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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

Photo contributed by Scott Hawes, the Executive Director of Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity program empowers women to learn construction

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter October 5, 2023

The Women Build project from Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity empowers women in the construction field and in homebuilding. Women are taught house building basics as well as behind-the-scenes looks...

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

Mercy IC auction remains unresolved after late-night continuance

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 5, 2023

The auction for Mercy Iowa City’s assets remains unresolved. After a late-night continuance of the auction on Wednesday to further negotiations, and no further action Thursday, Mercy still hangs in...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is seen on Wednesday, June 19, 2023.

UIHC piloting new theranostic cancer treatments in clinical trials

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 5, 2023

Theranostics, a new cancer treatment, has taken the world of medicine by storm. Theranostics is a specific type of therapy used to treat a variety of cancers, from prostate, breast, thyroid, bone and...

Nite Ride vehicles are seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Iowa City mental health services added to GuideLink Center

Jack Moore and Julia Rhodes October 5, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Nite Ride service will begin offering rides to the GuideLink Center, located at 300 Southgate Ave. in Iowa City, to help increase access to the mental health and substance...

Ollie's Bargain Outlet is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet donates $100,000 to UI Hospitals and Clinics, IC store opens

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 5, 2023

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a national closeout merchandise and excess inventory retailer, opened a new location in Iowa City last month. Located at 1660 Sycamore St., in the former Lucky Grocery store...

Opening day at the Hamburg Inn No. 2 after renovations were made in Iowa City, on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopens in time for UI Homecoming weekend

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 5, 2023

Dozens of customers lined up to enter the door of Hamburg Inn No. 2 at 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning to get a taste of the iconic Iowa City restaurant’s new refresh. Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopened Thursday...

Max Wilbur puts cheese on a pizza at Pagliai's Pizza in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Wilbur started working three weeks ago, and likes the slower pace of the restaurant’s workflow.

Pagliai’s Pizza fifth generation building owner to sell property

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 4, 2023

Warm smells of pizza dough being baked along with textured brick from the years of service has been greeting customers of Pagliai’s for generations. After over 60 years of business, the building...

A community member talks with an Iowa City Firefighter after an active fire near a river encampment in Iowa City, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

IC Fire Department investigates fire at encampment of unhoused individuals

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist October 4, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department is investigating a large outside fire that broke out on Wednesday at an encampment off South Gilbert Street. Fire officials responded to calls at around 2 p.m. from...

Photo contributed by Grant Gillon

University of Iowa alum Grant Gillon wins ‘MasterChef’ season 13

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 4, 2023

Grant Gillon, 33, graduated from the University of Iowa in 2012 with a degree in leisure studies, focused on recreation and sport business. Today, he is the most recent champion of Fox’s MasterChef,...

A protest organizer leads chants during the third night of protests following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

UI Interfraternity Council sexual violence prevention plan sparks conversation among UI activists

Jack Moore and Roxy Ekberg October 4, 2023

Some advocates against sexual violence are calling on the University of Iowa’s Interfraternity Council for not taking enough action in its newest plan to bolster its sexual violence prevention education.  Tensions...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday Oct. 4 2023.

Johnson County administration building to receive $7.3 million update

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 4, 2023

The Johnson County administration and health and human services buildings are scheduled to undergo major upgrades to create a safer and more efficient environment.  Updates include fire suppression...

Iowa City firefighters respond to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 10:54 a.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 11:27 a.m. , a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity.

House fire in Iowa City creates estimated $150,000 in damages

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon that caused roughly $150,000 in damages and displaced seven residents. According to a press release from the city, firefighters...