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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

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...

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...