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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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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...

Iowa Linebacker Jay Higgins throws the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Press Box Banter: hawk hawk hawk hawk with Roy Higgins!

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor September 22, 2023

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming games....

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Iowa City missing teen Bridget Stone located

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 22, 2023

Iowa City teenager Bridget Stone, 15, was located and reunited with her family, according to a press release by the police department on Friday.  Stone was last seen at Iowa City West High School...

Iowa center Logan Jones listens to the National Anthem during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10.

Iowa football’s Logan Jones stays humble amid hard work

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

Before he was one of the biggest players on the field, Iowa center Logan Jones was the smallest.  Jones signed up in second grade for a tackle-football team in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While admitting...

EMT apprentice Imonie Eicher poses for a portrait in a Johnson County Ambulance at the Johnson County Ambulance Facility in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

Johnson County EMT apprenticeship reports strong start

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 21, 2023

Johnson County officials called the emergency medical technician apprenticeship that launched in June a “raving success.” The EMT apprenticeship is the first role in the federal COVID-19 relief-funded...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo Supervisors raise income eligibility for child care program

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 21, 2023

More families in Johnson County could be eligible for a child care scholarship program after the county widened the income range. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an increase...

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

Lima Younes sentenced to five years in prison for role in son, former UI student Ali Younes’ escape

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 21, 2023

As she choked back tears, Lima Khairi Mohammad Younes, 45, received her sentencing Thursday for her role in the escape of her son and former University of Iowa student Ali Younes, 20, from the U.S. The...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

Iowa SWARM Collective expands NIL opportunities to all Hawkeye student athletes

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

The Iowa SWARM Collective announced Thursday that all 22 Hawkeye athletic programs can now receive NIL opportunities. Before the announcement, the collective was only geared toward the football and...

Iowa Spirit Squad member Austin Beam Holds a sign at a football Game between Iowa and Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

‘I could feel the wind between my legs’: UI cheerleader goes viral after losing pants during Iowa game

Grace Olson, News Reporter September 20, 2023

While performing a stunt during the Western Michigan football game, Hawkeye cheerleader Austin Beam lost his pants in mid-air. Despite that head-turning complication, he nailed the landing.  A...