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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Protesters yell chants during a protest in support of Palestinian people, held by Iowans For Palestine, at the University of Iowa Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Iowans for Palestine were joined by community members and a City High School walkout, who voiced frustration and anger over the Jan. 18 Iowa House of Representatives resolution that supports Israel and condemns Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. About 50 protesters yelled chants and marched around downtown after the chants.

Over 50 Iowa City high school students walk out of class to protest Israel-Hamas war

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 26, 2024

Over 50 students from Iowa City high schools gathered on the Pentacrest Friday afternoon to protest the Israel-Hamas war.  Protester chants included “Israel bombs, USA pays, how many kids have...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa City begins process to update comprehensive plan

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 25, 2024

The City of Iowa City started the process of an extensive update to its comprehensive plan, which is a non-regulatory document the city uses to guide its decisions in zoning and land use decisions. City...

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

Iowa City man sentenced to federal prison for possession of ammunition as a felon

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 25, 2024

A second Iowa City man was sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition despite being a felon according to a press release Thursday.  Antonio Airhart, 33, will be spending...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police arrest three suspects for shots fired on Christmas morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 25, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department made three arrests in connection to shots fired on Dec. 25, 2023, according to a press release Thursday. ICPD arrested Coralville resident Bhupi Singh, 21, and Iowa...

Activists gather outside the Iowa Memorial Union during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the IMU’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the N Madison St. and W Jefferson St. intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

IC Human Rights Commission calls for dismissal of charges against Chloe Cole protesters

Parker Jones, Managing Editor January 24, 2024

Iowa City’s Human Rights Commission released a statement on Wednesday condemning the arrests of several transgender and nonbinary protesters in Iowa City, as well as the state government’s treatment...

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

UI Health Care implements temporary mask requirements in some hospital units

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 24, 2024

Amid respiratory virus season, University of Iowa Health Care is temporarily requiring masks inside facilities for certain patient populations. As of Jan. 11, UIHC asked employees, visitors, and...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

IC Northside Neighborhood Association succeeds in attempt to change city housing code

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 24, 2024

New residential single-family and duplex buildings constructed in Iowa City’s northside will now have a height limit of 27 feet as opposed to 35 feet to maintain neighborhood consistency and affordability. This...

Daily Iowan, UI journalism school to produce Iowa women’s basketball photo and essay book

Daily Iowan, UI journalism school to produce Iowa women’s basketball photo and essay book

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 24, 2024

Hawkeye fans will be able to take a peek into the world of Iowa women’s basketball through a new photo and essay book by journalists at The Daily Iowan and the University of Iowa School of Journalism...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI Health Care to assume operations at Mercy IC Jan. 31

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy January 24, 2024

Mercy Iowa City will transition to the University of Iowa Health Care on Jan. 31, according to an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday morning. Mercy and UIHC will still operate as separate...

The Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, house is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

UI student Makéna Solberg’s lawsuit against former FIJI member Broc Hawkins dismissed

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2024

University of Iowa student Makéna Solberg’s lawsuit due to a reported sexual assault by former Phi Gamma Delta member Broc Hawkins was dismissed with prejudice by the courts on Monday. The filing,...

Tada Goto, 15, and Jerry Li, 15, work through a task during an Iowa City Robotics organization meeting at the Kirkwood Regional Center in Coralville, Iowa, on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. IC Robotics participated in GoBabyGo, a program in Iowa City where the organization built a mini jeep for a child with muscular dystrophy.

IC Robotics club gives boy with muscular dystrophy modified mini car, plans to help more children

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2024

Iowa City Robotics, a team of robot-building high schoolers, gave a 16-month-old boy the chance to explore the world on wheels. Modified with a push-to-accelerate button, extra Styrofoam padding,...

The Iowa City Kirkwood campus is seen on Feb. 17, 2023.

Southside residents fearful of industrial development in old IC Kirkwood campus

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 23, 2024

When Anne Marie Kraus, a southside Iowa City resident, is out in her garden tending to her plants, she said she is often bombarded with many scents. These scents are not the pleasant aromas of peonies...