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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

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,...

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,...