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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

Volunteers Barb Hartgrave and Joyce Rozek sort through supplies during a donation drive for
Hurricane Helene victims set up by a partnership between Rozek and JMS Transportation in a
warehouse south of downtown Cedar Rapids on Oct. 13, 2024. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” Rozek said, who has worked in sales for multimillion, international companies like Grainger for nearly two decades. “I go home tired every night, but I go home with a huge smile on my face.”

Iowans impacted, rallying relief efforts after devastating hurricanes

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 22, 2024

For five agonizing days, Cedar Rapids father Brian Jones thought his daughter and grandson were dead, swallowed whole by the unexpected wrath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of inland North Carolina. “They...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells instructions to players on the sideline during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

‘Captain Kirk’ stays steady during his 26th year

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Print Editor October 22, 2024

Shouts and screams reverberate throughout Melrose as hundreds of people dash to the gates after hours of tailgating, hoping to make it inside before kickoff. In bars, restaurants, and homes across...

Nir Ben-Shlomo runs the 5K with baby Ori during the Zeta Tau Alpha 25th 5K run for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness in Iowa City on Oct. 13, 2024. The sorority raised almost $20,000 and had over 100 participants.

Zeta Tau Alpha holds philanthropic 5K for 25 years

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 22, 2024

For the last 25 years, runners in the University of Iowa’s chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha have hit the pavement, pounding out miles to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Starting...

Local Democrats watch a debate between Christina Bohannan and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Sanctuary Pub in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. The watch party drew a packed crowd as eager voters listened to candidates for Iowa's 1st congressional District.

Bohannan, Miller-Meeks square off in testy debate on abortion, immigration

Roxy Ekberg and Liam Halawith October 21, 2024

In an almost hour-long debate, U.S. Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan squared off in a testy exchange over abortion and immigration during an Iowa PBS...

A Centennial Park sign is seen at Centennial Park in North Liberty, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. A fundraiser was held at the park in an effort to reach its fundraising goal of $3.5 million for renovations.

Nightmare on Ale Street raises money for North Liberty Centennial Park

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 21, 2024

On one spooky afternoon, the city of North Liberty made progress toward its fundraising goal of $3.5 million as it continues to host community fundraisers for the progress of Centennial Park. To achieve...

Construction is seen on the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program House in Iowa City on Oct. 12, 2022. The Nonfiction Writing Program was created in 1976.

Above the Fold | UI continues to rank best for writing among Ivy League colleges

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 21, 2024

This year, Iowa is ranked No. 9 among all public and private universities for writing. Iowa is the first public institution to appear on the report.  This year, Iowa is ranked No. 9 among all public...

Photo contributed by Johnson County Sheriff’s Captain Matt Hendricks

Biplane lands on Highway 218 after running out of gas

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 21, 2024

A biplane made an emergency landing on the southbound side of U.S. 218 near the 94 mile marker Saturday evening after running out of gas. No injuries were reported.  “A local pilot had to make...

Anne Zepeski and Brett Faine pose for a portrait inside the College of Pharmacy building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Zepeski is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy, and Faine is a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy.

College of Pharmacy announces new certificate

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 20, 2024

A first-of-its-kind program in the United States is set to kick off at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Professors within the college said the certificate is following recent trends in the...

FilmScene at the Chauncey Hotel is seen on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Writers Kerry Howley and Susanna Fogel visited to discuss the film adaptation of their New York Magazine profile.

Adapting ‘Winner’ to the big screen

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor October 20, 2024

Reality Winner. Over the past eight years, that name has sparked comments and controversy ever since Winner leaked a classified government report to newspaper outlets following the 2016 election. Winner’s...

The Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. The counseling and behavioral health services major was approved in April and implemented this fall.

New College of Education program sees success in first semester

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 20, 2024

The University of Iowa College of Education is seeing great interest in its new counseling and behavioral health services undergraduate degree program. The major was approved by the Board of Regents...

Two attendees tango during a social dance class at the Iowa City Senior Center on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The tango class was led by Irina Latkova from the Madison Tango Society and Abolins.

Iowa City has what it takes to tango

Grace Olson, News Editor October 20, 2024

Slowly dragging their feet across the activity room floor, Iowa City residents from all walks of life came together to dance the tango. “Get used to touching each other,” tango class instructor...

John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. The University of Iowa's Insurance major was named eighth after only one year of its existence by U.S. News and World Report.

Iowa’s insurance major named top ten program

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 20, 2024

In the wake of recent natural disasters like Hurricane Milton and Helene, and more local incidents including various field fires in Johnson County, insurance remains a critical aspect of business and...