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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

Iowa Junior Emma Anderson works outside of the Main Library on the first day of fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Photos: First Day of Classes – Fall 2023

Emily Nyberg, Shuntaro Kawasaki, and Maddie Frette August 21, 2023

A heat wave brought in the fall semester at the University of Iowa on Monday. According to KCRG, an excessive heat warning was put in place through Wednesday, Aug. 23, and may be extended into Thursday,...

Luis Aispuro holds a sign during a workers strike in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Iowa City Starbucks employees continue to strike amid internal disputes

Will Bower, News Reporter August 21, 2023

Amid the blistering August heat, employees of the Clinton Street Starbucks went on strike and protested outside of their store Monday to demand better workplace treatment. Before Monday, the Starbucks...

Rob Miller, a freelance marketer working with Gold Cap Hospitality, posts an official announcement paper of the new ownership and October reopening of Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Gold Cap Hospitality buys Hamburg Inn No. 2 for planned October reopening

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 21, 2023

Gold Cap Hospitality, which collectively owns Iowa City restaurants Pullman Bar & Tavern and St. Burch Tavern, bought Hamburg Inn No. 2 with the intention of reopening the location in October.  Hamburg...

Signs advocating for worker’s rights at Starbucks during a strike in Iowa City on Aug. 21, 2023.

Iowa City Starbucks employees on strike again, temporarily close location

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter August 21, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  After employees from the Clinton Street Starbucks became the first to unionize in Iowa, its workers are on strike for the second time this year....

Students wait to take the “I” block photo before Convocation on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Convocation wraps up OnIowa week for the incoming Iowa freshman class.

UI class of 2027 brave extreme heat for convocation

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter August 20, 2023

During an extreme heat advisory on Sunday, thousands of University of Iowa first-year and transfer students sweated black and gold outside of the Pentacrest for convocation. The UI expedited the...

The bar and table at The Black Angel restaurant in Iowa City on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The Black Angel opened July 11, 2023.

New Iowa City restaurant The Black Angel revives local favorites

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 20, 2023

New Iowa City restaurant The Black Angel incorporates menu and drink favorites into a cozy setting fit to host live music. The Black Angel, named after the so-called cursed angel statue in Oakland...

Students wait to take the “I” block photo before Convocation on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Convocation wraps up OnIowa week for the incoming Iowa freshman class.

Photos: Class of 2027 Convocation

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist August 20, 2023

The 2023 University of Iowa Convocation was held in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Iowa President Barbara Wilson spoke to the incoming class. The Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and...

An Old Gold Creamery employee scoops Ice cream in the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

UI replaces IMU Java House with Heyn’s Ice Cream shop

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 20, 2023

A new Heyn’s Ice Cream location in the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union started serving scoops to students last Monday. The UI added the ice cream shop after requests from students for more...

Contributed photo of Michael Taylor.

Iowa City teen reported missing by police

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 17, 2023

This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City Police Department reported Michael Taylor, 16, missing after last being seen at the 600 block of Dearborn Street, according to a press...

Committee members listen to public comments during the Iowa City planning and zoning commission’s formal meeting regarding a zoning proposal in the Northside neighborhood on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Proposal from Iowa City residents would lower maximum height of new residential buildings

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 16, 2023

The height of new single-family residences in Iowa City could be lowered by a proposed amendment to the city’s zoning code.  A proposal from Iowa City residents would reduce the maximum height...

Fairgoers walk down Grand Avenue during the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa State Fair – Day Six

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor August 15, 2023

Fairgoers and politicians flocked to the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the sixth day of the fair on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. Candidates found their voice during Gov. Kim Reynolds Fair-Side Chats in an attempt...

An Iowa volunteer directs new students in Currier hall in Iowa City on Sunday August 13, 2023.

Photos: University of Iowa Students Move in 2023

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist August 13, 2023

Over the span of a week, thousands of students will be moving into or returning to the Iowa City area in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year.