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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

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI requests $5.8 million for renovation project to west campus recreation fields

November 9, 2022

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the state Board of Regents for $5.8 million renovations to on-campus west recreation fields. The on-campus west recreation fields, located at 2960...

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Randy Feenstra reelected representative for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Randy Feenstra was reelected to his second term as U.S. representative for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District on Tuesday.  According to unofficial results from the Secretary of State, Feenstra...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Driscoll takes 46th Senate District

Sydney Libert, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Dawn Driscoll, Republican candidate in for Iowa’s 46th Senate District, defeated Republican Kevin Kinney on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State. Driscoll...

Left, V Fixmer-Oraiz and right, Jon Green won the two open seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in the 2022 midterm election.

Jon Green, V Fixmer-Oraiz win Johnson County Board of Supervisors seats

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Democrats Jon Green and V Fixmer-Oraiz won the two open seats for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Fixmer-Oraiz won 31.7 percent of the vote and Green won 35 percent of the vote on Tuesday....

Iowa House District 90 seat Adam Zabner hugs a supporter during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Adam Zabner wins Iowa House District 90

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Adam Zabner won the election for Iowa House Representative District 90 on Tuesday after running unopposed. Zabner's victory is according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State's website. Zabner...

Iowa Senate District 45 seat Janice Weiner hugs her daughter, Lia Weiner, during a watch party on Election Day at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Janice Weiner to represent District 45 in Iowa Senate

Sydney Libert, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Democrat Janice Weiner will make her debut in the Iowa State Senate after winning the seat on Tuesday against Republican Harold Weilbrenner for District 45, according to unofficial results from the...

Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) catches a pass against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at FedExField.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 8, 2022

Several former Hawkeyes contributed to big wins in the NFL’s Week 9 slate, including one former standout in a new environment. Newly acquired Minnesota tight end T.J. Hockenson had a field day...

A new ParkMobile meter stand by the road, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, nearby the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center.

UI, Iowa City’s parking system changed. Here’s what you need to know

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Iowa City community members now have a new way to pay for parking after the University of Iowa and the City of Iowa City switched to a new app last month. Both the city and the university changed...

Burge Residence hall in Iowa City Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

UI proposes $4.7 million Burge Residence Hall renovations

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 8, 2022

The University of Iowa plans to renovate student rooms, corridors, and stairwells in Burge Residence Hall, pending approval from the state Board of Regents, according to the capital improvement business...

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UI medical student seriously injured in bike accident advocates for change

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2022

After experiencing a life-changing biking accident in 2019, University of Iowa medical student Guillermo Romano Ibarra is advocating for safer biking conditions on Iowa highways and for insurance companies...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz stands for the National Anthem during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes plan to vote, talk on-field win streak in November

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 8, 2022

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz made sure his players knew the importance of voting on Election Day this year. Ferentz said representatives from the University of Iowa gave his team a 45-minute...

Two cats play together with new toys in the patio at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The shelter recently installed a new “catio” for the cats to explore.

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center’s new catio gives feline friends an outdoor space

Kate Perez, News Editor November 8, 2022

Cats housed at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center now have their own “catio” to spend their days relaxing in. Previously, the cats spent their time inside with their companions in...