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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

A double exposure photograph shows traffic on Highway 6 and a pedestrian traffic light on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Iowa City planning pedestrian improvements to Highway 1 and Highway 6 area

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 24, 2024

Iowa City is in the planning stages of making the pedestrian experience by Highway 1 and 6 safer in the coming years. The city plans to add pedestrian and bike infrastructure to complete the existing...

State archaeologist John Doershuk and project archaeologist Veronica Mraz point out the structural integrity of a mastodon skull during a study at the Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist building in Iowa City on Sept. 12, 2024. The mastodon remains were found in Wayne County, Iowa, and the age is around 13,600 years old.

UI researchers examine 13,600-year-old remains of mastodon found in Iowa

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter September 24, 2024

Community volunteers and researchers at the University of Iowa came together to preserve history and make the discovery a lifetime. Members of the Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist were contacted...

SeatStock CFO Adam Hassan (left) and CEO Josh Cohen (right) pose beside their website SeatStock at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory in Iowa City on Sept. 12, 2024. SeatStock is a website designed to let students get sports tickets without the risk of being scammed.

UI students expand reach in gameday market

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 24, 2024

Earlier this year, five University of Iowa students came together to create a new online ticketing platform for students to sell to their peers. Just months later, the company is already looking to...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Recently, the University of Iowa dropped its overall ranking among U.S. universities according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings.

UI falls in overall rank, remains number one public nursing school in latest report

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 23, 2024

The University of Iowa fell in the overall rank for American universities, according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings, which were released Wednesday morning. Iowa was just...

A Harvest Moon, which also happens to be an exceptionally bright and large supermoon, is seen during a partial lunar eclipse as it begins to recede at about 11 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Indian River County, Florida. A mini moon will soon join the moon's orbit.

Earth is capturing a ‘mini moon’ in orbit

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 23, 2024

Earth is set to have a second “mini moon” for just under two months. The lunar companion will be in Earth’s orbit from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25. A mini moon is an object from space that is temporarily...

Chief of Iowa City Police Dustin Liston (left) and newly hired officer Gregory Lalla (right) speak about the recent hiring of new officers inside the Iowa City Police Department building on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Officer Lalla was a former Sergeant of the Davenport Police Department before returning to his hometown of Iowa City to work as an officer.

Iowa City Police Department nears full capacity for officers

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 23, 2024

For the first time in over three years, the Iowa City Police Department is nearing full capacity after hiring three new officers, one of whom brings a unique legacy as the son of the city's first female...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics complex is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024.

UIHC plans new cancer-focused research facility

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 22, 2024

University of Iowa Health Care recently gained approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to proceed with planning a new cancer-focused research facility. The need for the new building came from a lack...

Mayor Bruce Teague is seen during a City Council meeting at the Iowa City City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Teague and the Iowa City City Council recently agreed to make Iowa City a sister city.

Iowa City continues proposed overseas sister city discussion

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 22, 2024

The Iowa City City Council is continuing to discuss a proposed sister city partnership, which will expand Iowa City’s connections across the globe. In March, Iowa City joined Sister Cities International,...

An attendee asks about a molecular formation during the Iowa Climate Festival at the Museum of Natural History in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct 15, 2016. There were hands-on experiments at the Climate Science Fair for attendees to interact and learn with.

Iowa City Climate Fest celebrates five years

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 22, 2024

The City of Iowa City is heating up to host the fifth annual Climate Fest, a yearly, week-long event addressing climate change. Following two years of virtual and hybrid Climate Fests due to the COVID-19...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The University of Iowa recently began a program to get a certificate in artificial intelligence.

Nearly 600 students register for UI’s new AI certificate

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 22, 2024

With the demand for artificial intelligence expertise on the rise, the University of Iowa recently introduced a new HawkAI certificate program aimed at elevating AI skills and knowledge on campus. The...

City Hall employees participate in a meeting in the North Liberty City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2024. The structure cost $10 million dollars to construct.

North Liberty City Hall settles into central, permanent location

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 22, 2024

North Liberty City Hall has settled into its new forever home, located in the “hub” of the Johnson County community. In recent memory, the city of North Liberty has had four city halls, North Liberty...

Staff members hold the DVIP flag at the organization's 45th Anniversary Celebration in Coralville on Sept. 19, 2024. This included a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facilities DVIP is opening thanks to funding from the community.

DVIP celebrates new emergency shelter, 45-year anniversary

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 19, 2024

To celebrate 45 years of serving southeast Iowa, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, or DVIP, held an anniversary and ribbon-cutting celebration for its new emergency shelter Thursday. DVIP...