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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

University of Iowa SCOPE members pose for a photo during a battle of the bands, hosted by University of Iowa SCOPE productions, at Iowa Memorial Union's River Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (Jordan Barry/The Daily Iowan)

The job market for the arts is bleak. This panel shows there’s still hope.

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter September 22, 2024

Arts industries can be hard to break into for students. The Englert Theatre hosted an event with the help of FilmScene and SCOPE — a student-led organization that brings concerts and entertainment...

Iowa players celebrate during a soccer game between Iowa and Nebraska at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 2-0.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | No. 18 Iowa squeaks past unranked Illinois 2-1 after scoring two late goals in the second period.

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

Following a tough draw at Ohio State, the No. 18 Iowa women’s soccer team continued its road trip with a trek to Champaign, Illinois, for a matchup against Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting...

City Hall employees participate in a meeting in the North Liberty City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2024. The structure cost $10 million dollars to construct.

North Liberty City Hall settles into central, permanent location

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 22, 2024

North Liberty City Hall has settled into its new forever home, located in the “hub” of the Johnson County community. In recent memory, the city of North Liberty has had four city halls, North Liberty...

Aug 6, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Brittany Brown (USA) celebrates her third place finish in the women's 200m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France.

Press Box Banter | Is Iowa an underdog?

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer September 20, 2024

Brittany Brown finished the 200M in 22.20 during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, making her the first woman to earn an individual Olympic medal in Iowa Track and Field program history.  Press Box...

Staff members hold the DVIP flag at the organization's 45th Anniversary Celebration in Coralville on Sept. 19, 2024. This included a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facilities DVIP is opening thanks to funding from the community.

DVIP celebrates new emergency shelter, 45-year anniversary

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 19, 2024

To celebrate 45 years of serving southeast Iowa, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, or DVIP, held an anniversary and ribbon-cutting celebration for its new emergency shelter Thursday. DVIP...

Attendees and board members converse outside of the Reiman Ballroom during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI requests $10 million to support rural health care

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 19, 2024

The University of Iowa is requesting over $10 million to help bolster rural healthcare disparities in the state of Iowa for fiscal 2026. UI President Barbara Wilson spoke to the Iowa Board of Regents,...

The Iowa City Airport is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Brandt Heating and Air Condition is contracted to install solar panels for the Iowa City municipal airport in the upcoming weeks.

Iowa City Municipal Airport to install solar arrays

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 19, 2024

The Iowa City Municipal Airport is beginning its solar array installation project after months of planning. The array construction will begin on Monday. The airport received $442,800 in Federal Aviation...

Iowa Senior Vice President Rod Lenhertz speaks about new projects for the University of Iowa during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI approved for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences program changes

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 19, 2024

AMES, Iowa — The University of Iowa was approved to restructure and terminate multiple programs within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Thursday. Center...

Attendees watch the 2024 Presidential debate during a watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. The watch party was hosted by the Johnson County Democrats.

Iowa Teamsters endorse Kamala Harris, national union remains neutral

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 19, 2024

The Iowa Teamsters endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, breaking from the national union that decided to remain neutral after internal surveys showed the union’s members side with...

Community members and Johnson County Supervisors meet for the grand re-opening of the Johnson County Administration Building during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024. The members and attendees toured the renovated building.

Board of Supervisors holds grand reopening of Johnson County Administration Building

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 18, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session meeting was called to order Wednesday in the newly renovated Johnson County Administration Building. Chairperson Rod Sullivan enthusiastically oversaw...

Board of Regents President Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI reflects on downtown hospital progress, looks to future

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 18, 2024

AMES, Iowa — The University of Iowa reflected on the acquisition of the former Mercy Iowa City hospital during a Board of Regents meeting Wednesday. Bradley Haws, chief executive officer of UI Health...

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government listen to Addison Eckerd speak during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024. USG approved a bill to continue to grow the textbook drive.

Constitutional change to USG restructures the Academic Affairs Committee

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 18, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation on Tuesday to restructure the Academic Affairs Committee as the USG textbook drive saw record numbers this year. The bill...