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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 University of Iowa's College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic building is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

UI College of Dentistry faculty member Akimasa Tsujimoto awarded Nakao Foundation Research Grant

Archie Wagner, News Reporter September 18, 2022

A University of Iowa professor will determine which tooth filling material is best for the adults in terms of longevity and health. Akimasa Tsujimoto, a University of Iowa College of Dentistry and...

The Municipal Airport is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.

Commercial airlines struggle with increasing flight demand, lack of pilots

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter September 18, 2022

As a national pilot shortage sweeps across the country, Iowa’s commercial airports are also searching for more aviators. Smaller, regional airports, like the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids,...

Photo illustration of a face mask in Burge Residence Hall on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022.

COVID-19 cases worry some UI students living in residence halls

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 18, 2022

After Johnson County moved into a medium community level of COVD-19 from a low level on Sept. 7, some University of Iowa students living in residence halls noted that the number of student's with COVDI-19...

University of Iowa Counseling Service director Michael A. Fletcher poses for a portrait at UCS Westlawn in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Fletcher started in his new position as UCS director in July 2022 with 14 years of higher education experience. He said he enjoys helping people reach their full potential. “There’s something so gratifying about helping someone in need.”

UI welcomes new University Counseling Services Director

Danny Willis, News Reporter September 18, 2022

University of Iowa Counseling Services welcomed Michael Fletcher as its new director in July, marking a switch in control for the program. After five months without a director, the Jamaica native...

On the Record: Sept. 16, 2022

On the Record: Sept. 16, 2022

September 16, 2022

In this week's episode of “On the Record'', Managing Editor Eleanor Hildebrandt and Producer Carly Dalberg chat with three special guests. They catch up with Daily Iowan news reporter Emily...

Ambulances are seen in the Johnson County Ambulance Services in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2021.

Johnson County Ambulance Service sees increase in call volume

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter September 15, 2022

The Johnson County Ambulance Service saw an 11 percent increase in the volume of calls it received compared to 2021. The service has experienced 14,315 ambulance calls so far in 2022. Fiona Johnson,...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

Regents pass $630 million appropriations request, additional $1 million to increase mental health services

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 15, 2022

The Iowa Board of Regents unanimously passed its $630.5 million appropriations and operations request for its fiscal 2024 budget on Thursday. At the meeting, $1 million was added to the request...

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, Pulitzer Prize winning Journalists and Authors along with moderator Ben Kieffer speak on stage at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. Sept. 14, 2022.

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein visit Hancher Auditorium, discuss U.S. political climate

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter September 14, 2022

Pulitzer Prize journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein gave a lecture on the parallels between the political atmosphere in the 1970s and today in the University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium on Wednesday. Woodward...

The Undergraduate Student Government held their weekly meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

UI officials propose Iowa Memorial Union renovations, decommissioning Iowa House Hotel

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 14, 2022

Proposed renovations of the University of Iowa Memorial Union move Student Health and Wellness into the building, aimed to increase student accessibility to services. The construction, costing an...

Happy Hollow Park is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

Decision to restore Iowa City Happy Hollows Park’s ‘skinned’ infield tabled

Archie Wagner, News Reporter September 14, 2022

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission shelved plans to consider restoring Happy Hollows Park’s baseball field until 2024 on Wednesday. The Happy Hollow Park baseball diamond, on 800 Brown...

Iowa City Community School District President Ruthina Malone speaks on class sizes at a school board meeting for the Iowa City Community School District on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022

Iowa City School Board appoints Molly Abraham as newest board member

Virginia Russell, News Reporter September 14, 2022

Molly Abraham, appointed to the Iowa City School Board on Tuesday, plans to use her unique perspective as longtime district educator and administrator during her time on the board. As educator in...

Aron Aji, Director of MFA in Literary Translation at the University of Iowa poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

UI to establish translation and global literacy center with over $1 million

Colin Votzmeyer September 14, 2022

A new center at the University of Iowa will promote translation and global literacy across the undergraduate curriculum and overall research. The UI was granted more than $1 million to establish...