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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

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Protesters yell chants during a protest in support of Palestinian people, held by Iowans For Palestine, at the University of Iowa Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Iowans for Palestine were joined by community members and a City High School walkout, who voiced frustration and anger over the Jan. 18 Iowa House of Representatives resolution that supports Israel and condemns Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. About 50 protesters yelled chants and marched around downtown after the chants.

Over 50 Iowa City high school students walk out of class to protest Israel-Hamas war

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 26, 2024

Over 50 students from Iowa City high schools gathered on the Pentacrest Friday afternoon to protest the Israel-Hamas war.  Protester chants included “Israel bombs, USA pays, how many kids have...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Iowa City begins process to update comprehensive plan

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 25, 2024

The City of Iowa City started the process of an extensive update to its comprehensive plan, which is a non-regulatory document the city uses to guide its decisions in zoning and land use decisions. City...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City man sentenced to federal prison for possession of ammunition as a felon

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 25, 2024

A second Iowa City man was sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition despite being a felon according to a press release Thursday.  Antonio Airhart, 33, will be spending...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police arrest three suspects for shots fired on Christmas morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 25, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department made three arrests in connection to shots fired on Dec. 25, 2023, according to a press release Thursday. ICPD arrested Coralville resident Bhupi Singh, 21, and Iowa...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands points during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Head coach Tom Brands speaks on latest developments in sports gambling probe

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 24, 2024

Since May 2023, select University of Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes have been involved in a sports gambling probe conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Earlier this week,...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery after his team received a ten second call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77.

Iowa men’s basketball falls, 69-67, to Maryland in second-half collapse

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team dropped its second straight home game with a 69-67 loss to Maryland on Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Hawkeye guard Tony Perkins piled up 20 points and was...

Lawmakers stand over the Rotunda during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans hold the majority in both the house and the senate.

Iowa lawmakers advance hefty fines for open meetings law violations

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 24, 2024

A panel of Iowa lawmakers unanimously agreed to advance a bill on Wednesday to drastically increase the fines for violating Iowa’s open meeting laws. Under the bill, violating Iowa’s open meeting...

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

UI Health Care implements temporary mask requirements in some hospital units

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 24, 2024

Amid respiratory virus season, University of Iowa Health Care is temporarily requiring masks inside facilities for certain patient populations. As of Jan. 11, UIHC asked employees, visitors, and...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

IC Northside Neighborhood Association succeeds in attempt to change city housing code

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 24, 2024

New residential single-family and duplex buildings constructed in Iowa City’s northside will now have a height limit of 27 feet as opposed to 35 feet to maintain neighborhood consistency and affordability. This...

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

UI Health Care to assume operations at Mercy IC Jan. 31

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy January 24, 2024

Mercy Iowa City will transition to the University of Iowa Health Care on Jan. 31, according to an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday morning. Mercy and UIHC will still operate as separate...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowa lawmakers squabble over the definition of a woman

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 23, 2024

A panel of Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill that would define a woman in Iowa code on Tuesday. Despite opposition to the legislation and unanswered questions on the intent behind the bill and what the...