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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 students study at the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. A recent report from Yale University showed that nearly 80 percent of undergraduate grades are A’s or A-minuses. This has caused discussion regarding grade inflation across universities nationwide.

UI navigates rising grade inflation

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 17, 2024

Groceries, gas, and, surprisingly, grades have all been victims of inflation over the past several decades. As teaching methods and policies have adjusted nationwide, an A has lost its value as it...

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

English Language Learning program sees an influx of students

Zoe Smith, News Reporter November 17, 2024

In eighth grade, Pedro Marra’s parents told him and his brother Vinny they were going to pack everything up from their home in the bustling city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for a new opportunity in Iowa...

Community members sit in on a City Council formal meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The council has been discussing how it would like to fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacant seat.

Here’s how Iowa City can fill Councilor Andrew Dunn’s upcoming vacancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 17, 2024

After Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he will be leaving his District C seat by the end of the year, the city council is determining its next steps to fill his imminent vacancy. According...

Members of the Iowa City Community School District meet on Nov. 12, 2024. Meetings take place every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the district’s Educational Services Center. ICCSD is partnered with Iowa Reading Corps to assist students' literary skills.

Iowa City schools embrace partnership with Iowa Reading Corps

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 17, 2024

Across the U.S., many students in school find themselves struggling with certain subjects, such as math or reading. Tutoring programs exist throughout the country to assist students by offering...

Iowa players huddle after a timeout during an Iowa women’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye arena in Iowa City on Wednesday Nov, 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated Toledo 94-57.

Press Box Banter | Iowa’s basketball teams start season off strong, undefeated

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer November 15, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball will take on Washington State Friday, November 15 with a 3-0 record. Iowa women’s basketball defeated Toledo State on Wednesday, putting them at 3-0 record as well. Press...

The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

UI campus Democrats disappointed, Republicans ecstatic about Trump’s win

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 14, 2024

With former President Donald Trump on his way back to the White House after beating out Vice President Kamala Harris, University of Iowa campus political organizations are mixed about the results of...

Different speakers addressed the crowd during the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Plaza by the Iowa Memorial Union on Nov. 11 in Iowa City, Iowa. The event was put on by the Veterans Association at IOWA (VAI) to celebrate Veterans Day.

New UI Veteran and Military Council bolsters community for service members

Zoe Smith, News Reporter November 14, 2024

Veterans and military service members take up much of the University of Iowa’s campus, whether it’s through teaching and leading classes, participating in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps,...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics complex is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024.

State Rep demands UIHC fellow’s termination for online post. Free speech experts disagree.

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 14, 2024

The day after the election, University of Iowa Health Care pediatric cardiology fellow Mayank Sharma stirred controversy with a strongly-worded post on X, formerly known as Twitter, seemingly directed...

Bruce Teague and members of the airport commission pose for a portrait during the ribbon-cutting at the conclusion ceremony of the Iowa City Municipal Airport’s solar project on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. A total of 300 solar arrays were installed and will be officially powered in the next few weeks.

Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrates new $1 million solar array

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 14, 2024

The Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrated its new solar array Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $1 million project is a culmination of more than a month of construction and an overarching...

Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21.

Iowa City begins $30 million transit and equipment facility project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 13, 2024

The City of Iowa City is kicking off its $30 million project to relocate its transit and equipment facilities to better meet the needs of the growing community. At the Nov. 4 Iowa City City Council...

Andreas Wilz, paramedic field operations supervisor, demonstrates the use of Narcan nasal spray on a training mannequin at the Johnson County Ambulance Service in Iowa City on Nov. 10. Naloxene is an emergency medication that can counteract an opioid overdose.

Johnson County combats opioid overdoses with new Narcan distribution program

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter November 13, 2024

Throughout 2023, Johnson County Public Health reported 10 opioid overdose deaths — all attributed to fentanyl. Johnson County and Iowa as a whole fall in line with the national trend of opioid —...

Community members and City Council members gather during a meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The City Council meets on the first and last Tuesday of every month.

Child Care Wage Enhancement Program evaluates future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 13, 2024

Two years since its start, the county-wide Child Care Wage Enhancement Program has seen both successes and shortfalls. Participating child care centers have reported staff retention and improved quality...