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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

Liam Doxsee dances in the stands during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Iowa baseball infielder Ben Wilmes said when he first met Liam, the boy was a bit shy walking into the hitting facility. Now, Liam serves a key role in bringing out the laughter and youth of the baseball players. “Liam is a very loving child and very happy and really doesn’t take anything for granted,” Wilmes said. “...We see his happiness side because whenever we’re together, we take away the aspect of his life in the hospital and kind of help him completely forget about that in the moment.”

Duane Banks Field $27.4 million renovations pending approval by regents

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Athletic Department announced that renovations to Duane Banks Field are pending approval by the state Board of Regents with a decision to be made at the Nov. 17 meeting. Approval...

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

IC City Council removes Eric Harris from Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The Iowa City City Council voted Monday to remove Eric Harris as an Ad-Hoc Truth and Reconciliation commissioner.  The City of Iowa City’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, or TRC,...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UIHC names Bradley Haws as new CEO, associate vice president of health care

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics named Bradley Haws as new CEO and associate vice president of health care on Tuesday, with Haws set to start on Nov. 29.  Haws will succeed previous...

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

IC City Council passes housing code amendments to help increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The City of Iowa City officially adopted a series of amendments to its housing and zoning regulations in an attempt to increase housing supply and affordability. The amendments focus on those goals...

Sam Black, a School Resource Officer (SRO), leads a discussion on criminal justice in schools at the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. The Human Rights Commission and the Iowa Public Library hosted this event to over thirty participants.

Iowa City Public Library hosts discussion on public education funneling students into prison system

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 6, 2023

Members of Iowa City’s community gathered Monday night for a discussion on how the public school systems in place enable students, particularly students of color, to end up in the prison system.  The...

Iowa center Sharon Goodman goes up for a shot during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Goodman started for the Hawkeyes for the first time in her college career, scoring 19 points for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball center Sharon Goodman excels in surprising season-opening start

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball center Sharon Goodman marked her long-awaited return to top-quality play in the Hawkeyes’ dominant win over Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday — and...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Clark had a double-double during the game, with 28 points and 10 assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball dominates Fairleigh Dickinson behind double-double from Caitlin Clark

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

Behind a double-double from star Caitlin Clark, the Iowa women’s basketball team is off to a hot start with a dominant win over Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday. Following...

The Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

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UI College of Education grant to combat shortages of mental health professionals in schools

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter November 6, 2023

After receiving a $5.38 million grant, the University of Iowa College of Education has put the money toward funding 72 graduate students over five years to assist shortages in school-based mental health...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say goodbye during “The Freedom Blueprint” a Republican hosted event in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, March 10, 2023. Reynolds and DeSantis received a standing ovation.

Reynolds endorses DeSantis at Des Moines rally

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 6, 2023

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds stood at a “DeSantis for President” podium on Monday and announced her endorsement of his bid for president. Going back on her previous neutrality on the Iowa caucuses,...

Iowa Soccer players huddle during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Sunday’s game marked Iowa’s Big 10 home opener. The Hawkeyes and the Fighting Illini tied 1-1.

Iowa soccer receives No. 5 seed for NCAA Tournament, set to host Bucknell in first round

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

Iowa women’s soccer hopes to continue its Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa earned a No. 5 seed and will host its first round matchup against No. 12 Bucknell on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Iowa...

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

Court approves UI acquisition of Mercy Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 6, 2023

The University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City was approved by the bankruptcy court Monday morning. The sale’s approval closes a prolonged saga in which the UI originally lost the auction...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks to the crowd during ‘Downtown at Sundown’ for a Juneteenth celebration in Iowa City on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Letter to the Editor | Who IC Mayor Teague supports for council and why not Laura Bergus

November 6, 2023

The Iowa City Council Election is on Tuesday, and I encourage everyone to vote. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to share who I am voting for and why. -Councilor Pauline Taylor (District...