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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 Kum and Go Gas station is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Kum and Go has recently decided to change their name to Maverick.

UI students react to Kum & Go rebranding

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 21, 2024

It’s been the target of countless juvenile jokes ever since its name was adopted in 1975, but Iowa’s very own Kum & Go gas station chain might be in store for a rebranding. The potential...

Attendees of the Iowa Legal Aid fundraiser mingle at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The fundraiser featured Big Grove’s new sour beer named Fruitfully Just.

Big Grove Brewery unveils fundraising beer for Iowa Legal Aid

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 21, 2024

Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City unveiled its new beer, Fruitfully Just, during a Thursday evening launch event. Proceeds will benefit Iowa Legal Aid. Iowa Legal Aid, founded in 1977, is a nonprofit...

Dr. James Byrne poses for a portrait with his cancer foam in his lab on Nov. 14, 2024. Bryne is a University of Iowa assistant professor using foam made of new, biocompatible materials to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments.

UI researchers receive funding for clinical trials in new cancer treatment

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 21, 2024

A perfectly constructed cappuccino is more than just espresso and milk. The foam that beautifully tops the drink is not just a work of art — it’s a science. Researchers like James Byrne at the...

A ballerina performs during the annual tree lighting ceremony at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital on Nov. 21 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Nolte Dance Academy performed alongside the tree lighting.

Stead Family Children’s Hospital celebrates the holidays

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 21, 2024

To kick off the holiday season, Stead Family Children's Hospital patients, families, and faculty gathered to celebrate a tree lighting on Thursday. The event marks the beginning of the holiday season...

Photo contributed by Maria Drout

UI alumna named to 2024 Time100 Next list

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 21, 2024

When Maria Drout graduated from the University of Iowa in 2010 with a degree in physics and astronomy, she never could have expected that over a decade later, she’d be making an international name...

The remnants of an exploded lithium ion battery at a demonstration hosted by New Bedford Fire Department.

Iowa City sees increase in battery fires at landfill

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 21, 2024

When a lithium-ion battery is crushed, internal short circuits create heat inside the battery too quickly to be released. This leads to overheating and eventually, a chemical reaction called thermal...

Beaver population remains stable as trapping season begins

Beaver population remains stable as trapping season begins

Zoe Smith, News Reporter November 21, 2024

As hunting season begins for beavers this year, people across the state of Iowa are recognizing the importance of beavers and their contributions to the environment. “They're nature's engineers,...

Water fills a cup from a dorm faucet in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Many cities in Iowa have fluorinated drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.

Robert F. Kennedy wants to remove fluoride from water. What does that mean?

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 21, 2024

On Nov. 2, Robert F. Kennedy, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Health Secretary, claimed via the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that the Trump White House will advise...

The Tiffin City Hall is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

$10 million rec center in the works for city of Tiffin

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 20, 2024

With a population of just over 6,300, Tiffin is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. Its rapid development has presented a number of needs for the community, including an indoor recreation...

Photo contributed by Ella Schmidt

UI hosts week of events and awards to recognize international students

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The University of Iowa is acknowledging international students this week with an international photo contest, multicultural showcases, movie nights, and discussions with scholars from around the world. The...

The Iowa Department of Transportation building in Coralville is seen on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Iowa Mobile ID is now available to allow Iowans to store a digital copy of their ID on their phone.

Iowans can now present driver’s licenses through mobile app

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The Iowa Department of Transportation announced in early November that residents of Iowa can now add their driver’s license to their phone to present at places such as bars, tobacco shops, airports,...

Renderings contributed by Western Home Independent Living Services, Inc.

New older adult living neighborhood in the works for Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 20, 2024

A living complex for individuals over 55 years old with over 100 housing units and various amenities could be coming to the west side of Iowa City. On Wednesday night, the city’s Planning and Zoning...