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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Andy Eiffert with Iowa athletics grounds maintenance, paints the grass on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, on Oct. 21. Painting began in the morning and finished up in the late afternoon.

Behind the scenes of the Pentacrest homecoming logo

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter October 24, 2024

It starts with a grid. Handwritten and painstakingly measured out atop this year’s design, a piece of 8 by 11-inch printer paper attached to a clipboard holds the key to the Pentacrest lawn painting...

Andy Grammer sings during a performance at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Oct. 23. Grammer read poetry in between each of his songs.

Andy Grammer redefines one man band

Charlie Christensen, Arts Reporter October 24, 2024

Escaping the cold October night, the audience made its way into the Englert Theatre. Immediately met with warm, yellow lighting coming from singular bulbs lining the ceiling, more and more people fill...

Early voters line up to cast their ballots during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 23. Hundreds of students showed up at the IMU for the final day for early voting at the satellite early voting site.

Nearly 20,000 Johnson County residents vote early

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 24, 2024

Samantha Thompson, a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa, took a few minutes out of her busy schedule to stop by the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday to vote in the 2024 general election. Thompson...

South of 6 Executive Director Maurice Davis speaks outside of the South District Market building in Iowa City on Oct. 21. The South of 6 is a nonprofit that supports economic development, infrastructure growth, and community events.

IC economic development nonprofit hires new executive director

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 24, 2024

The South of 6 Business District recently hired Maurice Davis as its new executive director with the hopes of bringing his business and marketing experience to the area. The South of 6 is a nonprofit...

Christina Bohannan listens to roundtable members during the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition Housing Policy Roundtable at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Members of the roundtable discussed local, state, and federal policies surrounding Iowa's affordable housing crisis.

Elected officials, candidates discuss affordable housing at roundtable

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 23, 2024

The Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition hosted a roundtable discussion on affordable housing to inform community members and elected officials on issues and policy opportunities on Wednesday. Extra...

Construction to Dubuque Street is seen in Iowa City on Aug. 23, 2024. The US Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that all lead pipes must be replaced and logged within the next decade.

Johnson County cities create plans for lead water lines after new EPA regulations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 23, 2024

Several cities in Johnson County are planning their next steps to combat lead pipes in light of the federal government declaring such pipes must be replaced in the next decade. On Oct. 8, President...

Nurses Joseph Hulsizer and Cassie Graves help students Ava Wheelock (left) and Caelan Cummins (right) donate blood during the 2024 Homecoming Blood Drive hosted by the DeGowin Blood Center in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. The blood drive was set up by the University, which partnered with the regional blood donation center ImpactLife, based in Davenport, Iowa.

Hannah Stuelke, Kid Captain Haidyn Ulrich team up for blood drive

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 23, 2024

With a national blood shortage affecting hospitals across the country, Iowa students and staff have rallied to increase blood donations. Through a partnership with Abbott, a global healthcare company,...

Stephanie Michelle poses for a picture at The Psychic Shop in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Michelle specializes in tarot readings and psychic readings, noting that October is a busy month for her business.

Local spiritual community emphasizes the value of self-discovery

Isabelle Lubguban and Kyrsten White October 22, 2024

As the days of October ebb away, Iowa City’s spiritual community continues to flourish amid bustling Halloween preparations. Sound therapy bowls sing and psychic orbs roll into use as ethereal entertainers...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

When will we know who’s president?

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor October 22, 2024

On Nov. 5, millions of people across the country will travel to polling stations in their state to cast the ballots for the next president. Some have even already taken this step by voting through mail-in...

(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Abortion becomes potent political issue as general election approaches candidates capitalize on the issue

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 22, 2024

Before receiving abortion care, Allison Bierman, 31, of Iowa City, did not consider herself to be politically active. If someone had asked her if she would be speaking at public forums and appearing...

(left) Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (right) Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Top-of-ticket excitement trickles down to Iowa Congressional, state house races

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 22, 2024

Months ago, voters’ collective outlook on the 2024 election wasn’t optimistic. Not many were excited by the impending presidential race. With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump...

Photo Illustration by DI Staff

Voters say economic policy is key issue for 2024 election

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 22, 2024

Voters are dissatisfied with the economy. Despite lowering inflation rates and rising job growth, voters by and large feel worse off now than they did four years ago. With less than a month until...