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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

University of Iowa Police Department Officer Jess Bernard pets K9 Jago at the Campus Safety space in University Capitol Centre on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Jago is set to retire after 10 years of service.

UI police’s oldest, longest-serving K-9 Jago to retire after nine years of service

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 18, 2023

The University of Iowa Police Department’s longest-serving K-9, named Jago, is retiring on Saturday after one last call for service at the last Iowa home game this season.  Jago will be recognized...

Attendees plant flags during the Student Solidarity Walkout at the Pentacrest on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The demonstration was organized by the Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine.

Students walk out in support of Palestine, issue second open letter to UI

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 17, 2023

A week after sending a letter to University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson asking for a statement condemning anti-Palestinian rhetoric, among other requests, pro-Palestine protestors gathered for...

Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Mazahir Salih sworn into Iowa City City Council seat early due to state law stipulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2023

Mazahir Salih, a winner of one of the Iowa City City Council’s at-large seats this month, was sworn into her council seat on Friday instead of in January because of stipulations within the state...

Students stand outside of Burge Residence Hall during an evacuation at Burge Residence Hall on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. A Hawk Alert was issued at 11:29 a.m. to evacuate the building due to a suspicious package. Another Hawk Alert was issued at 12:06 p.m. stating the the issue was resolved.

Burge Residence Hall evacuated after suspicious package, incident now resolved

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg November 17, 2023

University of Iowa students evacuated Burge Residence Hall Friday morning because of a report of a suspicious package and possible bomb threat. The situation has since been resolved.  A Hawk Alert...

Activists engage with local law enforcement after a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the Iowa Memorial Union’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 in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

Six protestors at UI Chloe Cole lecture charged with disorderly conduct, interference with official acts

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 16, 2023

After a protest against the lecture of conservative speaker Chloe Cole on Oct. 16, six people were charged with disorderly conduct and interference with official acts.  Students and residents protested...

Newly elected President Pro Tem Jayne Finch speaks during an Iowa City Community School District School Board meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

Iowa City schools continue to implement restorative justice to discipline students

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 16, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is in the third year of five for its restorative justice program, which aims to address behaviors that might otherwise suspend or punish students. Since its...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI international student enrollment bounces back, regent universities see overall student increase

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 16, 2023

Student enrollment slightly increased at the University of Iowa and all regent-governed universities and international enrollment is on the rise, according to the fall enrollment report.  The UI,...

"This Book is Gay" at the Braintree Public Library on Wednesday February 15, 2023

IC high school students share concerns on district’s book bans

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 16, 2023

Several students from Iowa City High School expressed concerns at the Iowa City Community School District’s school board meeting on Nov. 14 about Iowa legislation that led to the district removing...

CIVCO Medical Solutions is seen in Coralville on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

CIVCO Medical Solutions prepares for $15 million building in Coralville

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 16, 2023

On Oct. 27, CIVCO broke ground on a new $15 million, 96,000 square-foot facility which will centralize departments and create opportunity for wider growth in the corridor. The facility is expected to...

Dean Kidd and Kevin Wyne hold a conversation during RAGBRAI in Iowa City on July 29, 2023. Multiple vendors set up on Clinton Street to give breakfast to bikers.

RAGBRAI stop in Coralville raises over $56,000 for local organizations, donations to IC schools

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 16, 2023

The RAGBRAI route traveled through Coralville this summer, which in turn raised over $50,000 in revenue and attention for local businesses and organizations.  Combined funds from the event, sponsorship,...

University of Iowa Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety Mark Bullock listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Regents approve restructuring of DEI offices nonessential to compliance, accreditation at state universities

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy November 16, 2023

After a long discussion, the Iowa Board of Regents approved recommendations on Thursday that will restructure DEI-related departments and offices necessary for compliance and accreditation at state...

Iowa Board of Regents member Robert Cramer makes a phone call during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Photos: Iowa Board of Regents Nov. 15 meeting

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor November 15, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The Iowa Board of Regents met on Wednesday at the University of Northern Iowa. The regents discussed a variety of issues, including campus public safety, UIHC’s development, ongoing...