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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 football team huddles during a spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Live updates | Iowa football opens 2023 season, hosts Utah State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 2, 2023

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa football will open its 2023 season hosting the Utah State Aggies inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday with an 11:03 a.m. kickoff. Senior quarterback Cade McNamara will make the...

Iowa Quarterback Cade McNamara talks with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa QB Cade McNamara will start Week 1 against Utah State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 2, 2023

New Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara is set to make his Hawkeye debut on Saturday against Utah State.  McNamara took a fall on a scramble at open practice on Aug. 12 but was able to walk off the...

A firefighter takes a ladder to the area of a fire at the Advanced Technology Laboratories on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The first Hawk Alert urged people to avoid the area around 10:54 a.m. On Thursday, Firefighters and other first responders arrived at the building to fight an active fire at around 1:30 p.m.

Second fire in two days reported at Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 1, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Fire officials responded to another fire at the University of Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on Friday morning after one broke out the...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

New Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara is fearless under pressure.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 31, 2023

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara has grown up with competition. The oldest of three brothers, McNamara has battled with his siblings in various disciplines, whether it be football games in the basement...

The Englert Theatre is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Englert Theatre union resolves contract disputes

Sasha Evenko, News Reporter August 31, 2023

Unionized stagehands and theater staff at the Englert Theater in Iowa City signed an agreement with theater management to resolve a wage dispute on Aug. 18. It is the first dispute since employees...

Slater Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on University of Iowa campus on August 29th 2023.

UI Slater Hall residents report influx of cockroaches and mice

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter August 31, 2023

After University of Iowa classes started last week, students have seen an influx of various pests in Slater Residence Hall — specifically cockroaches and mice in rooms and bathrooms. UI Housing...

Carmen Gwenigale-Ogoli poses for a portrait on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Gwenigale-Ogoli is the current Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Iowa City Community School District. She is also the Director of Educators Rising, a curriculum for students to explore teaching as a profession.

Program at Iowa City schools aims to address teaching shortage

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter August 31, 2023

A program in the Iowa City Community School District is continuing to guide K-12 students who show an interest in teaching. The program, Educators Rising, aims to partially solve the national teacher...

Iowa City firefighter Brian Marak takes off his gear after responding to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. The first Hawk Alert went out at 1:29 p.m., urging people to avoid the area. At 1:58 p.m., a second Hawk Alert said people could resume normal activity, as the situation “has stabilized.”

Fire under investigation at Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 31, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Fire officials responded on Thursday afternoon to a fire at the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.   According...

A gavel is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Secondary Roads Apprenticeship Program to open engineering technician position

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 30, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will consider approval of an engineering technician apprenticeship program next week.  The two-year program, called the Secondary Roads Apprenticeship Program,...

OPN Architects project architect Josh Moe speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Local architect Josh Moe submits candidacy for IC City Council election

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 30, 2023

Local architect Josh Moe announced he is running for an at-large seat on the Iowa City City Council. The election for city council is on Nov. 7.  According to his Facebook page, he filed for candidacy...

A passenger sits on an Iowa City city bus on Thursday Aug. 24, 2023.

Free Iowa City transit fares well with UI students

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 30, 2023

Almost a month after Iowa City Transit transitioned to requiring zero fares, some University of Iowa students are taking advantage of the free bus access. Bus ridership in Iowa City transit increased...

A protestor yells during a protest against sexual violence by campus fraternities in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Around 50 protestors marched from the Rape Victim Advocacy Program building  to the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house which was blocked off by five police cars.

Protest outside UI fraternity after recent reported sexual assault

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor August 30, 2023

More than 50 University of Iowa students protested outside the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity Tuesday night following a reported sexual assault at the fraternity last Thursday.  Protestors chanted...