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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

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Tournament finalists Brandon Capper and Herve Cantrell face off in the final round of the University of Iowa Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25 tournament held in the Kinnick Stadium Ted Pacha Family Club on Sept. 28. Each of the two made it through five rounds of competition to make it to the final matchup.

Photos: Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist September 28, 2024

Participants, sponsors, and attendees filled the Ted Pacha Family Club in Kinnick Stadium for the Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25, presented by South Slope and Rival Warz on Saturday. The...

Kratom capsules are seen inside The Crown Liquor and Smoke shop in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Recently, Iowa City City Council members have discussed regulations regarding Kratom supplements.

Iowa City City Council’s Kratom stance shifts following public feedback

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 25, 2024

In response to growing community concerns, Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will advocate for tighter regulation of kratom rather than an outright ban. The shift comes as the debate over...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics complex is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024. The hospital recently hosted an event to help caregivers put car seats into cars.

UIHC and Safe Kids Johnson County collaborate to host child safety seat event

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 24, 2024

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and Safe Kids Johnson County offered child safety seat instruction and installation assistance at a free drive-up event Sept. 19. Several UIHC...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics complex is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024.

UIHC plans new cancer-focused research facility

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 22, 2024

University of Iowa Health Care recently gained approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to proceed with planning a new cancer-focused research facility. The need for the new building came from a lack...

Attendees and board members converse outside of the Reiman Ballroom during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI requests $10 million to support rural health care

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 19, 2024

The University of Iowa is requesting over $10 million to help bolster rural healthcare disparities in the state of Iowa for fiscal 2026. UI President Barbara Wilson spoke to the Iowa Board of Regents,...

The board of regents talk about future building plans during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI seeks approval for construction and renovation of campus facilities

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 18, 2024

AMES, Iowa — The University of Iowa requested approval from the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday to proceed with project planning for two UI medical facilities and the schematic design, project...

Photo Illustration by Isabella Tisdale

Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa launches TextEd resource

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Summer Executive Editor June 25, 2024

The Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa launched a statewide, text-based application called TextED to help connect resources and professionals with the people they serve as well as each other. The text-based...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main building is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

Nationwide search begins for new chief operating officer of UI Health Care

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 24, 2024

UI Health Care launched a search for a new chief operating officer Tuesday after current COO Emily Blomberg announced her departure. Blomberg was appointed to the position in January 2022. Denise...

Sheala Been poses for a portrait with her nine-month-old, Mabel in North Liberty on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Rates of postpartum, mental health stressors during pregnancy high in Iowa

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 9, 2024

Sheala Been, a staff nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, found the unknowns that came with being a first-time mother more stressful...

Former UIHC administrator pleads guilty to fraud charges resulting in false imprisonment

Former UIHC administrator pleads guilty to fraud charges resulting in false imprisonment

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 1, 2024

A former administrator for UIHC pleaded guilty to charges related to a multi-decade insurance fraud scam that resulted in the victim being imprisoned for nearly two years. According to court documents,...

The new Iowa Health Care sign is seen during a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

UI Health Care downtown campus leadership to step down

Fatima Salinas, New Reporter March 21, 2024

Just months into the University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City, now known as the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown, administrative changes are underway.  Deborah...

Dr. Mary Charlton and Dr. Paul Gilbert discuss their research over the correlation between alcohol and cancer rates in the College of Public Health Building in Iowa City on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Iowa cancer researchers say alcohol consumption is one of many important risk factors

Kathleen Zeivel, News Reporter March 20, 2024

Iowa continues to rank second in the nation for the highest, fastest-growing number of cancer cases, according to a report by the Iowa Cancer Registry released on Feb. 20. The overall cause of elevated...