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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

A Johnson County Ambulance Service worker laughs while walking towards a morning group huddle at the Johnson County Ambulance Medical Examiner Building on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Shuntaro Kawasaki/The Daily Iowan)

How Johnson County Ambulance Services adapt for game day

Natalie Dunlap, Assitant Digital Editor October 26, 2023

Hours before Iowa football’s kickoff on most Saturdays in the fall, a troop of emergency medical staff gather at the Johnson County Ambulance Service building for a pre-game huddle. From that meeting,...

The Iowa City City Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2023.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Council recommends Eric Harris’ removal following recent charges

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 26, 2023

Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, also known as TRC, unanimously recommended the removal of Commissioner Eric Harris on Wednesday, following several charges and an alleged attempt...

Photo contributed by Jamie Powers

DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries celebrates 20th anniversary in Iowa City

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 25, 2023

While marking 20 years in the bakery business, Iowa City’s DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries is raising donations during October and November for the Iowa City Free Lunch Program.  Jamie Powers, owner...

Camp Bar, a new bar in Iowa City, is seen on Tuesday Oct. 17, 2023.

New IC bar brings in the outdoors with camping-themed drinks, decor

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter October 25, 2023

A newly-renovated, camp-themed bar called CAMP opened in Iowa City two weeks ago, bringing the outdoors inside.  Upon entering, guests are met with outdoorsy decor and dimmed lighting for a relaxed...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Jack McCaffery to pay $1,000 fine, 180-day license suspension for fatal accident

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 25, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery, 17, son of Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, was sentenced Monday for failing to yield to a pedestrian, a simple misdemeanor. McCaffery was scheduled to...

Trash is seen in Kinnick Stadium after a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The cleanup operation at Kinnick is a partnership between the Iowa City Athletics Booster Club and the University of Iowa, where students clean Kinnick Stadium after gameday for athletic booster club funding.

Photos: Clean Up at Kinnick Stadium

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett October 25, 2023

Iowa City schools have sent students to clean up Kinnick Stadium after football games for decades in return for money from the University of Iowa to go toward athletics and music programs. The Iowa...

Ben Splichal, general manager of Pinseekers, poses for a portrait at Pinseekers in Tiffin, Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

New indoor golf and entertainment facility called PinSeekers set to open in November

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 24, 2023

A new indoor golf range called PinSeekers is set to open within the first two weeks of November. The venue will blend driving with indoor entertainment offering an 18-hole putting course, three multi-sport...

Contributed photo by Tory Wilson. Heidi Aviles and her family pose for a photo with members of the Colorado-based nonprofit Impact Cares.

Nonprofit organization surprises Iowa City family with new home

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 24, 2023

Just over a year ago, Heidi Aviles quit her job, sold her house, and relocated to Iowa City with her three children to help take care of her mother who was sick. Aviles spent nearly all of her life’s...

A pedestrian walks across West Burlington Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. According to a city report, Iowa City has fewer pedestrian and vehicle collisions than state and national averages.

Iowa City found to be safer for pedestrians compared to state, national averages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 24, 2023

A recently released city report shows that Iowa City has significantly fewer pedestrian and vehicle collisions than state and national averages. The report, which was released in the Sept. 28 Iowa...

University of Iowa Main Library is seen on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

UI Main Library to be closed from Oct. 27-30 for water outage

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 24, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Main Library will be closed from Friday at 5 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. Monday due to a water outage. UI librarian John Culshaw alerted the university community of the temporary...

Iowa City candidate Pauline Taylor writes notes during a City Council candidate meet and greet at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

IC City Council candidates meet with UI students ahead of Nov. 7 election

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas October 23, 2023

University of Iowa students and five candidates for city council gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Monday night and spoke about topics from housing affordability to student voter turnout. The...

UI researchers receive $2.7 million grant to continue knee osteoarthritis study

UI researchers receive $2.7 million grant to continue knee osteoarthritis study

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 23, 2023

University of Iowa researchers received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue an ongoing clinical study of knee osteoarthritis. The study has followed 15,007 eastern...