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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

The Black Angel is seen in Oakland Cemetary in Iowa City on Oct. 1. The angel has been at the cemetary since 1913.

A century of lore and dark romance surrounds Iowa City’s Black Angel monument

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 29, 2024

One hundred years ago, Teresa Dolezal Feldevert died, her ashes laid to rest beneath a statue that has since become an icon of dark romance and superstition in Iowa City. The Black Angel of Oakland...

A family takes photos in front of an Iowa City sign during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.

Above the Fold | Fostering Culture and Community on Dubuque Street

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 29, 2024

Dubuque Street businesses were celebrated last week with a block party two months after the $3.25 million construction concluded. The street was closed from March through August. Daily Iowan News...

The College of Education Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Oct. 27, 2024. The Lindquist Center is located at 240 South Madison Street in Iowa City.

UI College of Education sends teachers to rural schools

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 28, 2024

Thirty-seven counties in Iowa are considered completely rural, which is more than one-third of the state's 99 counties, according to an Iowa State University report. In these areas, just like anywhere...

Nov 13, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Halsey performs during the 53rd Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena.

Review | Halsey releases their most vulnerable piece of work to date with ‘The Great Impersonator’

Kayla Person, Arts Reporter October 28, 2024

“long story short, i’m Lucky to be alive. short story long, i wrote an album.” That was how Halsey kicked off the rollout cycle in early June for her fifth studio album, “The Great Impersonator.”...

A simulation is seen during the Motion-Iowa Simulation at the College of Nursing tailgate in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25.

Mobile training program visits UI College of Nursing

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 27, 2024

It is no secret that thousands, if not millions, of programs worldwide moved online during the coronavirus pandemic, causing issues for health care workers, in particular. These are issues the minds...

An audience member shows off their outfit onstage during the song “Time Warp” at the Rocky Horror Picture Show screening and live show at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The performance was presented by Comics in Action and props like newspapers, gloves, noisemakers, and party hats were provided for the audience to use throughout.

Englert’s ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ was a raucous Halloween screening

Kyrsten White, Arts Reporter October 27, 2024

A normal movie viewing would be ruined if audience members yelled and threw things at the screen, but not when it comes to seeing “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Englert. At midnight, the buzzing...

The Iowa field hockey team celebrates a goal during a game between the no. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes and the UC Davis Aggie at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey bounces back, defeats No. 3 Ohio State 3-0

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

Following a disappointing overtime loss to Michigan State, things were looking gloomy for the Iowa field hockey team. The defeat dropped the Hawkeyes at 8-7 on the year and 1-5 in conference play.  The...

Micah Tenenbaum performs during the Homecoming Concert on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The show featured 502s and Magdalena Bay.

The 502s and Magdalena Bay take stage at the Homecoming concert

Kate Wolfe, Arts Reporter October 27, 2024

Just hours earlier, Schaeffer and McBride Hall stood as they always do; unremarkable gray stone monoliths, blending seamlessly into the campus backdrop. As the sun dipped below the horizon, however,...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs the ball during a game between the Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 32-20.

Press Box Banter | If you can’t beat them, join them

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer October 25, 2024

Following a tough loss to the Michigan State Spartans last weekend in East Lansing, the Iowa Hawkeyes return to Kinnick this weekend to face-off against the Northwestern Wildcats. The Hawkeyes are favored...

(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

UI requests cease and desist against Bohannan for trademark infringement

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 25, 2024

The University of Iowa requested a cease and desist for trademark infringement against Iowa City Democrat and congressional candidate Christina Bohannan, according to emails obtained by The Daily Iowan.  The...

Attendees enjoy live music during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.

Dubuque Street Celebration commemorates downtown businesses

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 24, 2024

It has been almost two months since Dubuque Street in downtown Iowa City re-opened for vehicle traffic, and the large, chain-link fences akin to prison bars were removed from alongside a renewed sidewalk...

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UI students create startup focused on alleviating child anxiety

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 24, 2024

For many children, visiting the doctor or staying in the hospital can be an anxiety-riddled experience. MedBerry, a startup, aims to reduce those experiences by creating a new style of stuffed animals,...