Sydney Libert, News Reporter January 16, 2023

The University of Iowa relaunched its search for the next vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean after deciding to pause in October 2022. Brooks Jackson, current...

The Iowa City Marketplace is one of the areas that is a target for the energy efficiency grant. The Iowa City Marketplace is seen in Iowa City on March 2 2021.

New national discount store to open in Iowa City Marketplace

Kate Perez, News Editor January 16, 2023

The south side of Iowa City will soon have a new national discount store. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location is expected to open this year. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a store selling closeout and...

Iowa City community members march in the Unity Rally and March in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

Johnson County residents, elected officials march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor January 16, 2023

Over 200 Johnson County residents and elected officials marched on Monday morning from Eastdale Plaza to Mercer Park Gym while singing the gospel song “We shall overcome” in honor of Martin Luther...

A police officer walks through the crime near the entrance of Brother’s Bar and Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Officers were able to detain the shooter, no one is believed to have been injured.

Photos: ICPD respond to Pedestrian Mall Shots Fired

Ayrton Breckenridge and Matt Sindt January 14, 2023

Iowa City Police Officers responded to reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall, on Jan. 14, 2023. According to an official statement by the City of Iowa City, officers responded at 3:56 p.m....

A police car sits near the entrance of Brothers Bar & Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. No one was injured and officers were able to detain the shooter.

IC police respond to shots fired in Pedestrian Mall

Kate Perez, News Editor January 14, 2023

Iowa City police detained a person after multiple shots were fired in the Pedestrian Mall Saturday afternoon.  According to a press release from Iowa City, police responded to a report of an armed...

Jury selection begins for trial of former University of Iowa student

Jury selection begins for trial of former University of Iowa student

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter January 11, 2023

The jury selection process started for former University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson on Tuesday, who was arrested and charged in June 2021 with first-degree murder for the alleged killing of...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague looks at a laptop during a Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City City Council appoints Andrew Dunn as councilor

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 10, 2023

The Iowa City City Council appointed Andrew Dunn on Tuesday night to fill the vacancy left by former councilor Janice Weiner, who resigned in November following her victory in the Iowa Senate. Dunn,...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Iowa City Hamburg Inn No. 2 to reopen in February

Cooper Worth, News Editor January 10, 2023

Hamburg Inn No. 2, the Iowa City restaurant famous for hosting political candidates, will reopen in February following confusion from restaurant staff and management surrounding its temporary closure. Kim...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021.

UI student among finalists for vacant city council position

Archie Wagner, News Reporter January 8, 2023

The Iowa City City Council named seven finalists to fill a vacant council position following Janice Weiner’s resignation on Nov. 9 to represent Iowa Senate District 45.  The council is expected...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Iowa City Hamburg Inn No. 2 to potentially close in 2023

Cooper Worth, News Editor December 30, 2022

Hamburg Inn No. 2, Iowa City’s famed restaurant for hosting political candidates, may close for the unforeseeable future, according to restaurant management.  Located at 214 N. Linn St., the...

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

Iowa City armed robbery suspect in custody

Kate Perez, News Editor December 19, 2022

An arrest has been made in connection to a Dec. 12 armed robbery near West Benton Street and Oaknoll Court.  At 12:35 p.m. on Dec. 12, a victim reported she had been robbed at knifepoint and her...