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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 Regina Catholic Education Center class meets in a small group with their teacher on Sept. 3. Education Savings Accounts, or ESAs, have led to an increase in families enrolled in private schools.

A race to the top: public and private schools battle for enrollment

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor September 10, 2024

With the introduction of education savings accounts, or ESAs, more families in Iowa are choosing private education, causing Iowa's public schools to expand marketing efforts in an attempt to keep families...

An Iowa City Transit bus is seen on Madison street in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Ridership has been on the rise since a fare-free program was put into place

Iowa City considers continuing fare-free bus program, starting new transit projects

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 10, 2024

The fare-free program has allowed 1.5 million rides in the last fiscal year. The program accommodates all 13 lines in the Iowa City area, which includes a network that runs to Coralville. Within a...

A North Liberty volunteer checks vegetables before the opening of the current North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5. The pantry has recently seen a rise in the number of people they serve.

North Liberty Community Pantry moves forward with new $4 million facility

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 10, 2024

As food insecurity rates continue to rise in the state of Iowa, so has the number of people needing food pantry services. In response, North Liberty Community Pantry officials are expanding their facilities. The...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

Ongoing gambling lawsuit gains eleven current and former Iowa, Iowa State athletes

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 10, 2024

A federal lawsuit involving Iowa and Iowa State just grew bigger.  Eleven current and former athletes of the two schools are accusing Iowa’s Division of Criminal Investigation, or DCI, of illegally...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences departments considered for restructuring

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 10, 2024

The University of Iowa will propose restructuring multiple departments within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2025 at the upcoming Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 18. The university...

Police officers walk through Marcus Theaters before a Young Americans for Freedom group screening of Matt Walsh’s “Am I Racist” at the Coral Ridge Mall on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Walsh came to the University of Iowa’s campus in April of 2023 for a screening of “What is a Woman?” at the Iowa Memorial Union.

Young Americans for Freedom hosts Matt Walsh movie screening

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 9, 2024

University of Iowa Young Americans for Freedom hosted a pre-screening of Matt Walsh's documentary “Am I Racist?” at Coral Ridge Mall on Monday night, drawing an audience of just over 100.  The...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

New Iowa law forces Iowa City schools to limit excused absences in their district

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 9, 2024

As the new school year begins, districts in Iowa, including the Iowa City Community School District, have seen some changes in attendance policy resulting from legislation passed by the State of Iowa...

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

Three teens charged in violent incident at West

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 9, 2024

Three teenagers from Johnson County are being charged with one count of first-degree burglary following a reported stabbing at Iowa City West High School in August. A criminal complaint alleges...

Board Members are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Iowa City Community Schools are considering a cell phone ban with the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Iowa City Community School District considers banning cellphones in classrooms

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 9, 2024

Cellphone and computer usage policies in the Iowa City Community School District classrooms may face changes in the coming months, as the board has begun discussing a possible cellphone ban. The discussion...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during an Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa City is currently developing a plan to address affordable housing.

Iowa City developing five-year plan to address affordable housing

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter September 8, 2024

With over 30,000 University of Iowa students converging on Iowa City every time the summer folds into autumn, housing both long-time residents and students has become an ongoing struggle for the city....

Board Members are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The Iowa City Community School District voted to close Hills Elementary on March 26, 2024.

Iowa City school district discusses plans for former Hills Elementary site

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 8, 2024

After tense discussions between the Iowa City Community School District and the City of Hills over closing Hills Elementary School, both parties are now working together on future plans for the site...

Board Member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice President Molly Abraham are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. ICCSD began a new model for middle school, moving sixth graders to a new building to increase clubs and activities.

The Iowa City Community School District transitions to new middle school model

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 8, 2024

The start of a two-year transition from a junior high to middle school model for the Iowa City Community School District has gone smoothly, according to district officials. Sixth graders were taken...