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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

Councilor Megan Alter is pictured at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Iowa City City Council highlights affordable housing as most important topic in five-year strategic plan

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 8, 2022

The Iowa City City Council made affordable housing a top priority in the city’s five-year strategic plan on Thursday. At the Sept. 8 City Council meeting, the council decided it is the most pressing...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, meets with Queen Elizabeth II when she delivered her 1991 address to Congress.

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, Iowa politicians react to her death

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, after serving as the British monarch for 70 years.  Her son, Prince Charles of Wales, will take the throne after his mother’s death and will become Britain's...

Iowa grabs the Cy-Hawk Trophy during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Cy-Hawk football game returns to Kinnick Stadium after four-season hiatus

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 8, 2022

Jack Campbell didn’t grow up an Iowa fan. Although the senior linebacker is a lifelong Iowan, he was sheltered from the Cy-Hawk rivalry. His father, Dave, played for the University of Northern Iowa...

Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brian Ferentz interacts with the media during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice facility on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Brian Ferentz talks Iowa football’s offense, how the Hawkeyes can improve

Isaac Goffin, Football Reporter September 7, 2022

Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz didn’t evade responsibility for the Hawkeyes’ 166-yard performance against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Sept. 3. While Iowa managed to...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery drives to the hoop during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2022. McCaffery picked up four assists. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-79.

Iowa athletics to hire Beth Goetz as new deputy athletic director, chief operating officer

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2022

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced the hiring of Beth Goetz as the new deputy athletic director and chief operating officer on Wednesday. Goetz, who served as Ball State's athletic director...

Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Law enforcement investigates sexual assault suspect seen near UI campus

Colin Votzmeyer and Meg Doster September 6, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for more updates. Editor’s Note: This story mentions sexual assault.  The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a sexual assault reported on the...

Iowa City's City Park Pool on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Over 800 Iowa City residents sign petition against City Park Pool changes

Cooper Worth, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2022

Iowa City residents are rejecting a newly proposed design for City Park Pool.  A petition with over 800 signatures was presented in front of the Iowa City City Council during the public comment section...

John Muriello performs in the University of Iowa Theater Department's production of "Sunday in the Park With George" on Monday, March 4th, 2019.

Former UI professor taught students despite accusations of child pornography, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor September 6, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article makes brief mention of instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts, and drug use.  A former University of Iowa School of...

Photo Illustration by Lillie Hawker.

UI introduces movie, show streaming service for dorm students

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter September 6, 2022

University of Iowa student living on campus can now access select movies and television shows with the university’s new entertainment streaming service. Earlier this month, University Housing...

Iowa City facing influx of bats, worrying residents

Iowa City facing influx of bats, worrying residents

Archie Wagner, News Reporter September 6, 2022

From apartment buildings to sorority houses, reports of bats entering homes are increasing in Iowa City. For Ahava Atar, a University of Iowa second-year student, her roommate had a bat recently...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson carries the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Injuries continue to plague Iowa football ahead of 2022 Cy-Hawk game

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 6, 2022

Sophomore wide receiver Keagan Johnson was not listed on Iowa football’s Week 2 depth chart. On the Hawkeyes’ Monday two-deep, sophomore Arland Bruce and redshirt freshman Alec Wick were Iowa’s...

Co-owners Amanda Goodrich and Mariah Ruyle instruct during a Dance Mixx class at Iowa City Jazzercise on Gilbert Street on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Goodrich has been instructing jazzercise classes for about six years, and Ruyle has been instructing classes for 14 years. "We've both been instructors for a long time. So this seemed like a natural next step," Ruyle said. "And it's just been a real place of comfort, and joy, and support."

Iowa City’s Jazzercise center turns over to new owners

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter September 1, 2022

It’s not hard to get your groove on during a Jazzercise class when the instructor blasts Lizzo on the speakers and hops into steps with vibrant pep.  Mariah Ruyle, new co-owner of Iowa City’s...