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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

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

Iowa City teen reported missing by police

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 31, 2024

Iowa City police reported Iowa City resident Arali Agustin Sala, 16, as missing since Sunday in a press release Wednesday. Sala was first reported missing to police on Tuesday at 11:14 a.m. but...

Latitude workers carry a new Iowa Health Care sign during a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Campus in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Mercy Iowa City begins new chapter as UI Health Care’s downtown campus

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy January 31, 2024

After months of bankruptcy hearings, biddings, and uncertainty toward the future of Mercy Iowa City, signage crews unveiled the hospital’s new look on Wednesday as the University of Iowa Health Care...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

Iowa DPS releases statement defending its agents’ actions in sports wagering investigation

Kenna Roering and Alejandro Rojas January 31, 2024

On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Public Safety released a statement defending its agents' actions in the sports gambling investigation involving student-athletes at the University of Iowa and Iowa...

Kilo plays guitar near his camp on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. At the time, Kilo was living within the southside encampment located off the Iowa River. “I never expected to be homeless in Iowa City,” Kilo said.

As fall and winter weather brings colder days to Iowa City, individuals living outside can be put at risk. Iowa City’s homeless population must navigate a set of difficulties which includes food insecurity, exposure to the elements and often personal traumas and or addiction. Despite the hardship, individuals have become increasingly resourceful and have built community-like networks as well as intricate encampments.

Photos: A City Within: An inside look at homelessness

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist January 30, 2024

Last fall I had the opportunity to be part of a documentary workshop sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Through the Changing Heartland workshop I spent...

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Heidi Wood holds Narcan naloxone nasal spray at the Medical Education Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy. Wood, along with other pharmacists at the university, say an increase in Narcan will be a positive for the community, “I want this to be flowing like water,” Wood said.

UI health experts push education on Narcan administration in Iowa schools

January 30, 2024

A University of Iowa professor and UI Hospitals and Clinics pharmacy specialist are working to increase educational training and access to Narcan after hearing concerns from teachers in Iowa schools. Ben...

Activists engage in a protest after a Young Americans for Freedom hosted an event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring conservative speaker Chloe Cole on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.

Johnson County officials call on county attorney to drop protester charges

Parker Jones and Sabine Martin January 30, 2024

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Jon Green will present a resolution on Thursday to the Johnson County Democrats to denounce county attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith for prosecuting several...

MacBride Hall is seen on April 17, 2022.

UI chemistry professors say learning assistants helps change classroom dynamic

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 29, 2024

Undergraduate learning assistants are now helping first-year students in University of Iowa chemistry courses — some of the most notoriously difficult classes on campus. UI chemistry professor Adam...

UI researchers receive $3.7 million grant to investigate cardiovascular diseases

UI researchers receive $3.7 million grant to investigate cardiovascular diseases

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 29, 2024

National Institutes of Health awarded a University of Iowa assistant professor and his team a $3.7 million grant to conduct a five-year study investigating how adverse childhood events may influence...

Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers

Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor January 29, 2024

The Daily Iowan has purchased two weekly newspapers near Iowa City — the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and Solon Economist. The acquisition from Dubuque-based Woodward Communications marks the first...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2023.

UI officials say dorm space will be temporarily limited for returning students after Mayflower sale

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 28, 2024

As the University of Iowa nears one year since Mayflower Residence Hall was put on the market, UI officials said on-campus housing for returning students will be limited in the interim period after...

The Black’s Gold Grill is seen in Peterson Residence Hall at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Black’s Gold Grill reopens to provide more UI west side campus dining options

Theron Luett, News Reporter January 28, 2024

After being closed for two years because of COVID-19, Black’s Gold Grill, located in the University of Iowa Peterson Residence Hall, was reopened on Jan. 21 for staff and students. The Black’s...

A University of Iowa police car is seen on Sunday, April 9, 2023. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

Man accused of stealing from Carver-Hawkeye Arena reaches plea deal Friday

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 27, 2024

Carlos Scott Jr., a Chicago man charged with stealing from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2023, reached a plea deal Friday. The deal reduced Scott’s initial seven counts of second-degree burglary...