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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

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

English Language Learning program sees an influx of students

Zoe Smith, News Reporter November 17, 2024

In eighth grade, Pedro Marra’s parents told him and his brother Vinny they were going to pack everything up from their home in the bustling city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for a new opportunity in Iowa...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council has been discussing how it would like to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat.

Here’s how Iowa City can fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2024

After Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will be leaving his District C seat by the end of the year, the city council is determining its next steps to fill his imminent vacancy. According...

Members of the Iowa City Community School District meet on Nov. 12, 2024. Meetings take place every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the district’s Educational Services Center. ICCSD is partnered with Iowa Reading Corps to assist students' literary skills.

Iowa City schools embrace partnership with Iowa Reading Corps

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 17, 2024

Across the U.S., many students in school find themselves struggling with certain subjects, such as math or reading. Tutoring programs exist throughout the country to assist students by offering...

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

Swisher teen killed in fiery crash on I-380 Saturday

Emma, Jane November 17, 2024

Just after midnight on Saturday, a 17-year-old was killed in a car crash on I-380 Southbound, near mile-marker 5.  The victim has been identified as Kaden Blair, a resident of Swisher. Blair was...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

UI fraternity under investigation for alleged hazing

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor November 15, 2024

The University of Iowa’s Alpha Delta Phi chapter has been ordered to suspend all operations pending an investigation into hazing after police discovered several dozen pledges blindfolded in the basement...

Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Food Policy Council hosts packed happy hour at Lone Ox Smokehouse & Company

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 14, 2024

On Thursday night, every table and barstool at The Lone Ox Smokehouse & Company in Lone Tree was full as the Johnson County Food Policy Council hosted a lively happy hour event at the newly opened...

Former head coach of the Iowa women’s basketball team Lisa Bluder watches from the sidelines during a field hockey game between No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 California at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Bears, 3-1.

Shelter House supports Johnson County homeless for 40 years

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 14, 2024

Guests gathered at Hancher Auditorium Thursday evening to celebrate Shelter House’s 40th anniversary at its fundraising gala. The organization also offers rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention,...

The Adler Journalism Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

UI students gain marketing practice with journalism school professor’s new book

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 14, 2024

When Travis Vogan, a professor in the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communications, launched his most recent book, he knew he would need some help getting the word out to the world....

Different speakers addressed the crowd during the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Plaza by the Iowa Memorial Union on Nov. 11 in Iowa City, Iowa. The event was put on by the Veterans Association at IOWA (VAI) to celebrate Veterans Day.

New UI Veteran and Military Council bolsters community for service members

Zoe Smith, News Reporter November 14, 2024

Veterans and military service members take up much of the University of Iowa’s campus, whether it’s through teaching and leading classes, participating in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps,...

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

State Rep demands UIHC fellow’s termination for online post. Free speech experts disagree.

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 14, 2024

The day after the election, University of Iowa Health Care pediatric cardiology fellow Mayank Sharma stirred controversy with a strongly-worded post on X, formerly known as Twitter, seemingly directed...

Bruce Teague and members of the airport commission pose for a portrait during the ribbon-cutting at the conclusion ceremony of the Iowa City Municipal Airport’s solar project on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. A total of 300 solar arrays were installed and will be officially powered in the next few weeks.

Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrates new $1 million solar array

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 14, 2024

The Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrated its new solar array Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $1 million project is a culmination of more than a month of construction and an overarching...

A plot of land where a proposed well would be placed is seen outside of Oak Grove off of Oakdale Blvd. in Coralville on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Coralville proposes $3 million well project to boost water supply

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 14, 2024

Due to an expanding population in Coralville, the city is looking for ways to support the growing population with a proposed $3 million water well.  The city applied for a State Revolving Fund...