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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

The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors is seen on Nov. 4 in Iowa City, Iowa. Despite mortgage rates, home buyers and sellers have been more active in Iowa City.

Insurance companies re-examining Iowa coverage while enduring record losses

Evan Watson, News Reporter December 11, 2024

The state of Iowa is regarded by many as the nation’s insurance capital — or is at least close to it. In fact, in the last 15 years, Iowa has seen its GDP grow by 57 percent just in the insurance...

Portrait of Jim Leach, Oct. 18, 1996.

Former Iowa Congressional representative Jim Leach dies at 82

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor December 11, 2024

Former U.S. Rep. James Leach, a Republican who represented southeast Iowa in Congress for 30 years, died at 82 on Wednesday. Leach, who was born in Davenport, was first elected to represent southeast...

Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for best rap album for “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.

Review | Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ is a masterful victory lap album

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor December 11, 2024

Kendrick Lamar has had one of the most entertaining years in music I’ve lived through. Following his feud with Drake was a blast, but now that we’re five months past the end of the surprise diss...

Estela’s is seen at the new Coralville location on Dec. 11, 2024.

Coralville Estela’s gets a new location, fresh look

Brianna Brands, News Reporter December 11, 2024

Hundreds of people filed through the doors of the new Coralville Estela’s Fresh Mex Tuesday afternoon after the restaurant announced a surprise soft opening to celebrate the new location. On Dec....

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Iowa City appoints familiar face as deputy city manager

Brianna Brands, News Reporter December 11, 2024

After 20 years in previous roles with the city of Iowa City, former director of parking and transit Chris O’Brien has returned to the city as the new deputy city manager, providing high-level support...

Board Member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice President Molly Abraham are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

Iowa City school district implements personal device policy for schools

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter December 10, 2024

After months of discussion, the Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors voted to pass limitations on personal devices in schools Tuesday. Since July, many community members have voiced...

Incoming Iowa House Representative Aime Wichtendahl speaks with attendees at a human rights protest at Greene Square Park in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 8. “I know this next year will be difficult,” Wichtendahl said. “I will be fighting every single day that I can, because at the end of the day, I still believe that Iowa is still my home.”

Iowa’s first transgender legislator Aime Wichtendahl shares her historic path to the statehouse

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor December 10, 2024

Coming home late from her election night watch party, Aime Wichtendahl, like many Americans, anxiously refreshed her phone for results.  Her screen lit with the outcome. She had won a seat in Iowa’s...

Scandy raises a paw at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The Center has had an overflow of cats and repurposed their spaces to make room.

Johnson County animal shelters experience a significant rise in animal intakes

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 10, 2024

Across the country, many stray or lost animals can be seen wandering the streets looking for scraps of food or shelter.  In many cases, these animals are rescued by good samaritans or Animal Control,...

Commissioner Louis Tassinary listens to Commissioner Amos Kiche speak during a Truth and Reconciliation Commission meeting at city hall in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The commission’s four-year term is set to conclude Dec. 31, 2024, however they plan to request that the city council extend the date to no later than June 30, 2025.

What became of Iowa City’s ambitious plan to confront systemic racism

Emma Jane, News Reporter December 10, 2024

After four years of controversy and limited progress, Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC, is nearing the end of its mandate, embodying the broader challenges of addressing...

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UI receives gold rating for sustainability efforts

Brianna Brands, News Reporter December 9, 2024

As the world continues to grow, so do the needs for a sustainable environment. University of Iowa has recognized these needs, recently receiving a gold rating for its sustainability efforts. The...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov, 16. 2022. Johnson County and Iowa City are exploring the potential of a joint law enforcement facility.

Iowa City police and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to potentially join forces

Madison Schuler, News Reporter December 9, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office may merge forces with a potential joint law enforcement facility. The discussion first arose due to separate space needs studies...

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UI students consider Bluesky as an alternative to X

Zoe Smith, News Reporter December 9, 2024

Social media takes up many people’s phone screens — whether it’s an Instagram direct message notification, a like on Facebook, or a new video being shared on TikTok. In the past decade, many...