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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

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Lead volunteer and educator of the Iowa Farm Sanctuary Kevin Recknor scratches Phil the water buffalo’s chin inside a barn near Oxford, Iowa, on Sept. 25. The Iowa Farm Sanctuary provides a safe haven to rescued and neglected farm animals.

‘Injured and angry’ water buffalo rescued in Johnson County

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 8, 2024

A water buffalo that was freely roaming through the backyards of residents in Des Moines just one month ago has found a new home at the Iowa Farm Sanctuary near Oxford, Iowa. Named Phil, the water...

Board of Regents members listen to a free speech training update during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Sept. 18.

‘It’s about rural Iowa’: UIHC looks to address high cancer rates across the state

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 8, 2024

“We aren’t just concerned about cancer in Iowa City but also across the state,” University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said during an Oct. 8 Iowa Board of Regents meeting. The special...

Kashmir Sood constructs a gyro cheeseburger at Zolly’s Grill in the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City on Oct. 5. Zolly’s serves unique burgers and Halal-certified gyro.

Zolly’s Grill opens in Old Capital Mall

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter October 8, 2024

Zolly’s Grill is officially open and on the rise in Iowa City. Zolly’s Grill — a new Mediterranean-American fusion restaurant — celebrated its opening in the Old Capitol Mall on Sept. 21....

Protesters hold up signs displaying past protests in Iowa City for International Day of Action for Palestine by Iowans for Palestine at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Oct. 5. During the protest, speakers led chants, and told personal stories.

Year-long war has affected UI

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 8, 2024

Oct. 7 marked a year since Hamas militants invaded Israel, leaving almost 1,200 dead and taking 250 people hostage in an unprecedented attack. Now, a year later, the ripple effects of the ensuing war,...

(Left) Elinor Levin, Iowa House of Representative candidate for District 89, speaks at an event in the Iowa Memorial Union Leadership Room on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2022. (Middle) Adam Zabner, democratic candidate running for Iowa House District 90, speaks during the University of Iowa Faculty Staff Legislative Forum at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, April 18, 2022. (Right) House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst speaks during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. University Democrats at Iowa hosted the three local representatives at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

Local representatives speak to University Democrats at Iowa

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 7, 2024

Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst as well as local representatives Adam Zabner and Elinor Levin spoke to a crowd of students at the Iowa Memorial Union Monday night. The event was hosted...

Ian Haworth speaks during the Young Americans for Freedom sponsored event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s North Room on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Haworth is a conservative writer and podcast host.

Campus conservative group hosts pro-Israel speaker one year after Hamas attack

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg October 7, 2024

A small crowd of supporters gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union’s North Room on Monday to hear from Ian Haworth, a Jewish and conservative media personality, exactly one year since the Oct. 7 attack...

Board of regents president Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. The University of Iowa’s new School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability plans to bring together students, faculty, and researchers interested in sustainability, sciences and the environment.

A look at the UI’s plan for a new School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 7, 2024

For the last four years, the University of Iowa has declared its intention to integrate sustainability into its teaching, research, and public engagement missions. It’s following through on that promise...

Dr. Beth Livingston poses for a portrait in her office on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Livingston’s online program ‘Abuse is not Love’ provides education on domestic abuse.

Tippie researcher assists global domestic abuse prevention program

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 7, 2024

Four years ago, a professor and researcher at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business began working with a nonprofit program spawned from Yves Saint Laurent, a French fashion and beauty...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police Station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022. According to the UI's 2024 Clery Report, there was a significant increase in reports of sexual assault from 2023.

New report shows spike in sexual assault reports on UI campus in 2023

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 7, 2024

According to the University of Iowa’s 2024 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, Crime Statistics and Fire Safety Annual Report, reports of rape on campus more than doubled in 2023 compared...

Lead Mechanic Drew Boss (right) helps a community member fix a bicycle at the Iowa City Bike Library on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The organization serves as a city resilience hub where individuals can access information and support in the case of an emergency event.

Iowa City prepares for weather-related crises with information and resources

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 7, 2024

Iowa City is around a year into a pilot program for community “resilience hubs,” which will provide educational programming and support to residents during times of weather-related emergencies. According...

Children catch wildlife during the first Wings and Wild Things Festival at Kent Park in Oxford, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The festival included hands-on experiences with Iowa wildlife.

Reptile meet-and-greet promotes conservation in Johnson County

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 6, 2024

Johnson County community members got hands-on with wildlife Sunday in the first-ever “Wings and Wild Things Festival.” Taking place at Kent Park in Oxford, Iowa, the festival aimed to promote and...

Attendees and employees gather during a ribbon-cutting event in celebration of Oasis Falafel’s 20-year anniversary in business, sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Greater Iowa City is one of the organizations that partnered to create a Board Leadership Program, which began Oct. 3.

Three organizations partner up to train nonprofit leaders

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter October 6, 2024

A new initiative in Johnson County is working to prepare people to serve as board members for nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation of Johnson County, Greater Iowa City, and United Way of...