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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

Student protestors gather on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to the President's Residence on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

Young progressives stray from Democratic party

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter November 28, 2023

Mariam ‘Mimi’ Daoud grew up hearing about friends and family dying at the hands of the Israeli Defense Forces. Daoud, a 22-year-old Muslim American living in Cedar Rapids, said her family told...

University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz speaks with members of the media during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Goetz answered questions from the media about the statement.

Beth Goetz’s role as Iowa’s interim AD

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The trajectory of Iowa Athletics is in the hands of Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz. Since the start of her term on Aug. 1, Goetz’s has dealt with several different scenarios, from the state...

Iowa kicker Marshall Meeder receives the Heroes Trophy after kicking the game winning field goal during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

‘Story of our season’: Iowa football blocks outside noise en route to Big Ten Championship berth

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The 2023 Iowa football team is one head coach Kirk Ferentz will talk about “10 years from now.” And it’s not because of what this year’s squad has achieved — but how they managed to do...

Kaitlyn Clark donates blood at Impact Life in Coralville on Nov. 25, 2023. Impact life receives about 228,000 blood donations a year.

New blood donor assessment increases eligibility with new criteria

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 28, 2023

Coralville blood donation center ImpactLife recently implemented a new assessment strategy following approval by the FDA to allow men who have sex with men to donate blood. Located at 1801 Second...

The Johnson County meeting room is seen before a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Johnson County housing report reveals gaps in affordable housing

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 28, 2023

According to its yearly affordable housing report, Johnson County has the highest percentage of cost-burdened households in Iowa. Renters in Iowa City are considered the most cost-burdened in the county. Data...

Executive director Mark Braun listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

UI DEI offices, policies to restructure after regents’ study

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter November 28, 2023

The University of Iowa will have to revamp its diversity, equity, and inclusion departments, offices, policies, and efforts across campus after recommendations from the Iowa Board of Regents were approved...

Iowa defensive lineman 	Aaron Graves and linebacker Jay Higgins dive for the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Iowa football Week 14 notebook | Hawkeyes head into Indianapolis as underdogs but don’t doubt themselves

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 28, 2023

If there’s one thing Iowa football left tackle Mason Richman is looking forward to when Iowa takes on Michigan on Saturday, it’s that the Hawkeyes will be the home team. While the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

Iowa football’s Tory Taylor wins Big Ten Punter of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

On Tuesday, Iowa football's Tory Taylor was named the Big Ten Punter of the Year. He also won the award in 2020. The 6-foot-4 punter from Melbourne, Australia, was named one of three finalists for the...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean points to fans after winning a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean wins Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, Return Specialist of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

Iowa football's Cooper DeJean was named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and Return Specialist of the Year. DeJean suffered a season-ending lower leg injury during practice following Iowa's...

Patients check into the Holden Center on Aug. 25, 2016.

Family honors UI cancer patient with unique foundation and annual fundraiser

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 27, 2023

The Christopher Agnew Foundation continues to raise money for the University of Iowa Holden Cancer Center for melanoma research in memory of Christopher “Tad” Agnew, who died at 33 years old due...

Youth & Family Service Manager Laurie Nash works in her office at the Johnson County Health & Human Services building in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Johnson County child care wage enhancement program yields positive results

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 27, 2023

The Johnson County child care wage enhancement program, which provided a $2 per hour increase for professionals in the industry, reportedly helped nearly 100 employees in the county. Federally funded...

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Specialty cooking store AllSpice Culinarium brings new tastes to Coralville

Sydney Becker, News Reporter November 26, 2023

Des Moines-based specialty cooking store, AllSpice Culinarium, expanded to Eastern Iowa with the opening of a second location in Coralville on Nov. 18. The store, located at 901 E. Second Ave. in the...