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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

University of Iowa Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering Yuliang Xie poses for a portrait in front of Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Sept. 22, 2022.

UI assistant professor of biomedical engineering receives grant to combat lung disease

Virginia Russell, News Reporter September 22, 2022

University of Iowa Assistant Professor Yuliang Xie received a grant from the National Institute of Health to develop a lab-on-a-chip invention and help further advancements in fighting and understanding...

Kid captain Anjali Sahu walks out to the field with Iowa football players during Kid’s Day at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Aug. 13, 2022.

Anjali Sahu thriving in Kid Captain spotlight

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 22, 2022

Anjali Sahu, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, loves being at the center of attention. So, when her family found out the 6-year-old was going to be a kid captain, they knew she’d fit the role. Carey and...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss during a budget meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Jan. 12, 2022.

Johnson County poll workers to receive a $2 pay increase

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter September 22, 2022

With the midterm election approaching, election workers in Johnson County will receive an increase in their hourly pay, as county officials try to attract more election workers.  The Johnson County...

Students walk and bike to and from class at the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. The University of Iowa has enrolled their third largest freshman class in history, with 4,986 students in total.

UI high enrollment numbers attributed to campus visits and program accolades

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter September 21, 2022

The University of Iowa’s enrollment is growing amid a decline in the amount of people pursuing post-secondary education in the U.S. This year, there are 1.4 million fewer students enrolled in...

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

UI student arrested for disorderly conduct, disturbing lawful assembly at event in Iowa Memorial Union

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter September 21, 2022

A University of Iowa student was arrested on Tuesday night after kicking a table during a Turning Point USA at the UI meeting, a conservative nonprofit student organization, in the Iowa Memorial Union.  The...

Shelter House executive director Crissy Cannganelli speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Cangaenlli has served for the past 18 years at the Shelter House and attended the meeting as the City Council approved a collaborative plan with Shelter House helping to fund full-time civilian positions for homeless street outreach.

Iowa City City Council extends Shelter House street outreach and engagement specialist program

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert September 20, 2022

The Iowa City City Council unanimously voted to approve a three-year agreement with Shelter House to continue the street outreach and engagement specialist program Tuesday.  The council entered...

Senators sit in at an Undergraduate Student Government Meeting in the Black Box Theater in the IMU on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

USG passes resolution to establish Election Day as UI holiday

Archie Wagner, News Reporter September 20, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government passed a resolution pushing to establish Election Day as a university holiday. The group voted to pass the resolution at its Sept. 20...

Linn Street is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2022.

Iowa City expands free Wi-Fi to Northside

Sydney Libert and Cooper Worth September 20, 2022

 Iowa City residents now have access to free Wi-Fi in most of the city’s public areas — including the historic Northside.  City officials announced the internet connection expansion on Sept. 8,...

Director of higher education programming Dr. Barry Schreier poses for a portrait on the steps outside of the Lindquist Center on Sept. 19, 2022.

Suicide prevention program at UI offers realistic scenarios for faculty, staff, and students

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 20, 2022

 New updates to the University of Iowa’s suicide prevention training program provides different paths for faculty, staff, and students to see realistic scenarios.  Kognito, a mandatory training...

An online training program created by Prof. Beth Livingston to identify potential signs of domestic abuse is seen on a laptop on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

UI professor develops online education program with Yves Saint Laurent to identify abusive relationships

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter September 20, 2022

Beth Livingston, a University of Iowa associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, helped create an online training program released this year aimed at helping people identify intimate partner...

Johnson County parents struggle to find accessible child care

Johnson County parents struggle to find accessible child care

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 20, 2022

Tia Kohrt, a nurse and mother of three from Tiffin, Iowa, encounters barriers when searching for child care for her nine-week-old.  “The biggest challenge I have faced is all the licensed centers...

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UI’s new ombudsperson Chanelle Reese looks to improve student outreach

Sydney Libert, News Reporter September 19, 2022

Three months into her position, the University of Iowa’s ombudsperson Chanelle Reese is aiming to increase student awareness of the services that Office of the Ombudsperson provides.  The Office...