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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

University of Iowa Managing Director of Pharmaceuticals Marlow Hicks poses for a portrait in his office at the Iowa Bioscience Innovation Facility building on Nov. 13, 2024. Hicks recently became the new managing director during the summer of 2024.

UI’s new pharmaceuticals director works to expand program

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 13, 2024

In the summer of 2024, the University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy appointed Marlow Hicks as its new pharmaceuticals director. Since 1885, the UI’s College of Pharmacy has maintained several well-known...

Andreas Wilz, paramedic field operations supervisor, demonstrates the use of Narcan nasal spray on a training mannequin at the Johnson County Ambulance Service in Iowa City on Nov. 10. Naloxene is an emergency medication that can counteract an opioid overdose.

Johnson County combats opioid overdoses with new Narcan distribution program

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 13, 2024

Throughout 2023, Johnson County Public Health reported 10 opioid overdose deaths — all attributed to fentanyl. Johnson County and Iowa as a whole fall in line with the national trend of opioid —...

Community members and City Council members gather during a meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The City Council meets on the first and last Tuesday of every month.

Child Care Wage Enhancement Program evaluates future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 13, 2024

Two years since its start, the county-wide Child Care Wage Enhancement Program has seen both successes and shortfalls. Participating child care centers have reported staff retention and improved quality...

Tarlee Leckie attempts a move against Calvin the Rizzler Kelly during an underground pro-wrestling event at The Dandy Lion in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The event featured three matchups between pro-wrestlers of the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy based out of Davenport, Iowa which was founded by Seth “Freakin” Rollins, a five time world champion in WWE.

Photos: Underground Pro-Wrestling at The Dandy Lion

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist November 13, 2024

An underground pro-wrestling event was held at The Dandy Lion in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, October 24. The event featured three matchups between professional wrestlers of the Black and Brave Wrestling...

Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator, speaks with audience members at a sponsored event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s International Ballroom on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Knowles spoke to the audience about several topics, including media bias, religion, and transgender identities.

Photos: Michael Knowles visits the University of Iowa

Hannah Neuville and Clara Jarecke November 13, 2024

The University of Iowa Young Americans for Freedom hosted speaker Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator, at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday night. Knowles spoke about a variety of topics,...

Final fundraising numbers are raised during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Childrens Hospital.

UI Dance Marathon raises over $250,000 for pediatric cancer patients

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 12, 2024

Countless cowbells were struck, sounds filling up the main lounge of the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union as students raised money, marking one step closer to a cure for pediatric cancer. UI...

The Coralville City Hall is seen on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Coralville elects to replace recreation center, develops plans for new 110-acre park

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 12, 2024

The City of Coralville is taking on several projects to expand its park and recreation amenities, including the reconstruction of the Coralville Recreation Center and a new 110-acre park. City staff...

Students dance during a musical theater dance class at Iowa Conservatory on Nov. 28, 2023. Iowa Conservatory opened for its inaugural year this year with classes including dance, visual arts, and singing.

ICON fosters unique education in second year

Zoe Smith, News Reporter November 12, 2024

Leslie Nolte has been a pillar of the Iowa City arts community for decades. Since opening Nolte Academy 25 years ago, she has fostered arts education for dancers and actors after the confines of their...

Tess Judge-Ellis, clinical associate professor and nurse practitioner, poses for a portrait in front of the College of Nursing Building on Nov. 8, 2024. Judge-Ellis is a former army nurse, and now focuses her work in mental health and holistic approaches to healthcare.

Former Army nurse focuses on psychiatry and primary care

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 12, 2024

 Former Army nurse turned University of Iowa family and psychiatric nurse practitioner Teresa Judge-Ellis has dedicated a great deal of her time and talents to addressing mental health and the primary...

Kristian Marchand, a freshman at the University of Iowa, travels to their dorm on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Marchand recently started a petition to make Macbride hall more accessible for those with physical disabilities.

Accessibility concerns prompt campus-wide petition

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor November 12, 2024

Iowa’s Old Capitol, with its gilded dome, sticks out among the buildings on the University of Iowa Pentacrest. However, they all hold history — especially Macbride Hall. Home to the Natural...

Dr. Carrie Schuettpelz speaks with students during a Native Policy Lab in Jessup Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Indigenous leaders recently called President Biden’s apology for the U.S. Indian boarding school era insufficient. Schuettpelz stated that the reported number of Native American children that have attended those boarding schools is only a fraction of the amount.

Biden’s boarding school apology met with calls for action

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 12, 2024

By 1925, almost 85 percent of Native American children had been forcibly removed from their families and sent to government-run boarding schools designed to strip them of their Indigenous identities....

Michael Knowles, a conservative political commentator, speaks with attendees at a sponsored event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s International Ballroom on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Knowles spoke to the audience about several topics, including media bias, religion, and transgender identities.

Conservative speaker Michael Knowles draws large audience and protesters

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 11, 2024

The Daily Wire host and conservative author Michael Knowles addressed a packed audience at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday evening, delivering a lecture titled “We Are So Back: How the Libs Lost...