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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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Nine pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Kinnick Stadium

Parker Jones, Managing Editor December 11, 2023

The University of Iowa Police Department arrested nine protesters on Saturday who chained themselves to the doors outside of a UI fundraising event at Kinnick Stadium. The demonstration was live-streamed...

Iowa Drum Major Christian Frankl direct the Hawkeye Marching Band durning the Hawkeye Huttle before a football game between No.18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

UI Hawkeye Marching Band to play Citrus Bowl halftime show after organizers reverse decision

Jack Moore, News Reporter December 10, 2023

The Hawkeye Marching Band will be playing the New Year’s Day halftime show at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl after organizers reversed their decision of only having the band play pregame.  The bowl...

Protestors leave the Pentacrest during the Transgender Solidarity March in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. The march began on the steps of the Old Capitol and circled around downtown Iowa City.

UI students, IC residents march in protest of police charges against protester arrests

Roxy Ekberg and Shreya Reddy December 9, 2023

Nearly 100 University of Iowa students and Iowa City residents gathered on the Pentacrest to march through downtown on Friday evening in response to charges filed against nine people this year, six...

Protestors leave the Pentacrest during the Transgender Solidarity March in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. The march began on the steps of the Old Capitol and circled around downtown Iowa City.

Photos: Iowa City Transgender Solidarity March

Isabella Tisdale and Aishani Kundu December 8, 2023

A Transgender Solidarity March was held in Iowa City on Friday. The march was in response to the recent charges against nine protestors, according to protest flyers, protesting conservative speaker Chloe...

THE BACHELOR - "The Bachelor: The Women Tell All" - Peter's dramatic and emotional journey is about to come to an end. But first, he must come to grips with Madison turning away from the strong relationship they have developed until the fantasy suites. Will Madison even show up to the rose ceremony? And then it's a sensational and shocking "The Bachelor: The Women Tell All," MONDAY, MARCH 2 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

UI grad student studies relationship between ‘The Bachelor’ and its fans on social media

Grace Olson, News Reporter December 7, 2023

A University of Iowa graduate student is conducting research on the relationships people create with influencers, with an emphasis on past and present contestants of the reality TV show “The Bachelor.” Graduate...

Corn stalks line the rows of a field near Ainsworth, Iowa, on Oct. 11. The field is owned by Farmer Mitchell Hora, who uses cover crop and no-till practices.

UI environmental engineering students develop new uses for corn to fight harmful pollutants

Grace Olson, News Reporter December 7, 2023

University of Iowa environmental engineering graduate student David Ramotowski has been developing a process that uses corn to remove harmful chemicals from soil. Ramotowski won the 2023 UI College...

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Two Johnson County EMTs retire after 30-plus years

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter December 7, 2023

After over 30 years of service, Johnson County first responders Tom Trump and Cory Bonnett retired in November from the Johnson County Ambulance Service. Trump and Bonnett received their “last calls,”...

Photo contributed by Angie Cochran

UI asks students to fill out survey on artificial intelligence use

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter December 7, 2023

The University of Iowa sent out a survey on artificial intelligence on Nov. 28 to students and faculty to gauge the use of AI at the university. Questions included how much guidance instructors have...

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Former UI student wins BeReal’s ‘Realest Person on Earth’ competition

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 7, 2023

University of Iowa alum Alexandra Fenton was recently dubbed the “Realest Person on Earth” after winning a global competition on the social media platform BeReal. BeReal is a photo-sharing app,...

University of Iowa engineering professor Jun Wang stands outside the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 27.

Invention partially developed by UI professor recognized in Time Magazine

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 7, 2023

Jun Wang, a professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa, helped develop an invention that Time Magazine named one of its “Best Inventions of 2023.” The invention is called...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2023.

UIHC expands footprint with two urgent care clinics in the Quad Cities

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter December 6, 2023

As the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics continues its rapid expansion, two new urgent care clinics will open in the Quad Cities next year. The urgent care clinics, in Davenport and Bettendorf,...

The Iowa City City Council sits at a panel during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City City Council changes public comment rules after recent offensive comments

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter December 6, 2023

The Iowa City City Council changed the way its public comment session works in an attempt to abate a trend of offensive and racist comments being made in recent city council meetings. Since Nov....