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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

The inside of the new Unimpaired Dry Bar on Nov. 1, 2021. The bar recently opened in downtown Iowa City on 125 E Burlington St serving non-alcoholic drinks and food. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Unimpaired Dry Bar closes in Iowa City

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 21, 2024

In a downtown filled with a large college bar scene, students in Iowa City seeking a bar’s social environment without any alcohol now have fewer options after Unimpaired Dry Bar closed this month. Unimpaired,...

Q&A | Expert explains changes, rocky rollout of new FAFSA application

Q&A | Expert explains changes, rocky rollout of new FAFSA application

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 21, 2024

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid has had a turbulent rollout since its launch in Dec. 2023, with website crashes and confusion for parents and students. The Daily Iowan spoke with...

Photo contributed by Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

UI Hospitals and Clinics completes 10,000 robot-assisted surgeries

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 18, 2024

Medical experts at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reached a significant milestone of completing 10,000 surgeries with the help of robots before the end of last year. UIHC has been...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Police reports threats made against a Mercy Hospital clinic

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 18, 2024

An Iowa City woman who has since been arrested made threats by phone to a Mercy Hospital clinic Thursday morning, according to a press release from the Iowa City Police Department.  ICPD did not...

Procter and Gamble is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.

Iowa City residents voice concerns over proposed industrial development of former Kirkwood campus

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 17, 2024

Iowa City southside residents voiced concerns over air quality and pollution that could be brought on by a potential Procter & Gamble industrial development at the old Kirkwood Community College...

Vice Chairperson Rod Sullivan listens to a presentation about public transportation during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Rod Sullivan announces reelection run for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 17, 2024

Long-serving Johnson County supervisor and recently elected chairperson Rod Sullivan announced his run for reelection Wednesday. Sullivan was first elected as a supervisor in 2004 and served as...

The Iowa City Fire Department responds to a fire at 316 E. Burlington St. in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.

Iowa City Fire Department responds to fire on East Burlington Street

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor January 17, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City law enforcement responded to a fire on Wednesday at 316 E. Burlington St. The Iowa City Fire Marshal is investigating the fire, which...

Community members walk through downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert around 2 p.m. Saturday with a National Weather Service wind chill warning from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16. The Hawk Alert statement said a -40 degree wind chill would occur and frostbite within 10 minutes of being outside is possible.

UIHC reports influx in frostbite cases after week of extreme temperatures

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 17, 2024

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reported an influx of patients with frostbite in the past week due to extreme temperatures. Parts of eastern Iowa experienced wind chill of up to -40 degrees...

The Iowa City City Council sits at a panel during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

IC City Council adopts lower height limit for residential buildings in northside

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 16, 2024

The height limit for new single-family and duplex buildings in Iowa City’s northside will now be 27 feet as opposed to 35 feet after a 5-1 city council vote approving the change Tuesday night. These...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Iowa City’s unionized employees receive bonus, wage increase

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 16, 2024

The City of Iowa City’s unionized employees received a $1,600 bonus as well as a 3.5 percent pay raise after approval by the city council on Dec. 12. In mid-September, several members of...

A blood donor squeezes a device to help blood flow on Friday, June 25, 2021.

UI DeGowin Blood Center asks for an increase in blood donations

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 16, 2024

As bitter winter weather continues to descend upon Iowa City, the University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center needs donors willing to brave the cold. The DeGowin Blood Center, located at 200 Hawkins Drive,...

Freddy's is seen in the Old Capital Mall in Iowa City on Feb. 5, 2019.

Freddy’s fast food restaurant in downtown Iowa City announces permanent closure

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 16, 2024

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in the Old Capitol Town Center permanently closed for unannounced reasons.  A sign was posted on the restaurant’s door announcing the closure, thanking...