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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

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

New Iowa law forces Iowa City schools to limit excused absences in their district

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 9, 2024

As the new school year begins, districts in Iowa, including the Iowa City Community School District, have seen some changes in attendance policy resulting from legislation passed by the State of Iowa...

Outside Iowa's Supreme Court and the Iowa Judicial Branch Building on Monday, April 22, 2019, in Des Moines.

Iowa Supreme Court to decide if Libertarian candidates stay on election ballot

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 9, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday to decide whether three Iowa Libertarian candidates for Congress can remain on the general election ballot. The hearing comes on the heels...

Board Members are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Iowa City Community Schools are considering a cell phone ban with the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Iowa City Community School District considers banning cellphones in classrooms

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 9, 2024

Cellphone and computer usage policies in the Iowa City Community School District classrooms may face changes in the coming months, as the board has begun discussing a possible cellphone ban. The discussion...

Former Iowa Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, Iowa Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks and Utah Rep. Burgess Owens during the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate featuring Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Miller-Meeks recently introduced legislation providing fully refundable tax credit for in vitro fertilization treatments.

Miller-Meeks introduces refundable tax credit for IVF

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 9, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced legislation Monday to promote access to in vitro fertilization through a fully refundable tax credit of up to $30,000. The bill will provide financial...

Customers enter The James Theater in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. The theater's latest production is a play that features a post-apocalyptic Johnson County.

Review | The James Theater’s latest production presents a post-apocalyptic Iowa City

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor September 9, 2024

Assassins, cults, and the undead take center stage in The James Theater’s latest production, “Once Upon a Time in the People’s Republic of Johnson County.” The play, set against the backdrop...

Attendees talk with David Johnson at his art exhibit hosted by ArtiFactory in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. David earned his BFA in painting, drawing, and printmaking at the University of Iowa and later earned his MFA at the Cleveland Institute of Art.

Review | Iowa City’s ArtiFactory hosts David Johnson’s collection of prints

Kayla Person, Arts Reporter September 8, 2024

On the evening of Sept. 6, David Johnson, a University of Iowa alumni, displayed a collection of prints at the ArtiFactory Gallery. The collection showcases his talent and proclivity toward the mediums...

A child plays with beads during a Sensory Saturday event at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Attendees glued various sensory objects like feathers, googly eyes, beads, fabric, and paper to popsicle sticks.

‘Sensory Saturdays’ provides an inclusive community for Iowa City youth

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 8, 2024

The Robert A. Lee Recreation Center’s arts and crafts room was already open, with a single long, narrow table in the center of the space. On top of it was a container of googly eyes, a bag of popsicle...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during an Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Iowa City is currently developing a plan to address affordable housing.

Iowa City developing five-year plan to address affordable housing

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter September 8, 2024

With over 30,000 University of Iowa students converging on Iowa City every time the summer folds into autumn, housing both long-time residents and students has become an ongoing struggle for the city....

Board Member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice President Molly Abraham are seen during an Iowa City Community School District Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. ICCSD began a new model for middle school, moving sixth graders to a new building to increase clubs and activities.

The Iowa City Community School District transitions to new middle school model

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 8, 2024

The start of a two-year transition from a junior high to middle school model for the Iowa City Community School District has gone smoothly, according to district officials. Sixth graders were taken...

Iowa midfielder Gia Whalen tries to block a Redhawk pass during a field hockey game between Iowa and Miami University at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 2-0.

Iowa field hockey earns tough 2-0 victory over Miami (OH)

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 8, 2024

The Iowa field hockey team returned back into the win column after topping Miami (OH) 2-0 on Friday afternoon, marking their second shutout in three games.  After only scoring one goal in its first...

A hallway is seen in the Mayflower residence hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Since the dorm came back into service, it has been undergoing renovations.

Above the Fold | What led the sale of Mayflower going under?

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer September 8, 2024

As the school year begins, one question remains unanswered for University of Iowa students and their families: What is the status of Mayflower Residence Hall? Above the Fold host, Madeleine Willis...

Iowa middle hitter Delaney McSweeney (6) observes the other team during a volleyball match between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes struggle against San Jose State, bounce back with wins over Delaware and Cal Baptist

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 8, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team kicked off their home schedule with the three-game Hawkeye Invitational over the weekend at Xtreme Arena in Coralville.  Following a 3-1 Friday loss to the San Jose State Spartans,...