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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 Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, house is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Former UI student settles sexual assault lawsuit against FIJI

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 16, 2024

Makéna Solberg’s lawyer submitted an email outlining that a settlement had been reached in her lawsuit against former Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, members for allegedly sexually assaulting...

Community members and City Council members gather during a meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The City Council meets on the first and last Tuesday of every month.

Iowa City passes second consideration on Kratom ban

Shaely Odean, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The Iowa City City Council passed a second consideration for a ban on Kratom at their meeting Tuesday night. The councilors passed the consideration in a split 4-3 vote. Kratom is an herbal drug...

Pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Paul McCray Jr. poses for a portrait at the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Oct. 15. McCray received the 2024 Trailblazer Award from Emily’s Entourage for his work in gene therapies and finding treatments for cystic fibrosis.

UI professor receives award for cystic fibrosis research

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 15, 2024

Paul McCray Jr., a professor of pediatrics-pulmonary medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, was the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Trailblazer Award presented by Emily’s...

The Coralville City Hall is seen on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Recently, the city of Coralville made it unlawful to block public sidewalks.

Coralville makes blocking sidewalks unlawful

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 15, 2024

The City of Coralville has made it unlawful for people and materials to block public sidewalks due to recent issues with an individual occupying a city sidewalk and refusing to move. Before the...

Photo illustration by DI staff on the Ice House Single Track Trail in Iowa City on Oct. 10.

Ice House Single Track Trail opens

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 15, 2024

Iowa City’s Parks and Recreation Department opened a new Ice House Single Track Trail located at Terrell Mill Park. The bike track trail was officially ready for public use on Aug. 14, and it...

Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meet at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. In a formal meeting on Sept. 26, The board established a program to try and curb gun violence.

JoCo Board passes $208,000 agreement to reduce gun violence

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 15, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently enacted a new way to curb gun violence and community violence as a whole throughout the county: the establishment of a Community Violence Intervention...

Diana Helling marks a size for a coat for a clothing drive at River Community Church in Iowa City on Oct. 14. The Consultation of Religious Communities partnered with the Iowa City Police Department to host a clothing drive with winter coats. Telling joined the Consultation of Religious Communities form her home church, St. Thomas Moore.

New partnership brings winter gear to residents in need

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 15, 2024

For the first time, the Iowa City Police Department is partnering with the Consultation of Religious Communities for a winter clothing drive, combining their efforts to provide essential cold-weather...

A sign for Paper Crane as seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Paper Crane will be located at 121 N. Linn St. and is planned to be opened for business by the end of the month.

New casual ramen restaurant coming to Iowa City

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 15, 2024

Construction on a new, casual, traditional-Japanese-inspired restaurant on Iowa City’s north side is nearly complete. Once the space is fully moved in, service is expected to begin before the month...

Attendees interact with a volunteer at the Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City on Oct. 14. The Great Plains Action Society booth had free artwork and stickers.

UI student group hosts celebration for Indigenous People’s Day

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Iowa City residents gathered at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Monday afternoon to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a series of events honoring Native American presence, history, and culture. This...

A plot of land on 1002 N Summit Street as seen in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The Iowa City City Council recently approved the $750,000 purchase of 1002 and 1006 N Summit St.

Iowa City purchases empty lots to construct affordable housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Iowa City is in the early stages of constructing around 30 affordable housing units on North Summit Street. Tracy Hightshoe, the city’s director of neighborhood and development services, said...

Photo courtesy of Larry Lynn Gullett's obituary

Former Johnson County Conservation director leaves legacy of Land Back

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Larry Gullett, the longtime Johnson County Conservation director who played a pivotal role in returning seven acres of ancestral land to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, died last month, leaving...

Photo illustration by DI Staff

Johnson County sees slight spike in COVID-19 cases

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Johnson County is seeing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases as the fall flu season starts. The county health department is encouraging people to get tested and vaccinated for the new season. According...