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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

Johnson County receives high honor for solar energy accessibility

Johnson County receives high honor for solar energy accessibility

Grace Lynn Keller, [email protected] October 24, 2017

Clean energy has been making its mark in Johnson County, and the U.S. Department of Energy has taken notice. On Oct. 19, Johnson County was awarded the Gold Award by SolSmart, a foundation run by the...

UISG city council liaison Benjamin Nelson addresses the council regarding GPSGs memo to the council recommending an additional student government liaison representing graduate students

GPSG looks to have better relations with the city

Madison Purvis, [email protected] October 24, 2017

At the Oct. 17 Iowa City City Council meeting, the council discussed its position on the Graduate and Professional Student Government’s proposal to have a City Council liaison. The GPSG wants to form...

Contributed photo of Wendy Wintersteen (iowaregents.edu)

ISU’s new president is the only female currently leading a regent university

October 23, 2017

After a near six-month search process, the state Board of Regents announced Monday Wendy Wintersteen will serve as Iowa State University’s first female president starting Nov. 20. The regents and...

Several guests at the Northside Oktoberfest brought their pets on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The dogs were especially popular with the crowd.  (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Doggie Health Fair helps residents and their pets

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] October 23, 2017

Iowa City and Coralville area dog owners and their pets gathered at the Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park on Sunday afternoon for the first Doggie Health Fair, hosted by the Iowa City Parks & Recreation...

Flowers, messages and candles placed at a memorial Aug. 18, 2017 in Barcelona after the terrorist attack of The Rambla in Barcelona, Spain. The attack killed 14 and left more than 100 wounded. (Robin Utrecht/Abaca Press/TNS)

Breaking the silence of children affected by violence and terrorism

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] October 23, 2017

A panel discussion focused on how terrorism and violence affects children worldwide and how these issues are reported on by the media took place Sunday morning at the Iowa City Public Library. Maureen...

People gather in the Iowa City Public Library in October, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

‘Invisible and Ignored’ sheds light on experiences of women of color

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] October 23, 2017

A panel discussion hosted by the Witching Hour and Little Village on Oct. 21 at the Iowa City Public Library explored the thoughts and experiences of women of color. The panel, “Invisible and Ignored,”...

A man and a child walk at Wilsons Orchard in Iowa City on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Make A Wish Iowa granted 192 wishes in 2016. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Make-A-Wish held at Wilson’s Apple Orchard

Grace Lynn Keller, [email protected] October 23, 2017

Ripe apples dotted rows of trees at Wilson’s Apple orchard on Oct. 21, where a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Iowa was held. There were hors d’oeuvres, apple picking, crafts, and live music, but the...

A man and a child walk at Wilsons Orchard in Iowa City on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Make A Wish Iowa granted 192 wishes in 2016. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

DITV: Wilson’s Orchard, Wish Upon An Apple Tree

October 22, 2017

Food, children activities, live music and a beautiful day. That’s what made up the Make-A-Wish Iowa City fundraiser event, Wish Upon an Apple Tree. The goal of this event was to not only raise money...

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Local man wanted for forgery, theft

October 22, 2017

Authorities have a warrant out for a Coralville man on a forgery and a theft charges. Ricky Martin, 38, is suspected of committing forgery and second-degree theft on March 8. According to the affidavit,...

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Illinois man accused of stalking

October 22, 2017

Authorities have issued a warrant for an Oquawka, Illinois, man on a stalking charge. Cody Jones, 30, is suspected of committing a violation of a protective order by stalking on Aug. 31. According to...

People gather in the Iowa City Public Library in October, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Witching Hour: Director of Iowa Newspaper Association highlights media trends in Iowa

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] October 22, 2017

Whenever Susan Patterson Plank, the executive director of the Iowa Newspaper Association, is asked what she does for a living, she often responds with “saving democracy.” As part of Witching Hour...

The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Superheroes visit Stead Children’s Hospital

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] October 22, 2017

Who visited UIHC this past weekend? Was it a bird? Was it a plane? No. It was Superman and several of his superhero friends. On Oct. 20, several costumed characters visited patients at the University...

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