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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

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

Police reports threats made against a Mercy Hospital clinic

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 18, 2024

An Iowa City woman who has since been arrested made threats by phone to a Mercy Hospital clinic Thursday morning, according to a press release from the Iowa City Police Department.  ICPD did not...

Interim Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz and Deputy Director of Athletics for External Relations Matt Henderson exit the conference room area after a press conference with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Beth Goetz hired as UI’s full-time athletics director

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 18, 2024

The University of Iowa hired Beth Goetz as its next athletics director, the UI announced on Thursday. According to her signed term sheet, Goetz will earn a base salary of $850,000 over the next five...

The inside of the gold dome 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. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill to remove time limit on medical practice suits for concealment

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 17, 2024

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that removes time limits for patients seeking a medical malpractice lawsuit against providers that concealed a cause of injury.  The law saw bipartisan...

A person exits the State Law Library 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 have 64 seats in the house and the Democrats have 36.

New bill to loosen accountability requirements for state MOMS program

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 17, 2024

A bill introduced Wednesday by Iowa Rep. Jon Dunwell, R-Newton, would loosen accountability requirements for the state and third-party contractors of the More Options for Maternal Support, or MOMS,...

Vice Chairperson Rod Sullivan listens to a presentation about public transportation during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting at the Johnson County Public Health and Clinical Services building on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

Rod Sullivan announces reelection run for Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor January 17, 2024

Long-serving Johnson County supervisor and recently elected chairperson Rod Sullivan announced his run for reelection Wednesday. Sullivan was first elected as a supervisor in 2004 and served as...

Festival-goers cheer during the fourth day of the Hinterland music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2022.

Hozier, Noah Kahan to headline Hinterland Music Festival 2024

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor January 17, 2024

Hozier, Noah Kahan, and Vampire Weekend are set to headline the Hinterland music festival this summer. The festival will take place the weekend of Aug. 2-4. Tickets will be available for purchase...

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird speaks during a Moms for Liberty Rally at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sues TikTok

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter January 17, 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued TikTok for deceiving Iowa parents about children’s access to inappropriate material on the popular social media app, according to a news release from her office...

The Iowa City Fire Department responds to a fire at 316 E. Burlington St. in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.

Iowa City Fire Department responds to fire on East Burlington Street

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor January 17, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City law enforcement responded to a fire on Wednesday at 316 E. Burlington St. The Iowa City Fire Marshal is investigating the fire, which...

Community members walk through downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert around 2 p.m. Saturday with a National Weather Service wind chill warning from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16. The Hawk Alert statement said a -40 degree wind chill would occur and frostbite within 10 minutes of being outside is possible.

UIHC reports influx in frostbite cases after week of extreme temperatures

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 17, 2024

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reported an influx of patients with frostbite in the past week due to extreme temperatures. Parts of eastern Iowa experienced wind chill of up to -40 degrees...

Wisconsin forward Sarah Williams prepares to shoot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball forces season-high 28 turnovers during 40-point win versus Wisconsin

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 17, 2024

Though fans may be quick to credit the three-pointers and fast-break layups from the Iowa women's basketball team as the reason the Hawkeyes won, 96-50, over the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday night,...

Iowa guard Kate Martin plays during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball pounds Wisconsin, 96-50, behind efficient offensive night

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team pounded the Wisconsin Badgers, 96-50, in a home bout inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night. After a dominant 84-57 win over then-No. 14 Indiana on...

The Iowa City City Council sits at a panel during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

IC City Council adopts lower height limit for residential buildings in northside

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 16, 2024

The height limit for new single-family and duplex buildings in Iowa City’s northside will now be 27 feet as opposed to 35 feet after a 5-1 city council vote approving the change Tuesday night. These...