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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

Signs advocating for worker’s rights at Starbucks during a strike in Iowa City on Aug. 21, 2023.

Iowa City Starbucks employees on strike again, temporarily close location

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter August 21, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  After employees from the Clinton Street Starbucks became the first to unionize in Iowa, its workers are on strike for the second time this year....

Students wait to take the “I” block photo before Convocation on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Convocation wraps up OnIowa week for the incoming Iowa freshman class.

UI class of 2027 brave extreme heat for convocation

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter August 20, 2023

During an extreme heat advisory on Sunday, thousands of University of Iowa first-year and transfer students sweated black and gold outside of the Pentacrest for convocation. The UI expedited the...

The bar and table at The Black Angel restaurant in Iowa City on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The Black Angel opened July 11, 2023.

New Iowa City restaurant The Black Angel revives local favorites

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 20, 2023

New Iowa City restaurant The Black Angel incorporates menu and drink favorites into a cozy setting fit to host live music. The Black Angel, named after the so-called cursed angel statue in Oakland...

An Old Gold Creamery employee scoops Ice cream in the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

UI replaces IMU Java House with Heyn’s Ice Cream shop

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 20, 2023

A new Heyn’s Ice Cream location in the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union started serving scoops to students last Monday. The UI added the ice cream shop after requests from students for more...

Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz talks during a press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Iowa interim athletic director Beth Goetz talks NIL, gambling investigation

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 17, 2023

Beth Goetz spoke with the media for the first time on Thursday since taking on the role of Iowa's interim athletic director on Aug. 2. From NIL and the ongoing gambling investigation to keeping...

Committee members listen to public comments during the Iowa City planning and zoning commission’s formal meeting regarding a zoning proposal in the Northside neighborhood on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Proposal from Iowa City residents would lower maximum height of new residential buildings

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 16, 2023

The height of new single-family residences in Iowa City could be lowered by a proposed amendment to the city’s zoning code.  A proposal from Iowa City residents would reduce the maximum height...

Democratic candidate in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Christina Bohannan speaks during a Democratic watch party at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. “We have to carry on. You know, don't be discouraged. Don't be discouraged. I know some of the results tonight have been discouraging but don't give up,” Bohannan said. “We have to pick ourselves up dust ourselves on and we must carry on.”

Bohannan launches second bid for 1st Congressional District

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 15, 2023

Democrat Christina Bohannan announced plans Tuesday to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for a second time.  Bohannan, a former state representative and University of Iowa...

United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions at West High School in Iowa City on Monday, August 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Miller-Meeks talks abortion policy, government shutdown at Iowa City town hall

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics and News Editor August 15, 2023

Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks called for accountability and the “rule of law” at a town hall in Iowa City on Monday night.  Miller-Meeks fielded a range of questions Monday...

Three sisters pose for a photo while waiting for former president Donald Trump to speak during the 2023 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Trump, DeSantis compete for Iowa Republican support at Iowa State Fair

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics Editor August 13, 2023

In the sweltering heat, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis sweat out the details of their plans for the nation’s highest office at the Iowa State Fair Saturday.  Ahead of the first GOP presidential...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara receives a hug during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Iowa football quarterback Cade McNamara ‘day-to-day’ after suffering injury during open practice

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 12, 2023

Transfer quarterback Cade McNamara demonstrated plenty of poise in the pocket at Iowa football’s annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick Saturday and showed no signs of his November 2022 knee surgery with...

Connor Colby, second from left, and other Iowa offensive linemen walk onto the field during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Aug. 11.

Iowa football offense confident heading into 2023 season despite recent struggles

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 11, 2023

Iowa football held its annual media day on Friday afternoon following the eighth practice of fall camp, and the progression of the new Hawkeye offense was near the top of everyone’s radar.  After...

Iowa defensive players interact during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Iowa football defense looks to continue stellar 2022 season with determination

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 11, 2023

The 2023 Iowa defense may be without some key fixtures at defensive line, linebacker, and the secondary, but players and coaches said at media day on Friday that the Hawkeye ‘D’ has all the makings...