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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

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New research center at the UI to help aid in climate resilience

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 12, 2023

The University of Iowa’s College of Public Health received a $6 million grant to fund a new research center and aid in climate adaptation planning, or how to adjust to the effects of climate change,...

Photo contributed by Jack Brooks

Iowa City’s Public Works facility adds new solar array expected to last over 20 years

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 12, 2023

A new solar array was added to the roof of the Iowa City Public Works Facility to create sustainable power for the city building. This array brings the city a step closer to meeting its climate goals,...

Veterans and event goers hold a conversation at the reception after the University of Iowa Veterans Plaza Dedication at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

UI hosts dedication for new Veterans Plaza outside Iowa Memorial Union

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg November 10, 2023

The University of Iowa dedicated a new memorial for current and former Hawkeyes in the armed forces outside the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday afternoon — the day before Veterans Day. The UI Veterans...

A student protestor holds up a “Free Palestine” sign during a demonstration on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to President Barbara Wilson’s house on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

IC students organize pro-Palestine walkout on the Pentacrest Friday afternoon

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas November 10, 2023

Iowa City high school students and residents gathered on the Pentacrest on Friday’s chilly afternoon to protest the Israel-Hamas war. The protest is one of many in Iowa and nationwide regarding...

Yahir Jimenez leads student protestors in a chant outside of the President's Residence during a demonstration to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and ended at the President's Residence on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

Pro-Palestine students present open letter to UI President Barbara Wilson, walk out of classes

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 9, 2023

Students chanted “Barbara, Barbara, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide” among other phrases at a pro-Palestine protest on the University of Iowa campus Thursday. The group of over 50 students...

State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

UI to create task force to review campus diversity, equity, inclusion positions, initiatives

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 9, 2023

A state Board of Regents study group will present its final report and recommendations on a nearly seven-month study and pause of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at regent universities at the...

Contributed photo from Rachel Kilburg

Iowa City names a new economic development coordinator

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 9, 2023

Rachel Kilburg Varley recently started her new position as the Iowa City’s economic development coordinator, where she hopes to find new ways to grow the economy through arts and culture. Kilburg...

Student protestors gather on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to the President's Residence on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

Photos: Students hold a Pro-Palestine Protest and call on President Barbara Wilson

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist November 9, 2023

Yahir Jimenez and other student protestors held a pro-Palestine demonstration on the University of Iowa campus on Thursday. The protest demanded more support for Palestinian students during the ongoing...

Photo illustration by Theodore Retsinas

USG working to have protective Nightcap cover for drinks

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 8, 2023

University of Iowa third-year student Madison Ross is leading an initiative for Undergraduate Student Government to give students access to the reusable drink cover Nightcaps.   This is Ross’s...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

Iowa City sees higher voter turnout in Tuesday’s city council general election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2023

Iowa City voters are increasingly turning out for local elections, according to preliminary data from Tuesday’s general election for city council and school board. According to John Deeth, an...

Iowa City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Alleged shots fired near Iowa City High School, students released after brief lockdown

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor November 8, 2023

Alleged shots were fired in a neighborhood near Iowa City City High School on Wednesday, according to a message sent to school families and staff from Superintendent Matt Degner. The message was...

Members raise posters showing the final amount raised during the University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s “Day to Dance Marathon” Power Hour at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The organization raised $253,695.30 during its 24-hour fundraising event.

UI Dance Marathon raises nearly $254,000 in donations for pediatric cancer

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The song “Livin’ on a Prayer” was one of many that rang through the Iowa Memorial Union’s international ballroom Tuesday night as students participated in the University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s...