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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

Iowa City Councilors listen to speakers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

New commercial, residential development coming to N. Dodge St., N. Scott Blvd

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

Some Iowa City residents could see new commercial developments, including a new restaurant, several mixed-use and residential buildings, and a drive-through coffee shop and ATM, on the east side of...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen on Tuesday Feb. 14, 2023.

UI students express mixed emotions on university’s plan to sell Mayflower Residence Hall

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

University of Iowa students have expressed mixed emotions about the university’s plan to sell Mayflower Residence Hall and build an additional east-side dorm. The UI is proposing to sell Mayflower...

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

UI USG passes resolution supporting SEIU Union 199

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 21, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed a resolution to support the UI Hospital and Clinics health care professionals union at its Tuesday meeting following discrepancies between...

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

UI USG allocates $20,000 from contingency fund for IMU tech upgrades

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 21, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation on Tuesday to allocate $20,000 from its contingency fund to support upgrades to technology in the Iowa Memorial Union. The...

The Iowa House convenes during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. The house swore in Pat Grassley as speaker of the house.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Democrats announce legislation to legalize recreational marijuana

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 21, 2023

Iowa House Democrats unveiled their plan to legalize recreational marijuana, expand the medical marijuana program, and expunge the records of minor non-violent marijuana possession charges during a...

The Anomy House of the Co-Housing community is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on February 18, 2023.

Iowa City co-housing rebuilds after membership losses

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 21, 2023

River City Housing Collective has made several changes to its existing policies to attract more residents. The alternative housing option in Iowa City that focuses on affordability is looking to regain...

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit is seen at a downtown interchange in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City plans to have a fully electric bus fleet in the future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

The City of Iowa City is working to create a more clean and sustainable public transit system by transitioning all city-owned buses to electric or low-emission vehicles. City of Iowa City’s Transportation...

The Iowa City Kirkwood campus is seen on Feb. 17, 2023.

Kirkwood Community College getting offers for $7.5 million IC campus

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 21, 2023

University of Iowa programs tied to Kirkwood Community College — such as the joint nursing program — will not be impacted by the $7.5 million sale of the community college’s Iowa City campus...

Photo contributed by Tara Bynum.

UI assistant professor writes book about Black Joy in early American History

Meg Doster, Amplify Editor February 21, 2023

American history classes teach students about the struggles experienced by Black Americans before and after the Civil War. An English assistant professor at the University of Iowa wants to shed light...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Lawmakers look for innovative solutions to cyber threats in Iowa

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 21, 2023

The new technology committee in the Iowa Senate is looking to tackle the latest frontier in lawmaking — cybersecurity. As cybersecurity attacks become a glaring reality for Iowa’s public...

Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

Iowa women’s basketball erodes chance at Big Ten regular season title in loss to Maryland

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 21, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team controlled its destiny heading into the final two games of the season. If No. 6 Iowa won its games against No. 7 Maryland on Tuesday and No. 2 Indiana on Sunday,...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday Feb. 20, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Editorial | DI Editorial Board on intersectionality in the classroom

DI Editorial Board February 21, 2023

The University of Iowa is not doing enough to support its students and staff of color. At least, that is what the 2022 Campus Climate Survey revealed, as 73 percent of undergraduates belonging...