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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

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City of Coralville appoints Kyle Nicholson as new police chief

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 25, 2024

Coralville recently swore in a new police chief on Sept. 17 to replace Shane Kron, who served in the role for the past 34 years. Newly elected Kyle Nicholson says he wants to create more peer support...

Goats stick their heads out of their pen at Healing Prairie Farm in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2024. Healing Prairie Farm is a youth crisis stabilization center equipped with farm animals and 24-hour crisis resource staff members. After opening earlier this year, the farm and its resources are now fully open to the public.

Healing Prairie Farm fully open to support struggling youth

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 25, 2024

A collaboration between CommUnity Crisis Center, United Action for Youth, and Johnson County has resulted in a new mental health service opening for troubled youth in the area. The Healing Prairie...

Kratom capsules are seen inside The Crown Liquor and Smoke shop in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Recently, Iowa City City Council members have discussed regulations regarding Kratom supplements.

Iowa City City Council’s Kratom stance shifts following public feedback

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 25, 2024

In response to growing community concerns, Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will advocate for tighter regulation of kratom rather than an outright ban. The shift comes as the debate over...

The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm sign is seen at the entryway of the farm in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The poor farm will undergo construction in the coming weeks.

Johnson County’s Historic Poor Farm, Peak Construction Group work together to further community education

Nic Cazin, News Reporter September 25, 2024

For nearly a decade, Johnson County’s Historic Poor Farm has focused on upgrades to make their site a reliable source of food production, agriculture education, and history education. Now, the...

Fishbait bassist J.J. Razor performs at the Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Fishbait formed in 2020 and released their first album in October of last year.

Photos: Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show

Emma Calabro, Jordan Barry, and Cody Blissett September 25, 2024

Dozens of Iowa City residents made their way Saturday night to Gabe's 50th Anniversary Show on September 21. The night featured performances from local bands Lou Sherry, Acoustic Guillotine, Cactus 5,...

Professor Martin Grace speaks during an interview in his office in the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 12. Grace is one of several "transformational hires" brought on by the University. He previously taught at Georgia State and Temple University.

Transformational Hiring Program continues to foster exceptionalism at the UI

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 24, 2024

Two new faculty hires at the University of Iowa demonstrate its continued dedication to exceptionalism. Oct. 1 will mark the first day of work for two new faculty members hired by the UI from its Transformational...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics complex is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024. The hospital recently hosted an event to help caregivers put car seats into cars.

UIHC and Safe Kids Johnson County collaborate to host child safety seat event

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 24, 2024

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and Safe Kids Johnson County offered child safety seat instruction and installation assistance at a free drive-up event Sept. 19. Several UIHC...

Fishbait guitarist Thomas Halligan performs at the Gabe’s 50th Anniversary Show in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2024. Gabe’s has been a pillar within Iowa City’s music scene, hosting local and nationally renowned bands. Fishbait released their first album in Oct. of 2023.

Gabe’s celebrates 50 year anniversary highlighting acts of all ages

Madison Schuler and Riley Dunn September 24, 2024

Vibrant music reverberated down the rickety flight of stairs, drowning out the buzz of conversation as five local bands took the stage at Gabe’s. Music lovers packed together near the foot of...

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...