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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

CIVCO Medical Solutions is seen in Coralville on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

CIVCO Medical Solutions prepares for $15 million building in Coralville

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 16, 2023

On Oct. 27, CIVCO broke ground on a new $15 million, 96,000 square-foot facility which will centralize departments and create opportunity for wider growth in the corridor. The facility is expected to...

Dean Kidd and Kevin Wyne hold a conversation during RAGBRAI in Iowa City on July 29, 2023. Multiple vendors set up on Clinton Street to give breakfast to bikers.

RAGBRAI stop in Coralville raises over $56,000 for local organizations, donations to IC schools

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 16, 2023

The RAGBRAI route traveled through Coralville this summer, which in turn raised over $50,000 in revenue and attention for local businesses and organizations.  Combined funds from the event, sponsorship,...

University of Iowa Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety Mark Bullock listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Regents approve restructuring of DEI offices nonessential to compliance, accreditation at state universities

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy November 16, 2023

After a long discussion, the Iowa Board of Regents approved recommendations on Thursday that will restructure DEI-related departments and offices necessary for compliance and accreditation at state...

University of Northern Iowa students speak to protestors during a Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Several speakers stayed throughout the day to speak to the regents about recent discussions of ending funds for diversity equity and inclusion

Students, UI programs respond to regents DEI study group ahead of board decision

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 15, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Ahead of the Iowa Board of Regents’ decision Thursday to possibly restructure the state’s public universities’ diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, students spoke...

Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs speaks during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs sees this NIL as an opportunity for students to profit on their name, image, and likeness. “These kids are going to learn how to market themselves,” Heinrichs said. “That's the education I didn't get while I was in school.”

‘Double the Impact’: The Iowa SWARM Collective reaches million-dollar goal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 15, 2023

The Iowa SWARM Collective announced a donation-matching challenge via its social media accounts on Tuesday night. Until Dec. 31, all donations to the collective will be matched, dollar for dollar,...

Mason Koelm, a third-year student, attends the Outlaws social gathering at the University of Iowa College Law in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Student organization OutLaws marks 35 years supporting UI, IC LGBTQ+ community

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 15, 2023

Iowa Law student group OutLaws is a student group supporting not only LGBTQ+ law students but the larger community for nearly 35 years.  As OutLaws nears 35 years as an organization, the Iowa Legislature...

The new bar “Scout’s Honor” is seen on Iowa Avenue in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

Camping-themed pizza bar Scout’s Honor pitches its tent in Iowa City

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter November 15, 2023

Iowa City’s newest camping-themed pizza restaurant and bar Scout’s Honor opened its doors on Saturday.  Its open floor plan allows patrons to take in the cabin-like feel of its chestnut-paneled...

The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health at the University of Iowa is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

UI’s Scanlan Center receives $10.4 million to increase mental health care professionals in pre-K-12 schools

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 15, 2023

U.S. Department of Education awarded the University of Iowa, and three other universities, a $10.4 million grant to launch a brand-new research center to increase access to mental health care in pre-K-12...

Drax, a therapy dog, sits by students at Trowbridge Hall at the University of Iowa on Tuesday November 14, 2023.

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New therapy dog Drax attends UI class, aids in instruction

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 15, 2023

At Trowbridge Hall, an academic building on the east side of the University of Iowa’s campus, a new, four-legged staff member, Drax the two-and-a-half-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, has taken up...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean returns the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean suffers lower leg injury, will miss remainder of season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The Iowa football team continues to be bitten by the injury bug. One of the biggest playmakers for the Hawkeyes, cornerback and punt returner Cooper DeJean, suffered a lower leg injury in practice...

Iowa celebrates during a timeout during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Iowa scored 42 points in the paint compared to Virginia Tech’s 20.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes back home to host challenges in Kansas State, Drake

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team is back in Iowa City for a two-game home slate this week, but neither game will be easy. The Hawkeyes are coming off of wins over then-No. 8 Virginia Tech in Charlotte,...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke shoots the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Hawks, 110-68.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to No. 8 Creighton, 92-84, after slow start to second half

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 15, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday night on the road against No. 8 Creighton, falling to the Bluejays, 92-84, in Omaha, Nebraska. Hitting 48.6 percent of...