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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

Osamamen Oba Eduviere poses for a portrait in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Nigerian scholar brings unique perspective to UI Homebuilding in the Heartland project

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 1, 2023

Nigerian scholar Osamamen Oba Eduviere has been researching the African immigrant experience in Iowa as a part of the University of Iowa’s “Homebuilding in the Heartland” study. Homebuilding...

A construction site for the the Health Sciences Building is seen outside the Gerdin Athletic Learning Center, Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.

UI breaks ground on new Health Sciences Academic building

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 31, 2023

Undeterred by frigid temperatures and gusty winds, roughly 100 faculty, staff, students, and construction workers gathered to watch the groundbreaking of the University of Iowa’s new Health Sciences...

Librarian Angela Pilkington reads and dances with babies and toddlers at a “Book Babies” interactive reading activity on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023. The event is every Tuesday in the Public Library’s Storytime Room. Angela Pilkington is a librarian at the Iowa City Public Library who recently won the 2023 Quality Time Award from the Iowa Library Association.

Iowa City librarian wins state award for children’s services contributions

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 31, 2023

Angela Pilkington had an irrational fear of libraries for most of her youth, so much so that she asked her mother to pick out the books she needed for her college classes and drive hours to deliver...

Members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at panel during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Treasurer building in Iowa City on Wednesday Oct. 4, 2023.

Eviction filings reach all-time high in Johnson County

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 31, 2023

Eviction filings continue to soar in Johnson County, exceeding last year’s record-high number, and prompting county officials to allocate additional funds to continue eviction diversion services. In...

Anne Russett, the planning and zoning project manager of Iowa City, poses for a portrait at the Iowa City, City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. 

(Jordan Barry/The Daily Iowan)

City of Iowa City applying for $5.6 million affordable housing grant

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 31, 2023

City of Iowa City officials are in the process of applying for a $5.6 million federal grant, which would be used to address various barriers to affordable housing in the community. The city has...

Polling booths are seen during early voting at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Early voting ends on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Meet the seven candidates for the Nov. 7 election for ICCSD school board

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 31, 2023

Seven candidates are vying for four open seats on the Iowa City Community School District’s school board election on Nov. 7. The seven candidates, three of them incumbents and four of them newcomers,...

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

UI’s Mercy IC hospital acquisition decision next week

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 31, 2023

After a whirlwind few months, Mercy Iowa City is now leaning toward a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics ownership. A sale hearing will be held on Nov. 6, and the decision could be finalized...

The Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building is seen on April 17, 2018.

UI neurosurgery resident co-authors traumatic brain injury study

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 30, 2023

The correlation between traumatic brain injuries, or TBI’s, and depression is still being researched, and experts at the University of Iowa are contributing to the discussion. UI hospital neurosurgery...

The Basic Goods store sits empty in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Owner Simeon Talley had a 40 percent off sale on the plants and goods sold. Cielo Goods will open in the space in mid-November.

Basic Goods to close, CIELO boutique to open second location in Ped Mall space

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 30, 2023

The boutique CIELO will soon be the newest women-owned local business in downtown Iowa City this November. It will occupy the space of soon-to-close sustainability retailer Basic Goods. CIELO, Spanish...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

UI offers counseling services to students with family, cultural ties to Israel-Hamas war

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 29, 2023

University of Iowa Counseling Services provided services for students who have personal ties to the Israel-Hamas war this month. Tianyi Xie, a UI Counseling Services staff psychologist, co-led an...

The Hawk Shop Cafe is seen in the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.

Convenience store, Starbucks opens in Iowa Memorial Union

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 29, 2023

Following several upgrades to the Iowa Memorial Union early this fall, a convenience store and a Starbucks opened in the student hub this month. The store is connected to the Iowa Hawk Shop bookstore...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is seen on Wednesday, June 19, 2023.

UIHC prepares for Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating event

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 29, 2023

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital employees and patients are gearing up to celebrate Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. UIHC received 20 boxes...