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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

Nurses Joseph Hulsizer and Cassie Graves help students Ava Wheelock (left) and Caelan Cummins (right) donate blood during the 2024 Homecoming Blood Drive hosted by the DeGowin Blood Center in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. The blood drive was set up by the University, which partnered with the regional blood donation center ImpactLife, based in Davenport, Iowa.

Hannah Stuelke, Kid Captain Haidyn Ulrich team up for blood drive

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 23, 2024

With a national blood shortage affecting hospitals across the country, Iowa students and staff have rallied to increase blood donations. Through a partnership with Abbott, a global healthcare company,...

Aubrey McEnroe poses for a portrait outside of the Lindquist Center in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. McEnroe is a doctoral candidate in counseling psychology specializing in telepsychology.

Rural telepsychology program spanning across Iowa

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 23, 2024

About 220 miles from Iowa City lies the small town of Algona, a community built on a foundation of farming and family businesses, known statewide for its rugged forests and beloved annual festivals. One...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Woman arrested for stabbing near Iowa City airport

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 23, 2024

A homeless woman was taken into custody Friday evening after she reportedly chased and stabbed a man near the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The criminal complaint states that Kelli Rehwinkel, 44, proceeded...

Staff at Roxxy pose for a portrait during a ribbon cutting event in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Harmonic Hospitality announced new ownership of the bar.

Owners of Roxxy, Double-Tap, and Stuffed Olive rebrand

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 22, 2024

Iowa City is, first and foremost, a college town. Residents of a college town almost unanimously embrace certain elements of a specific lifestyle, like drinking, partying, and carrying on. This has been...

Fairgoers pass by the butter cow at the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in
Des Moines on Aug. 13. The butter cow is set to be displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of
American Art in August of 2025.

You butter believe it: Iowa State Fair to be featured in the Smithsonian Museum

Grace Olson, News Editor October 22, 2024

When representatives from the Smithsonian of American Art visited the Iowa State Fair butter cow artist Sarah Pratt, she was overjoyed to just show them a few of her sculpting tools. When she realized...

Bob Walker pets a goat during the first-ever bus tour at Walker Homestead in Johnson County on Oct. 20, 2024. The farmstead originally began as a farm-to-table service.

New agritourism coalition promotes business through bus rides around Johnson County

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 22, 2024

On a Sunday morning, Walker Homestead Farm and Winery was brought to life with spouts of dust on a gravel road beneath the tires of an Express Midwest charter bus. The bus tour left from Walker...

Volunteers Barb Hartgrave and Joyce Rozek sort through supplies during a donation drive for
Hurricane Helene victims set up by a partnership between Rozek and JMS Transportation in a
warehouse south of downtown Cedar Rapids on Oct. 13, 2024. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” Rozek said, who has worked in sales for multimillion, international companies like Grainger for nearly two decades. “I go home tired every night, but I go home with a huge smile on my face.”

Iowans impacted, rallying relief efforts after devastating hurricanes

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 22, 2024

For five agonizing days, Cedar Rapids father Brian Jones thought his daughter and grandson were dead, swallowed whole by the unexpected wrath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of inland North Carolina. “They...

University Heights forced to halt plans for speed enforcement cameras due to new state regulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 22, 2024

University Heights has had to put plans for speed enforcement cameras on ice because of new state regulations around traffic cameras. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law in May 2024 that required...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells instructions to players on the sideline during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

‘Captain Kirk’ stays steady during his 26th year

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor October 22, 2024

Shouts and screams reverberate throughout Melrose as hundreds of people dash to the gates after hours of tailgating, hoping to make it inside before kickoff. In bars, restaurants, and homes across...

Nir Ben-Shlomo runs the 5K with baby Ori during the Zeta Tau Alpha 25th 5K run for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness in Iowa City on Oct. 13, 2024. The sorority raised almost $20,000 and had over 100 participants.

Zeta Tau Alpha holds philanthropic 5K for 25 years

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 22, 2024

For the last 25 years, runners in the University of Iowa’s chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha have hit the pavement, pounding out miles to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Starting...

A Centennial Park sign is seen at Centennial Park in North Liberty, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. A fundraiser was held at the park in an effort to reach its fundraising goal of $3.5 million for renovations.

Nightmare on Ale Street raises money for North Liberty Centennial Park

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 21, 2024

On one spooky afternoon, the city of North Liberty made progress toward its fundraising goal of $3.5 million as it continues to host community fundraisers for the progress of Centennial Park. To achieve...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Missing Iowa City child found in Indiana

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 21, 2024

An Iowa City 11-year-old who was reported missing was found in Indiana early Monday morning. The child was reported missing on Sunday. The child was found with Ronique Pittman, 36, of North Carolina....