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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

Solar panels are seen on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Iowa climate experts push for more solar energy

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 10, 2023

As Iowa comes out of one of the hottest summers of the year with major heat records set in in July and August, the focus for Iowa’s 13th annual climate statement is to expand the use of solar energy. The...

A Pfizer vaccine is drawn up during a vaccination clinic at the Radisson Hotel Conference Center in Coralville on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Health experts say new COVID-19 vaccine is increasingly similar to a flu shot

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 9, 2023

Health experts in Johnson County predict that COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more like influenza shots, especially with the new vaccine currently available in Iowa City and Johnson County this fall. Local...

A saxophone is seen on stage during a Kevin Morby concert in Englert, in Iowa City, during the Mission Creek Festival on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Kirkwood jazz radio station KCCK-FM moves to new tower

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 9, 2023

Iowa’s only public jazz radio station, KCCK-FM, is relocating its broadcasting translator from the old Kirkwood Iowa City Campus to a new tower in partnership with Z102.9, also known as KZIA. KCCK Manager...

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

Mercy Iowa City sale hearing postponed, auction discussions continue

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 9, 2023

A hearing on the sale of Mercy Iowa City was postponed on Friday after a motion was filed by Mercy to push the hearing to a later date because of ongoing, unresolved negotiations over the sale of the...

Photo contributed by Allison Jaynes.

UI physicist Allison Jaynes breaks barriers, wins two prestigious awards

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 9, 2023

In a male-dominated field, University of Iowa space and plasma physics associate professor Allison Jaynes faces inequity without hesitation. Jaynes recently won the Katherine E. Weimer Award for women...

A festival-goer fishes during the Get Outside Festival at City Park in Iowa City on Sunday Oct. 8, 2023. The festival included canoeing, rock climbing, archery and more.(Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City hosts first Get Outside! Festival to encourage outdoor fun

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 8, 2023

The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation services put on the first “Get Outside!” festival on Sunday in Lower City Park. The festival featured all kinds of outdoor activities ranging from skydiving...

A protester holds a hand-made sign during a climate demonstration led by activists Vincent Shoppa, Izzy Kipper, Elizabeth Jorgensen in Iowa City on Oct. 8, 2023. They spent 15 hours collecting trash from a creek to deposit on the steps of City Hall in response to the city’s negligence in addressing local pollution.

Photos: Iowa City Climate Protest

Shaely Odean and Ava Neumaier October 8, 2023

Iowa City resident Vincent Shoppa organized a demonstration against pollution in a creek in Iowa City on Sunday. Shoppa was motivated to take action after he and his friends Izzy Kippes and Elizabeth...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark talks in front of a crowd with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith and media executive Mark Shapiro on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Smith, Shapiro and Clark participated in a publicized conversation titled “Beyond the Game” as part of the 2023 University of Iowa Homecoming. “The hardest thing is (to decide) whether I stay another year or whether this is my last year. But right now, we have an amazing year coming up here. Let’s focus on that,” Clark said.

Photos: 2023 Homecoming Activities

Kathy Le and Shuntaro Kawasaki October 8, 2023

Following the University of Iowa homecoming parade, Iowa President Barbara Wilson introduced Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, and media executive Mark Shapiro for their publicized...

Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; NFL Networks host Kimmi Chex on stage during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

On-air host of NFL Network, Iowa alum Kimmi Chex returns to Iowa City

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 8, 2023

Kimmi Chex, on-air host of NFL Network and University of Iowa alum, returned to Iowa City to give students insight about her journey in sports media. The sports personality graduated from the UI...

Iowa City Council candidate,Tim Borchardt interviewed on Oct. 6, 2023 at Java House in Iowa City.

Candidate Tim Borchardt hopes to bring new viewpoints to IC City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 8, 2023

Iowa City resident Tim Borchardt is hoping to bring a new, more conservative perspective to the Iowa City City Council if elected in November. Before then, though, Borchardt will face off against...

Vincent Shoppa speaks into a megaphone during a climate demonstration led by activists Vincent Shoppa, Izzy Kippes, Elizabeth Jorgensen in Iowa City on Oct. 8, 2023. They spent 15 hours collecting trash from a creek to deposit on the steps of City Hall in response to the city's negligence in addressing local pollution.

Iowa City activists dump trash at City Hall in protest

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 8, 2023

A group of environmental activists collected trash and debris on Thursday along two miles of Ralston Creek between Hickory Hill Park and the Iowa River in Iowa City. The demonstrators returned to...

“First Take” host Stephen A. Smith speaks during a live broadcast of ESPN’s “First Take” in the Adler Journalism TV studio on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith films ‘First Take’ from UI campus

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 6, 2023

Once the cameras were rolling Friday morning, Stephen A. Smith’s signature booming voice greeted his fellow co-hosts, and the show "First Take" was live in the University of Iowa's Adler Journalism...