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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI hosts week of events and awards to recognize international students

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The University of Iowa is acknowledging international students this week with an international photo contest, multicultural showcases, movie nights, and discussions with scholars from around the world. The...

The Iowa Department of Transportation building in Coralville is seen on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Iowa Mobile ID is now available to allow Iowans to store a digital copy of their ID on their phone.

Iowans can now present driver’s licenses through mobile app

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The Iowa Department of Transportation announced in early November that residents of Iowa can now add their driver’s license to their phone to present at places such as bars, tobacco shops, airports,...

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New older adult living neighborhood in the works for Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 20, 2024

A living complex for individuals over 55 years old with over 100 housing units and various amenities could be coming to the west side of Iowa City. On Wednesday night, the city’s Planning and Zoning...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Iowa Supreme Court overturns $97 million malpractice verdict

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court overturned a historic $97 million medical malpractice verdict on Nov. 8, dismissing the record-setting 2022 award tied to a botched birth case, citing legal errors during the trial...

Hyper Energy Bar is seen during its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in Iowa City. This is Hyper’s first location outside of the Des Moines Metro Area.

Hyper Energy Bar celebrates grand opening in Iowa City

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter November 20, 2024

Hyper Energy Bar, Iowa City’s newest energy drink franchise, opened Wednesday, bringing a new caffeine option to the Iowa City community. In the small space that houses Hyper Energy Bar, the white...

Jinann AbuDagga works with robotics during a Robotics and Assistive Devices (RAD) Lab on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. AbuDagga built and programmed the robots used in the 2024 Dance Gala.

This year’s co-stars of the 2024 Dance Gala? Robots.

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 20, 2024

A collaboration between the University of Iowa College of Engineering and the Dance Program opens up a world of potential projects. But, for the 2024 Dance Gala: Agile, the result was something no one...

Corridor CANstruction sculptures at the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Monday, Nov. 11. The public and a panel of local judges are set to vote for the best sculptures. All cans will be donated to the CommUnity Food Bank to help those in need.

CANstruction competitions bring in over 5,000 cans of food

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 20, 2024

As shoppers perused through the Coral Ridge Mall last week, they encountered abnormal artwork all throughout: sculptures made of cans. CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank hosted the first CANstruction...

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...