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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

North Liberty Library director Jennie Garner poses for a portrait at the North Liberty Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

North Liberty Library director wins leadership award from Iowa Library Association

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 20, 2024

Jennie Garner has never held a job in any other library than the North Liberty Library. For 27 years, Garner has seen the library move and expand in size and staff. What once started as a 1,200-square-foot...

Voters fill out their ballots at Catlett Residence Hall on Election Day in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

JoCo LGBTQ+ support services increase in demand following election

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor November 20, 2024

As the results of Election Day continue to settle across the country, many members of the LGBTQ+ community are grappling with feelings of betrayal, fear, and uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Vehicle catches fire outside Mayflower Residence Hall

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 20, 2024

A vehicle caught fire outside of Mayflower Residence Hall around 2 p.m. Wednesday.  The vehicle, which appears to be approximately a red, early 2000s Chevy Impala, caught fire while parked on Dubuque...

Undergraduate Student Government members meet during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union Black Box Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

USG votes to pass its parking voucher initiative for dead and finals weeks

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 19, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government voted 48-2 to pass SSB 22, a dead week and finals week parking voucher initiative.  The bill will allocate $3,000 of USG’s budget to 750...

Andrew Dunn is sworn in to become a councilor during an Iowa City City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Council to fill vacant seat by special election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 19, 2024

The Iowa City City Council has elected to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat through a special election. In October, Dunn announced he would resign from his District C seat because...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Iowa City one step closer to new rules dictating location of tobacco retailers

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 19, 2024

Iowa City is close to final passage of new rules that would place restrictions on where tobacco retailers could operate within the city. The second reading of the rules passed in a 7-0 vote and...

Proctor & Gamble labs are seen off of Lower Muscatine Road in Iowa City on Oct. 25, 2024.

Iowa City residents, DNR, EPA, work together to search for sources of pollution

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 19, 2024

Eleven months ago, Iowa City residents asked for an answer and claim they heard silence in return. Men and women who allege they have suffered for years tried to stand against the expansion of an enterprise,...

University of Iowa Students inspect prairie seeds during a prairie restoration class taught by Professor Mike Fallon at the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Johnson County on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The class partnered with the BurOak Land and Trust field crew to pick seeds to plant at other prairie restoration sites.

Students restoring prairies across Iowa City

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 19, 2024

Students in the Prairie Restoration course at the University of Iowa have planted new gardens for years throughout the Iowa City area.  Michael Fallon, adjunct instructor in the Department of Earth...

Leaves move on a sidewalk on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 4, 2022. Iowa City is currently encouraging residents to leave fallen leaves on their lawns.

Iowa City embraces initiative to leave leaves on lawns

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 18, 2024

This autumn, Iowa City is recommending that its residents leave their leaves in their yards, promoting healthier lawns and soil. This practice is not new for Iowa City climate ambassador Robert Traer,...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI’s Undergraduate-to-Graduate programs increasing in popularity

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 18, 2024

As the job market becomes more demanding and post-undergraduate opportunities become more limited, an increasing number of students are looking for graduate opportunities. In response, the University...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council may dedicate 36 project-based vouchers to be used by the Shelter House if it wins a $7.5 million federal grant. The grant funds would be used to build a supportive housing complex featuring 36 one-bedroom apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Shelter House applying to $7.5 million grant for new housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 18, 2024

Shelter House is applying to a multimillion-dollar federal grant that would help the organization construct more permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. The new shelter...

Erin Lane works in her office at the Lindquist Center in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 18, 2025. Professor Lane was awarded the 2024 School Counselor Advocate of the Year Award from the Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA).

Erin Lane receives Iowa School Counselor Advocate of the Year award

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 18, 2024

When Caroline Canby was asked who she thinks is the most supportive, influential, and patient figure, there was no hesitation before saying Erin Lane. Canby, a second-year student in the master’s...