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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 researchers receive over $700,000 grant from NASA

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 29, 2024

The University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy Department recently announced a team of researchers, led by professors Gregory Howes and Daniel McGinnis, who will investigate how turbulence in the solar...

Panelists Joy Harjo (left), Juan Felipe Herrera (middle), and Sandra Cisneros (right) speak during Latino-Native American Alumni Alliance Reunion at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2024. Native American and Latino speakers spoke at a panel and shared traditions.

Latino and Native American Alumni Alliance and Cultural Center celebrate 50 years

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 29, 2024

Alumni, students, faculty, and staff gathered Sept. 27-29 to celebrate 50 years of the University of Iowa Latino and Native American Alumni Alliance at its Alumni Alliance Reunion.  The event was hosted...

A potential new member opens her letter and finds out her sorority during Bid Day for sororities in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. There were almost 600 new members at this year’s ceremony, which took place in Macbride Hall before moving out to the Pentacrest for a celebration.

Photos: Iowa Sorority Bid Day 2024

Ava Neumaier and Jessy Lane September 29, 2024

Hundreds of University of Iowa’s sorority members celebrated 2024 Bid Day on Sunday. Around 600 Potential New Members, or “PNM”s, who rushed for the last month receive acceptances in MacBride Hall,...

Tournament finalists Brandon Capper and Herve Cantrell face off in the final round of the University of Iowa Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25 tournament held in the Kinnick Stadium Ted Pacha Family Club on Sept. 28. Each of the two made it through five rounds of competition to make it to the final matchup.

Photos: Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist September 29, 2024

Participants, sponsors, and attendees filled the Ted Pacha Family Club in Kinnick Stadium for the Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25, presented by South Slope and Rival Warz on Saturday. The...

Matt Dannenberg is seen keg bowling during the Northside Oktoberfest at the Iowa City Downtown District on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The festival included beer samples, activities, live music, and even a kids section called ‘SodaFest’. Dannenberg mention that this is his second year attending the Northside Oktoberfest.

Photos: 28th annual Northside Oktoberfest

Emma Calabro, Assistant Visuals Editor September 28, 2024

Members of the Iowa City community flocked to the Iowa City Downtown District on Saturday to celebrate the 28th annual Northside Oktoberfest. The day began at 11:00 a.m., with events scattered until 6:00...

Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meet at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Following a growth in concerns over safety since the legalization of consumer fireworks in 2017, amendments to Johnson County’s Fireworks Ordinance were brought to the Board of Supervisors.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors consider changing fireworks policy

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 26, 2024

Amid growing concerns over public safety following the legalization of consumer fireworks in Iowa, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors are considering changing their policies on fireworks. Supervisor...

City Council members meet in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. The City Council is currently discussing potential changes to its four recurring grant programs.

Iowa City discusses changes to recurring grant programs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 26, 2024

The Iowa City City Council is discussing ways to improve collaboration and clarity among its four recurring grant programs. At the Sept. 17 work session, Mayor Bruce Teague said there have been...

Portrait of Christine Hensley

Gov. Reynolds appoints new member to Iowa Board of Regents

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 26, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Christine Hensley to the Iowa Board of Regents, announced in a release from the Governor’s office on Thursday.  An attendee of Drake University and St. Joseph...

Photo contributed by Kyle Nicholson

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...