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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

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Senators sit in at an Undergraduate Student Government Meeting in the Black Box Theater in the IMU on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

UI USG announce changes to election code to increase accessibility

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 1, 2023

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government made changes to the organization's election code, meant to increase non-USG participation in elections and accessibility. Alivia...

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit serves Route 4 Free Downtown Shuttle in front of the University of Iowa Main Libraries on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City working on zero-fare transit system

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter March 1, 2023

Public transit users of Iowa City may see a city-wide zero-fare transit system in a few years. City of Iowa City staff are looking into what it would take to implement a free transit system. Geoff...

The Big Ten Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Feb. 27, 2023.

UI IMU undergoing technological updates to increase accessibility and hybrid capabilities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 1, 2023

Following a round of upgrades to the first-floor boardroom and River Room 1, the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union is expected to undergo upgrades to several additional rooms on the 2nd and 3rd...

Iowa utility and pitcher Keaton Anthony prepares to hit the ball during a baseball game at Duane Baseball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 9-2. Anthony had two runs.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Loras

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist March 1, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team defeated the Loras Duhawks, 9-2, during their first home game of the regular season at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The Hawkeyes now have a 6-1 record. Iowa...

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Promoted Post March 1, 2023

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Top Ways to Put Out a Fire Without an Extinguisher

Promoted Post March 1, 2023

Fire extinguishers are a very common sight around offices and in factories and restaurant kitchens. However, they are often less likely to be found in people’s own homes. If you are unfortunate...

Iowa right fielder Keaton Anthony rounds third base to score during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 9-1.

Iowa baseball handles Division III Loras, 9-2, in home opener

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 1, 2023

The Iowa baseball team used a four-run first inning to get past the Division III Loras Duhawks, 9-2, on Tuesday afternoon in the Hawkeyes’ home opener at Duane Banks Field. Iowa began the season...

Iowa wrestlers conduct team push-ups at the end of practice in the Iowa wrestling room at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 1, 2022.

Behind the Scenes | ‘Chasing Greatness: Wrestling Life’

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 28, 2023

The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop’s first-released documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look into the blood, sweat, and tears of the Iowa wrestling program. “Chasing Greatness:...

Board members for the Iowa City Community School District listen to speakers during a meeting at the professional development center on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Iowa City school district asks county municipalities for $1.7 million to fund new preschool programs

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 28, 2023

 The Iowa City Community School District is asking for nearly $1.7 million from municipalities for a new district-wide preschool program — a shift from its original idea of using local-option sales...

Iowa City Community School District board members react during a meeting at the Professional Development Center at the Educational Services Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Iowa City Community School District introduces reform after Indigenous communities accuse the school of racism

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 28, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District will be changing some of its methods of teaching following recent accusations of racism toward Indigenous people. Iowa City Community School District Superintendent...

Senators listen to a speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

UI USG passes legislation in support of mental health days

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 28, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed a resolution supporting the creation of student mental health days on Tuesday. The resolution, introduced by Sen. Jake Wicks, proposed...

American civil rights activist Jim Obergefell delivers a speech at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Feb. 28th.

Jim Obergefell, from landmark Supreme Court case, speaks at UI IMU

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor February 28, 2023

For Jim Obergefell and John Arthur, it was love at third sight.  Obergefell, the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court that legalized same-sex marriage throughout the United States, spoke at...