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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

A pedestrian walks across West Burlington Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. According to a city report, Iowa City has fewer pedestrian and vehicle collisions than state and national averages.

Iowa City found to be safer for pedestrians compared to state, national averages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 24, 2023

A recently released city report shows that Iowa City has significantly fewer pedestrian and vehicle collisions than state and national averages. The report, which was released in the Sept. 28 Iowa...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Ernst introduces resolution to recognize Iowa women’s basketball for Crossover at Kinnick

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 24, 2023

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Tuesday congratulating Iowa women’s basketball for its record-setting attendance at Crossover at Kinnick on Oct. 15.  The event nearly...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a layup during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Clark shot 9-of-13 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

AP unanimously votes Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark a Preseason All-American

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 24, 2023

The Associated Press unanimously voted Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark a Preseason All-American on Tuesday. The West Des Moines, Iowa, native is the first athlete in program history to...

Iowa City candidate Pauline Taylor writes notes during a City Council candidate meet and greet at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

IC City Council candidates meet with UI students ahead of Nov. 7 election

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas October 23, 2023

University of Iowa students and five candidates for city council gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Monday night and spoke about topics from housing affordability to student voter turnout. The...

UI researchers receive $2.7 million grant to continue knee osteoarthritis study

UI researchers receive $2.7 million grant to continue knee osteoarthritis study

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 23, 2023

University of Iowa researchers received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue an ongoing clinical study of knee osteoarthritis. The study has followed 15,007 eastern...

Candidate for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird delivers a speech after being elected during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been supportive of Bird. In May, Reynolds drew criticism for her support of Bird because she said: “I want my own [attorney general], please.”

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announces $35 million settlement with financing company

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 23, 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a $35 million settlement with financing company Tempoe LLC as part of a multi-state investigation into the company’s deceptive advertising and leasing practices...

Smoke rolls out of the University of Iowa Power Plant on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

Emergence of renewable, sustainable sources of energy combats rising greenhouse emissions

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 23, 2023

Following the release of the 2023 Iowa Climate Statement and record-breaking temperatures that largely impacted Iowa’s air quality, climate experts stress that working toward using more sustainable...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City Schools tackle lunch policies after losing federal funding for free lunches

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 23, 2023

For about two and a half years, the Iowa City Community School District was able to provide free lunches for all students thanks to federal COVID-relief funding. But with that money no longer available...

Dental instruments are seen at the Operative Dentistry Clinic on Wednesday November 20, 2019.

UI College of Dentistry sees influx in Medicaid patients

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 22, 2023

As eligibility for dental benefits increases in the state, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry is seeing an influx of Medicaid patients from private dentist offices. Iowa has seen a 1.63...

A server is seen cleaning the table at Blackstone restaurant in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.

University of Iowa graduates purchase BlackStone restaurant

Sydney Becker, News Reporter October 22, 2023

Bobby Razavi started working at BlackStone in high school and during his undergraduate experience at the University of Iowa. During that time, Hawkeye cheerleader Alexis Puebla was hired. Now married,...

FIJI trial set for November 2024 in Tama County

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 22, 2023

The sexual assault trial brought on by a University of Iowa student involving UI’s fraternity Phi Gamma Delta chapter, known as FIJI, and three former members, will start on Nov. 5, 2024, in Tama County. UI...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke catches a rebound during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2023-24 season. Stuelke contributed 10 rebounds to Iowa’s 48. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Iowa women’s basketball boasts dominant post production that aids big win over Clarke University

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 22, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball post players led the way in the Hawkeyes’ exhibition win over Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes beat the Clarke Pride, 122-49, in...