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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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University of Iowa alum Gina Whitty poses for a photo in Iowa City on Sept. 25.

Above the Fold: UI alumni struggle to pay off debt

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor September 27, 2023

On October 1, President Joe Biden’s pause on student loans debt will come to an end, stoking anxiety for borrowers burdened by debt. When the payments were paused, nearly 45 million Americans were...

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Two crashes reported in Johnson County, one person dies in rural crash

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 26, 2023

A fatal crash involving two cars occurred in rural Johnson County Tuesday afternoon, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office.  The crash happened around 12:38 p.m. at 2200 Black...

National Alliance of Mental Illness Pamphlets seen at the Guide Link Center in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023.

JoCo reports jump in youth crises, merges mental health services

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 26, 2023

Residents, especially youths in Johnson County are experiencing more mental health crises since the COVID-19 pandemic.   CommUnity’s Mobile Crisis Response program, which serves Johnson County...

The Housing Fellowship and ICCSD student-built affordable housing construction site seen on Sept. 18, 2023. (Madison Frette/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Community School District students break ground on affordable housing project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 26, 2023

Students at the Iowa City Community School District broke ground on an affordable housing unit this fall that they will help construct.  The school district reintroduced its Student Built House...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI to obtain ‘essentially all’ Mercy IC assets on Oct. 2 if unchallenged

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 25, 2023

If no other bids to obtain Mercy Iowa City assets that exceed the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics $20 million bid are entered before Oct. 2 at 5 p.m., UIHC will acquire the 185-bed hospital,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the 4th District tailgate Presidential Rally in Nevada, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The tailgate featured speeches from Republican Presidential candidates and U.S. Representatives among others.

State panel recommends eliminating half of state boards, commissions

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 25, 2023

A state panel unanimously approved a recommendation to eliminate or consolidate almost half of the boards and commissions in Iowa. The decision would eliminate 111 boards and commissions, leaving...

Doug Kollasch and Mark Pries pose for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Iowa City’s Human Rights Commission reaches 60th year, continues efforts

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 25, 2023

In late 1964, the City of Iowa City made history as one of the first towns in Iowa to pass an anti-discrimination ordinance for housing, thanks to the newly established Human Rights Commission. Now,...

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Q&A | Benjamin Troester ‘Mayflower Munch’ finds community through campus cult following

Grace Olson, News Reporter September 25, 2023

Since the start of the school year, University of Iowa first-year Benjamin Troester has accumulated a cult following of Iowa students because his increasing fame on the UI class of 2027 Snapchat story. Because...

Nancy Bird is seen at MERGE coworking space on Sept. 19, 2023.

Newly merged Iowa City business association looks to raise $2.5 million

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 24, 2023

A newly merged Iowa City business association has found success in supporting local businesses and economic developments after finalizing their merger in July. The former Iowa City Area Development...

The Johnson County Courthouse is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Lima Younes files appeal after receiving 5-year prison sentence

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 24, 2023

The mother of former University of Iowa student and alleged attempted murderer Ali Younes filed an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court appeal Friday after receiving a five-year prision sentence on Thursday...

Penn State wide reciever KeAndre Lambert-Smith stiff arms Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa football dominated by Penn State, 31-0, in White Out game Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 23, 2023

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Iowa football took its first loss of the season in a 31-0 drubbing by Penn State on Saturday night. Amidst a crowd of 110,830 at Beaver Stadium, the Hawkeye offense totaled just...

Stanley Museum of Art lobby is seen before the event on Sept. 22, 2023 in Iowa City. (Henry Tran/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley Museum of Art’s newest catalog takes risk to connect local art, literature

Avi Lapchick, Assistant Arts Editor September 23, 2023

Dozens of individuals attended a launch event held in the lobby of the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art on Friday for the release of “In a Time of Witness,” the museum’s newest and boldest...