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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

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Before the bird, there was a bear

Parker Jones, Managing Editor October 3, 2023

Over 110 years ago, Herky didn’t exist. Instead, the University of Iowa’s mascot lumbered around campus on four furry paws and filed down claws. Burch the Bear was the University of Iowa’s...

Laura Bergus listens to public comment during the Iowa City City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

IC Senior Center to undergo $2.6 million in external repairs

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Senior Center will receive around $2.6 million in exterior repairs in the coming years. The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved the project manual and cost estimate for the...

The Emma Goldman Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Emma Goldman Clinic granted Iowa City Historic Landmark status

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The building of the original Emma Goldman Clinic was approved to become a historic landmark during Tuesday’s Iowa City City Council meeting. The council unanimously voted to approve the property...

The Shelter House of Iowa City is seen on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Shelter House is located at 429 Southgate Ave.

Iowa City City Council approves $100,000 to fund winter shelter

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Council approved a $100,00 financial contribution to Shelter House, a local shelter for people experiencing homelessness, to add an additional winter shelter during the coldest months...

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.

Iowa City Free Medical Clinic welcomes new director

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 3, 2023

The Iowa City Free Medical Clinic’s new executive director, Jennie Schmidt, looks to expand outreach efforts at the clinic after the previous director of 30 years retired in March. Schmidt has...

Kappa Alpha Theta poses for a photo at the University of Iowa’s Bid Day in Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The potential new members accepted their bids.

UI sororities report increase in number of members

Olivia Gamertsfelder and Grace Olson October 3, 2023

Sorority prospects nervously awaited their sealed, gold-lined envelopes which would reveal the sorority they had been accepted to. First-year students gathered in the University of Iowa’s IMU...

Herky is lifted up by the spirit squad during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Herky celebrated his 75th birthday during halftime.

Photos: Cheers to 75 Years of Herky

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor October 3, 2023

Herky the Hawk is celebrating his 75th birthday this year, and was honored at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sept. 16, 2023. For gameday, Herky started the morning at the President's tailgate and then...

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

Mercy Iowa City assets to go to auction after competing bid made

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ acquisition of Mercy Iowa City remains uncertain after a competing bid was made on Monday. The UI made the initial bid of $20 million to acquire the...

City council candidate Mandi Remington poses for a portrait in Fairmeadow Park in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Mandi Remington running for IC City Council, advocates for affordable housing and child care

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor October 2, 2023

Mandi Remington, a local activist in the Iowa City community, is running for one of the two at-large Iowa City City Council seats ahead of the election on Nov. 7. Remington said in an Interview...

Erik Woolsey, President, and Megan, student volunteer, aiding attendee Sally through student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library Student organization “Device Advice”, aiding senior citizens in technology at Iowa City Public Library.

UI’s ‘Device Advice’ student org provides tech support for seniors

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 2, 2023

Device Advice, a student-led volunteer organization through the University of Iowa, is offering tech help to seniors at the Iowa City Public Library for free. The organization works to assist with any...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

IC schools hold new monthly math challenge to increase student engagement

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 2, 2023

A new monthly math challenge, created by Iowa City Community School District math teacher Kate Degner, looks to help spread the enjoyment of math for students and the community. The math challenge is...

Ella Christopher is seen going to class with her personal care assistant Ashlyn on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Sept. 21, 2023.

Photos: Missing The Mark

Madison Frette, Photojournalist October 2, 2023

Ella Christopher and Grace Nelson are navigating their Freshman year of college as students with a physical disability. Along with new classes and a new environment the two are dealing with the shortcomings...