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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

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowa House forms new Higher Education Committee

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 21, 2024

The Iowa House will have a new committee focused on Higher Education in the next legislative session starting on Jan. 13. Iowa House Republicans, who expanded their majority in November, seek to do...

A ballerina performs during the annual tree lighting ceremony at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital on Nov. 21 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Nolte Dance Academy performed alongside the tree lighting.

Stead Family Children’s Hospital celebrates the holidays

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 21, 2024

To kick off the holiday season, Stead Family Children's Hospital patients, families, and faculty gathered to celebrate a tree lighting on Thursday. The event marks the beginning of the holiday season...

Photo contributed by Maria Drout

UI alumna named to 2024 Time100 Next list

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 21, 2024

When Maria Drout graduated from the University of Iowa in 2010 with a degree in physics and astronomy, she never could have expected that over a decade later, she’d be making an international name...

Water fills a cup from a dorm faucet in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Many cities in Iowa have fluorinated drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.

Robert F. Kennedy wants to remove fluoride from water. What does that mean?

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 21, 2024

On Nov. 2, Robert F. Kennedy, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Health Secretary, claimed via the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that the Trump White House will advise...

The two-movie release day phenomenon

The two-movie release day phenomenon

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor November 21, 2024

Ever since “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” took the world by storm on Jul. 22, 2023, movie studios have been eager to create the next “Barbenheimer” phenomenon. This year, “Gladiator II”...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Iowa Supreme Court overturns $97 million malpractice verdict

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court overturned a historic $97 million medical malpractice verdict on Nov. 8, dismissing the record-setting 2022 award tied to a botched birth case, citing legal errors during the trial...

Hyper Energy Bar is seen during its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in Iowa City. This is Hyper’s first location outside of the Des Moines Metro Area.

Hyper Energy Bar celebrates grand opening in Iowa City

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter November 20, 2024

Hyper Energy Bar, Iowa City’s newest energy drink franchise, opened Wednesday, bringing a new caffeine option to the Iowa City community. In the small space that houses Hyper Energy Bar, the white...

Jinann AbuDagga works with robotics during a Robotics and Assistive Devices (RAD) Lab on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. AbuDagga built and programmed the robots used in the 2024 Dance Gala.

This year’s co-stars of the 2024 Dance Gala? Robots.

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 20, 2024

A collaboration between the University of Iowa College of Engineering and the Dance Program opens up a world of potential projects. But, for the 2024 Dance Gala: Agile, the result was something no one...

Corridor CANstruction sculptures at the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville on Monday, Nov. 11. The public and a panel of local judges are set to vote for the best sculptures. All cans will be donated to the CommUnity Food Bank to help those in need.

CANstruction competitions bring in over 5,000 cans of food

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 20, 2024

As shoppers perused through the Coral Ridge Mall last week, they encountered abnormal artwork all throughout: sculptures made of cans. CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank hosted the first CANstruction...

Voters fill out their ballots at Catlett Residence Hall on Election Day in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

JoCo LGBTQ+ support services increase in demand following election

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor November 20, 2024

As the results of Election Day continue to settle across the country, many members of the LGBTQ+ community are grappling with feelings of betrayal, fear, and uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's...

Sneakers are on display and for sale at Vice in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Vice features and resells streetwear fashion.

Iowa City resellers explain the operations and considerations of resale

Isabelle Lubguban and Kyrsten White November 19, 2024

Iowa City is a unique college environment, thanks in large part to its robust downtown that bleeds into the campus with each flourishing business filling a niche. Just as these establishments meet...

Iowa No. 2 160-pound Kennedy Blades pats William Jewell College 160-pound Nylease Yzagere on the back after  the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling replenishes talent lost, retains success

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

Establishing a culture for a college athletics program is one of the most difficult things to do in sports. Sitting in the upper echelon of programs, any given year is a challenge in and of itself....