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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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Iowa City school district removes 68 books in compliance with state law

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District on Monday removed 68 books from its library shelves across its K-12 schools in compliance with Senate File 496. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the law on May...

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Iowa City police arrest suspect of August fire

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 16, 2023

Iowa City police arrested Ashley Bunting, 40, of Iowa City on Oct. 12 in connection to an arson that occurred on Aug. 23, police released Monday.   Bunting faces one count of second-degree arson...

The University of Iowa’s Sports Medicine Building is seen on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics hosts walk-in clinics for student-athletes

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 15, 2023

As high school athletes continue to play in Friday night football games, volleyball games, and run in cross country meets, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Sports Medicine is hosting a walk-in...

A protester attends a protest with their face painted with the Palestinian flag. Pro-Palestine protesters gathered at the Old Capital in Iowa City on Oct. 15, 2023.

Iowa City area organizers protest Israel-Hamas war

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 15, 2023

A group of roughly 40 pro-Palestine protesters assembled on the Pentacrest Sunday afternoon to speak publicly about the Israel-Hamas war. Starting at 3 p.m., the protest included speeches from different...

Newman Abuissa, chair of the Arab American Caucus, with the Iowa Democratic Party speaks his mind to event goers. Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated at the Old Capital in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023.

Photos: Protest in Support of Palestine

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist October 15, 2023

A pro-Palestine protest was held on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday. The protest was in response to the Israel–Hamas war that started last week. There were multiple organizations involved...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo Board of Supervisors approve $1 million in funding youth crisis services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 12, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved to fund over $1 million in renovations to youth crisis stabilization center facilities at Thursday’s formal session. The supervisors unanimously voted...

Beer taps are seen at the Backpocket Brewing taproom in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

Iowa brewery uses beer sales to fund eye disease treatment at the UI Institute for Vision Research

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 12, 2023

Rob Hage was a patient at the University of Iowa Institute for Vision Research and is now using his brewery Blind Butcher Brewery in Iowa and nonprofit BREWS for BLiNDNESS to raise money for future patients’...

A Big Grove employee works in the taproom at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

Big Grove Brewery prepares to open new production facility

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 12, 2023

Big Grove Brewery is expanding in the Iowa City area with a new production facility that will be ready for use in February. The off-site facility is being constructed at a former Goodwill Distribution...

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

IC officials look to change codes on accessory dwelling units for more affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 12, 2023

The City of Iowa City is looking to tackle the issue of housing affordability and supply through a more creative method: accessory dwelling units, or ADUs for short. An ADU is also known as an in-law...

An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

IC police seek help in sexual assault investigation

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 12, 2023

A sexual assault was reported to Iowa City Police on Saturday. The victim reported they were attacked by a man early Saturday morning on the 200th block of South Van Buren Street. The police...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera stands as the verdict in the trial for the death of Mollie Tibbetts is read on May 28, 2021. Bahena Rivera was found guilty of first-degree murder. (Pool Photo/Associated Press)

Iowa Court of Appeals upholds conviction of Mollie Tibbetts’ killer

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 12, 2023

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, the man sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Mollie Tibbetts, on Wednesday. Bahena Rivera, who is serving a...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Campus Safety phone services restored

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 12, 2023

University of Iowa Campus Safety restored its phone services at approximately 4:30 a.m. Thursday morning after the non-emergency phone line went out on Wednesday afternoon.  The UI Office of Campus...