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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

Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI professor receives $300,000 grant for research with international students

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 12, 2024

Wayne Polyzou, a professor in the physics and astronomy department at the University of Iowa, has received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to do work overseas in Poland and Ukraine.  The...

A student puts toppings on their frozen yogurt at Yotopia in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Yotopia will be hosting a Fill it Forward event to kick off their 13th anniversary, in which a percentage of sale proceeds will be donated to a shelter house.

Yotopia, USG hosts ‘Fill it Forward’ event to raise money for Shelter House

Nic Cazin, News Reporter September 12, 2024

A late-night study spot for college students, a fun date activity, or a sweet treat for the family, Yotopia is vital to many in the Iowa City community.  September marks Yotopia’s 13th birthday,...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

UI staff member arrested for near $1 million theft

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 12, 2024

Former University of Iowa staff member Brian Busch was arrested Thursday following a state audit report that showed he diverted nearly $1 million in UI funds to a personal bank account.  According...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Johnson County will close applications for public housing on Oct. 1.

Iowa City Housing Authority to close public housing applications

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 12, 2024

Iowa City residents will no longer be able to apply for public housing units because of a years-long waitlist for the city’s public housing program. The Iowa City Housing Authority recently announced...

February 19, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Gunna (front) and DJ Khaled (back) during the 2022 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Field House.

University of Iowa eligible for free concert through Tinder competition

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 12, 2024

College students across the country can use Tinder to find potential dating partners — or to potentially earn a free Gunna and GloRilla concert. As a new school year begins, so does a new Swipe Off...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The University of Iowa reported 5,208 first-year students for the 2024 school year, the third highest in school history.

UI welcomes over 5,200 students to class of 2028

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 12, 2024

With an enrollment of 5,208, the class of 2028 is the third-largest in the University of Iowa’s history, according to a report released Thursday. According to the report, the incoming class number...

A 9/11 remembrance sign is posted during a Young Americans for Freedom event at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The group set up flags and held an event to honors those lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Young Americans for Freedom hosts commemorative 9/11 event

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 11, 2024

University of Iowa Young Americans for Freedom spent the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by remembering the day in Hubbard Park. Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, makes it a point...

Mercy Hospital Iowa City is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Oral Arguments for a lawsuit against Mercy began at the Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Iowa Supreme Court hears oral arguments for $97 million medical malpractice suit

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 11, 2024

Oral arguments were heard in front of the Iowa Supreme Court Wednesday for a two-year-old trial regarding medical malpractice in which an infant suffered brain damage.  Kathleen and Andrew Kromphardt,...

KRUI Studios headquarters is seen inside of the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, September 9, 2024. KRUI recently flooded, causing a two week hiatus from production.

UI radio station faces thousands of dollars worth of damage

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 11, 2024

KRUI, the student-run radio station on the University of Iowa’s campus, is running on backup programming after their studio faced severe water damage on the first day of classes. Exactly what damages...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Iowa City Community School District receives violent threats via Snapchat post

Isabelle Foland, News Editor September 11, 2024

An unidentified school in the Iowa City Community School District received violent threats from an anonymous Snapchat user Wednesday. In an email to district families and staff, Superintendent Matt...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

One person dead after electrocution Wednesday

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 11, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department and Fire Department were called to respond to a reported electrocution at 9:53 a.m. Wednesday.  Units were dispatched to Herbert Hoover Highway and Eastbury Drive...

Iowa City Community School District Board member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice-President J.P. Claussen hold a meeting at the Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools discuss potentially changing elementary school organization

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 10, 2024

The Iowa City Community School District announced on Sept. 3 that the district has entered the beginning phases of reevaluating the organization of elementary schools in Iowa City.  The announcement...