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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

Leaves move on a sidewalk on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 4, 2022. Iowa City is currently encouraging residents to leave fallen leaves on their lawns.

Iowa City embraces initiative to leave leaves on lawns

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 18, 2024

This autumn, Iowa City is recommending that its residents leave their leaves in their yards, promoting healthier lawns and soil. This practice is not new for Iowa City climate ambassador Robert Traer,...

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

UI’s Undergraduate-to-Graduate programs increasing in popularity

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 18, 2024

As the job market becomes more demanding and post-undergraduate opportunities become more limited, an increasing number of students are looking for graduate opportunities. In response, the University...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council may dedicate 36 project-based vouchers to be used by the Shelter House if it wins a $7.5 million federal grant. The grant funds would be used to build a supportive housing complex featuring 36 one-bedroom apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Shelter House applying to $7.5 million grant for new housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 18, 2024

Shelter House is applying to a multimillion-dollar federal grant that would help the organization construct more permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. The new shelter...

Erin Lane works in her office at the Lindquist Center in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 18, 2025. Professor Lane was awarded the 2024 School Counselor Advocate of the Year Award from the Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA).

Erin Lane receives Iowa School Counselor Advocate of the Year award

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 18, 2024

When Caroline Canby was asked who she thinks is the most supportive, influential, and patient figure, there was no hesitation before saying Erin Lane. Canby, a second-year student in the master’s...

Students study at the Pappajohn Buisiness Building on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. The Tippie College of Business recently suspended admission to the Master of Finance program.

Tippie suspends admissions to Master of Finance program

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 18, 2024

At its November meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee approved the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business's request to suspend admissions to its Master of Science in...

The old capitol in Iowa City is seen on March 31, 2023.

Name released in UI fraternity hazing investigation

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor November 18, 2024

A name has been released in the investigation into the University of Iowa fraternity chapter Alpha Delta Phi for potential hazing. Joseph Gaya, 21, was arrested on Nov. 15 after police discovered several...

University of Iowa students study at the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. A recent report from Yale University showed that nearly 80 percent of undergraduate grades are A’s or A-minuses. This has caused discussion regarding grade inflation across universities nationwide.

UI navigates rising grade inflation

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 17, 2024

Groceries, gas, and, surprisingly, grades have all been victims of inflation over the past several decades. As teaching methods and policies have adjusted nationwide, an A has lost its value as it...

Photo contributed by Lois Albrecht

Johnson County Conservation Department hosts last seed harvest of the year

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 17, 2024

Lois Albrecht grew up on a small farm in southeast Iowa. As children, Albrecht and her siblings played outside often, which is where she gained her love for the outdoors. Her passion for the outdoors...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

English Language Learning program sees an influx of students

Zoe Smith, News Reporter November 17, 2024

In eighth grade, Pedro Marra’s parents told him and his brother Vinny they were going to pack everything up from their home in the bustling city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for a new opportunity in Iowa...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council has been discussing how it would like to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat.

Here’s how Iowa City can fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2024

After Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will be leaving his District C seat by the end of the year, the city council is determining its next steps to fill his imminent vacancy. According...

Members of the Iowa City Community School District meet on Nov. 12, 2024. Meetings take place every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the district’s Educational Services Center. ICCSD is partnered with Iowa Reading Corps to assist students' literary skills.

Iowa City schools embrace partnership with Iowa Reading Corps

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 17, 2024

Across the U.S., many students in school find themselves struggling with certain subjects, such as math or reading. Tutoring programs exist throughout the country to assist students by offering...

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

Swisher teen killed in fiery crash on I-380 Saturday

Emma, Jane November 17, 2024

Just after midnight on Saturday, a 17-year-old was killed in a car crash on I-380 Southbound, near mile-marker 5.  The victim has been identified as Kaden Blair, a resident of Swisher. Blair was...