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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

Iowa City School Board candidate Mitchell Lingo talks with supporters while waiting for results at his Iowa City Council Candidate Josh Moe’s watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City voters elect Abraham, Eastham, Lingo, and Williams for Iowa City school board seats

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Molly Abraham, Charlie Eastham, Mitchell Lingo, and Lisa Williams gathered at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City Tuesday as they awaited their election results surrounded by friends and family. The room...

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 and Josh Moe win At-Large Iowa City City Council seats

Liam Halawith and Shreya Reddy November 7, 2023

Iowa City voters chose former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih and newcomer Josh Moe on Tuesday to fill the contested Iowa City City Council At-Large seats. Current District C Councilor Andrew Dunn also...

At-Large Iowa City City Council member Laura Bergus addresses her supporters after results project her victory during her watch party at The Green House in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Jordan Barry/ The Daily Iowan)

Laura Bergus beats 8-year Iowa City City Council District A incumbent Pauline Taylor

Isabelle Foland and Roxy Ekberg November 7, 2023

The leaves of the many plants in downtown Iowa City cocktail lounge The Green House shook with the cheers and applause of Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus’ supporters at her general election...

Kim Painter, recorder for Johnson County, poses for a portrait in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Painter recieved the Rick Graf award from the Iowa City Human Rights Commission for her help legalizing gay marriage in Iowa.

JoCo recorder Kim Painter awarded for LGBTQ+, gay marriage advocacy

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Kim Painter described the topic of gay marriage as “politically volcanic” before it was legalized. Painter, the Johnson County recorder, advocated for the LGBTQ+ community and gay marriage through...

Currier Residence Hall is seen on August 30, 2020.

UI requests regent approval for campus renovations totaling over $100 million

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting permission to proceed with new project plans from the state Board of Regents, according to an agenda Tuesday. The combined cost of the proposed projects will be...

Attendees arrive at George's in downtown Iowa City during the tenth annual Mark Lebeck bike ride and bar crawl in Iowa City on Saturday Oct. 28, 2023.

Hawkeye fan’s memorial bike ride reaches ten-year anniversary

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Mark Lebeck had many qualities that made him stand out in a sea of Hawkeye fans, with bright blonde hair, piercing blue eyes, an infectious smile. But most of all, his intense passion for all things...

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

IC City Council removes Eric Harris from Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The Iowa City City Council voted Monday to remove Eric Harris as an Ad-Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner.  The City of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC,...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UIHC names Bradley Haws as new CEO, associate vice president of health care

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics named Bradley Haws as new CEO and associate vice president of health care on Tuesday, with Haws set to start on Nov. 29.  Haws will succeed previous...

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

IC City Council passes housing code amendments to help increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 6, 2023

The City of Iowa City officially adopted a series of amendments to its housing and zoning regulations in an attempt to increase housing supply and affordability. The amendments focus on those goals...

Sam Black, a School Resource Officer (SRO), leads a discussion on criminal justice in schools at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. The Human Rights Commission and the Iowa Public Library hosted this event to over thirty participants.

Iowa City Public Library hosts discussion on public education funneling students into prison system

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 6, 2023

Members of Iowa City’s community gathered Monday night for a discussion on how the public school systems in place enable students, particularly students of color, to end up in the prison system.  The...

The Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

(Theodore Retsinas/The Daily Iowan)

UI College of Education grant to combat shortages of mental health professionals in schools

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter November 6, 2023

After receiving a $5.38 million grant, the University of Iowa College of Education has put the money toward funding 72 graduate students over five years to assist shortages in school-based mental health...

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

Court approves UI acquisition of Mercy Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 6, 2023

The University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City was approved by the bankruptcy court Monday morning. The sale’s approval closes a prolonged saga in which the UI originally lost the auction...