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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 State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Judge upholds decision removing Iowa Libertarian candidates from ballot

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 7, 2024

An Iowa District Court judge upheld a state panel’s decision to remove three Iowa Libertarian Congressional candidates from the Nov. 5 ballot on Saturday.  In a Saturday morning ruling, Polk...

Iowa Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks speaks during the fourth annual “Triple M” Tailgate at Streb Construction in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. A small contingent of pro-Palestine protesters demonstrated outside while three activists disrupted the event from inside. Rep. Miller-Meeks will be running against former University of Iowa Law professor Christina Bohannon for Iowa’s 1st congressional district.

Iowa Republicans push for support, unified party at Miller-Meeks fundraising event

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 7, 2024

As thousands of Hawkeye fans gathered at Kinnick Stadium for one of the biggest college sporting events in Iowa this year, Iowa Republican leaders rallied support for U.S. Representative Mariannette...

Oasis employee Marin Irvine makes a pita sandwich after a ribbon-cutting event in celebration of Oasis Falafel’s 20-year anniversary in business, sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Owners Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan created Oasis Falafel in the summer of 2004.

Iowa City’s Oasis Falafel celebrates 20 year anniversary

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 5, 2024

Oasis Falafel, a well-known staple in Iowa City, recently celebrated two decades of bringing authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine to the community. Owners Naftaly Stramer and...

Candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives Anna Banowsky poses for a portrait during the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Banowsky is running for election for section 92 of the Iowa House of Representatives.

UI graduate student focuses on education in campaign for Iowa House seat

Mia O’Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter September 4, 2024

Anna Banowsky, a University of Iowa graduate student and teaching assistant, is running for Iowa Legislature with a laser focus on education. Banowsky, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent State Rep....

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Executive Director Guillermo Morales shows the Board the rules concerning employee discipline during a Johnson County work session on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Morales was terminated by a 3 to 2 vote.

Executive director of JoCo Board of Supervisors Office fired

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 4, 2024

Guillermo Morales, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors executive director, was fired from his role by the board after a year in the position for alleged hostile conduct with other county employees...

Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI employee found to have diverted almost $1 million to personal bank account

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 4, 2024

A new state audit report reveals a University of Iowa employee diverted nearly $1 million to a personal bank account. The UI is saying it plans to review its conflict of interest policy in light of...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City City Council votes to lower parking rates

Elijah Exley-Schuman and Liam Halawith September 3, 2024

Iowa City Council members voted 6-1 Tuesday to reduce parking meter rates in downtown Iowa City following backlash from local residents and businesses.  The City Council approved the first consideration...

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.

Five more years: What’s next for the UI’s ‘least desired’ dorm

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 3, 2024

The iconic Mayflower dorm has been home to thousands of University of Iowa residents — some loving the outlying residence while others describing their stay as a prison-like sentence. For 56 years,...

Allison and Cale Bierman pose for a portrait at Allison Bierman’s mothers home in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. On July 29, 2024, a near total ban on abortion went into effect in Iowa. Bierman has been outspoken in the Johnson County about her support for IVF treatment and abortion access, after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy.

Iowa abortion providers navigate near-total abortion ban

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 3, 2024

Allison Bierman, 31, of Iowa City and her husband underwent three rounds of in vitro fertilization, or IVF treatments, before she had a positive pregnancy test. When she found out she was pregnant...

Palacer Dignitaries carrying the Benin Bronzes during the restitution ceremony.

The Stanley Museum made history this summer with the restitution of Benin Bronzes

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor September 3, 2024

On Nov. 28, 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron made strides in the African art restitution movement. Macron spoke at the University of Ouagadougou in West Africa and directly addressed the history...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa Libertarian Party granted a temporary injunction on ballot approval

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 3, 2024

A Polk County district court granted a temporary injunction preventing the Iowa Secretary of State from certifying the 2024 general election ballots on Tuesday.  The ruling gives three Iowa Libertarian...

A Cambus passes by the Main Library on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. The University of Iowa recently received a grant of $16 million from federal grant funds.

Federal grant gives over $16 million to fund new electric campus buses

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 2, 2024

The University of Iowa will have new electric Cambus vehicles driving around campus in two years. Six buses will be coming to the UI in 2026 after the university received a $16.4 million grant from...