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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

Cambus Personell supervisor Alyson Holevoet poses for a portrait on March 10, 2022.

UI requests regent permission for $17 million project to add 12 electric vehicles, expand Cambus Maintenance Facility

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 20, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents to proceed with an estimated $17-18 million project to expand the Cambus Maintenance Facility and add 12 future electric...

Lexie Olgren, Miley Olgren, 3, and Aubree Olgren, 11, admire Isabelle Olgren’s haircut at Great Clips in Ankeny, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. In the fall of 2022, Iowa’s only inpatient eating disorder clinic closed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Olgren, 28, was a patient when she was 26 years old, and said the program is crucial to helping those with eating disorders and is upset about its closing.

Photos: Fearing the future of treatment

Grace Smith, Photojournalist September 20, 2023

In the fall of 2022, Iowa’s only inpatient eating disorder clinic closed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Lexie Olgren, 28, was a patient when she was 26 years old, and said the program...

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IC passes zoning changes to increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Housing supply and affordability in Iowa City may see positive progress as a result of various zoning code changes approved by the city council in a 5-1 vote Tuesday night. The changes include a...

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Co-Owner and General Manager Chris Querrey picks up a drink at Wig & Pen Pizza Pub on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Father and son duo build legacy at Wig & Pen

Graci Moore, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Co-owner of the Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Richard Querrey purchased the Iowa City pizza place in 1993 and is working to leave a legacy to his son, Chris Querrey. Known for its Chicago-style deep dish...

An empty podium is seen during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 28, 2023.

University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs become target for conservative politics

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter September 19, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in higher education have become a target for conservative lawmakers. These programs, which promote a sense of belonging for and understanding of historically...

The City Park Pool is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Public input for City Park Pool to take place soon

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Iowa City Park Pool’s reconstruction is underway as City of Iowa City officials look to gather feedback from residents on what the new pool should look like. After unanimous approval to replace...

Dr. Bob Kirby, director of the UI Office of Undergraduate Research (O.U.R.), discusses methods to promote student involvement in research at a weekly meeting with O.U.R. staff and ambassadors in Gilmore Hall on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. The Office of Undergraduate Research, formerly ICRU, hosts events, workshops and presentations at student organization meetings and classes to promote undergraduate research.

Undergraduates at the UI get involved in research

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Undergraduate students at the University of Iowa are finding research opportunities in and outside of the STEM field from assisting studies on artificial intelligence in job interviews to nuclear power. Nearly...

Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo (left) and Dr. Oluwaseun Badru (right) pose for a portrait in the UI College of Public Health Building on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

UI researchers investigate stigma behind HIV

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Stigma plays an incredibly large role in the lives of those with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV. University of Iowa researchers Oluwafemi Adeagbo and Oluwaseun Badru are taking a magnifying...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Bruce, Uhlis among four more former Hawkeyes to plead guilty to reduced underage gambling charge

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2023

Four more former Hawkeye athletes pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of underage gambling, it was announced on Monday. Former Iowa football receivers Jack Johnson and Arland Bruce IV and defensive...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police arrest man who made sexual comments to junior high students

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department arrested the man who made sexual comments to two junior high students last week. On Monday, police arrested Brayton Kylar Reynolds, 29, of Iowa City, charging him...

Iowa Soccer Head Coach Dave DiIanni talks to the team at halftime of a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes were down by one at halftime. Sunday’s game marked Iowa’s Big 10 home opener. The Hawkeyes and the Fighting Illini tied 1-1.

Photos: Iowa Women’s Soccer Behind The Scenes

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor September 18, 2023

Over the course of a week, The Iowa women’s soccer team holds daily practices, team breakfasts, and gameplay reviews in preparation for their next game. Spending countless hours together, the players...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI ‘writing school’ rank slips, nursing school fourth in the nation in latest report

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 17, 2023

The University of Iowa fell in the overall rank for American universities, according to this year’s college rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The UI’s ranking dropped to fifth for writing,...