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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

Lieutenant Travis Tyrrell shows students how to dust for fingerprints during a policing practicum course at the UCC in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Hands-on law enforcement training course returns to UI after COVID-19 hiatus

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 7, 2023

Hands-on training in law enforcement curriculum returned to the University of Iowa campus this fall after a hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A course, “Student Practicum in Policing,” offered...

Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

UI student Will Haddy steps into his role as the new MENASA constituency senator

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter September 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government established several new constituency positions last spring semester, including one called MENASA. The MENASA senator position, which stands for...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI sees slight increase in total student enrollment this fall

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 7, 2023

The University of Iowa’s total student enrollment slightly increased this semester, according to a report released Thursday morning. Total student enrollment rates increased by 27 students since...

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 to defer vote on $1 million in funding youth crisis services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 6, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors delayed a vote to approve over $1 million in funding for the Youth Crisis Stabilization and Emergency Housing Project on Wednesday to avoid legal troubles with...

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Iowa City officials propose code changes to increase housing affordability

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 6, 2023

Iowa City officials are considering and seeking public input on changes to Iowa City zoning codes to improve housing choice, supply, and affordability this fall.  The Iowa City City Council will...

Contributed photo by Dr. Nejadnik

UI pharmacy professor receives $427,000 research grant

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 6, 2023

A University of Iowa professor received a $427,000 grant to research more efficient ways to manufacture certain drugs. Reza Nejadnik, an associate professor in the UI’s College of Pharmacy, said...

Mazahir Salih poses for a portrait in her office at the Center for Worker Justice in Iowa City Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Former councilor Mazahir Salih running for IC City Council seat

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 6, 2023

Mazahir Salih announced she will try to make a return to the Iowa City City Council in this year’s election. Salih previously served a full term on the city council from 2018-21 and was elected...

The Stanley Hydraulic Laboratory is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Police investigate dead body found outside Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 6, 2023

A deceased man was found outside of the Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory Wednesday morning, according to the University of Iowa Police Department.  First responders went to the lab, located at 320...

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

IC City Council to vote on unenforceable landlord discrimination housing code

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 5, 2023

After a state law made it legal for landlords to discriminate against tenants with vouchers, the City of Iowa City is working to keep its anti-discrimination ordinance on this issue in the city code. The...

The City Park Pool is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

IC’s City Park Pool to be replaced rather than repaired

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 5, 2023

Construction workers will break ground at the historic City Park Pool in Iowa City for a full remodel next year.  Iowa City’s City Park Pool will be entirely replaced following the Iowa City...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Former FIJI fraternity member accused of sexual assault sues 24 people for libel

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

Former University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, fraternity member Jacob Meloan accused 24 people of libel and slander in an Aug. 31 filing in Linn County court. According to the filing,...

Laura Thomson and Holly Hancock pose for a portrait outside of the Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The two are part of a nonprofit called Holly’s Heart, founded by Hancock. Holly’s Heart works to make unique hospital gowns for children staying in the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Nonprofit gives UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients game-day-ready hospital gowns

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 5, 2023

Children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital sported an alternative to hospital gowns during the first Hawkeye game of the season.  Holly’s Heart, a nonprofit organization,...