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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

The Daily Iowan

Former Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with an attendee at Pizza Ranch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 15, 2023.

Mike Pence rallies against ‘radical gender ideologies’ in Iowa visit

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 15, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence announced Wednesday — at an event in Cedar Rapids — that Advancing American Freedom, his conservative non-profit, is joining 20 other national conservative groups...

Currier Residence Hall is seen on August 30, 2020.

UI to request an increase for room and board rate

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 15, 2023

The University of Iowa residence hall rate could increase by 4.2 percent for the 2023-2024 academic year.  The request for the increased rate will be presented by the UI at the upcoming state Board...

Mayflower Residence Hall is shown in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

UI requests approval to build new dorm, sell Mayflower Residence Hall

Kate Perez, News Editor February 14, 2023

Mayflower Residence Hall,  which was first built in 1968 and became housing for University of Iowa students in 1982, is set to be sold to make way for a new residence hall, the university announced...

Marco Morel, the new deputy director of the Justice and Equity Committee for Undergraduate Student Government poses for a photo in the USG office in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

Marco Morel joins USG Justice and Equity leadership with focus on accessibility

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 13, 2023

Marco Morel will serve as the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s first Justice and Equity Committee deputy director. The position was created as a response to low retention rates...

A sign inside Marco’s Grilled Cheese is seen on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

Marco’s Grilled Cheese to add new locations in 2023

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 12, 2023

The locally-loved Marco’s Grilled Cheese restaurant in Iowa City is adding two new locations on First Avenue in Iowa City and in Coralville this year. The Coralville restaurant will take over the...

Ashley Lynn, a registered nurse at the hospital, performs an interview with her kids Connor, 2, and Annie, 2, during a nurses protest on Hawkins Drive outside the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

State Board of Regents cancel contract negotiation meetings with UIHC health care professionals union

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter February 9, 2023

After recent salary negotiation meetings between the University of Iowa health care professionals union and the state Board of Regents, the regents canceled all future bargaining meetings.  The...

The Iowa House convenes during the first day of the 90th Iowa General Assembly at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa lawmakers move forward with caps for pain and suffering awards in liability lawsuits

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 7, 2023

An Iowa City jury awarded a local couple $98 million in damages last November because of negligence by a doctor at the OBGYN Associates of Iowa City after a physician hurt a newborn with improper...

City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on  Jan. 24, 2023.

Cedar Falls developer proposing 31-acre senior living facility in Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 6, 2023

Iowa City residents may have another option for senior and assisted living in western Iowa City.  The Western Home Communities is proposing to rezone 31.2 acres of vacant land east of Camp Cardinal...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt.

Iowa City residents scammed by UI email offering free baby grand piano

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 5, 2023

The false promise of a free grand piano led several Iowa City community members to fall victim to a scam known as phishing. Many UI and Iowa City community members received a scam email from University...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark rushes past Nebraska guard Sam Haiby during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball demolishes Penn State, Caitlin Clark grabs ninth career triple-double

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 5, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark extended her Big Ten-leading career triple-double mark on Sunday. The reigning Big Ten Player of the Year dropped her ninth-career triple-double...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Perkins scored 32 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins notches career-high 32 points in win over Illinois

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 4, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins scored a career-high 32 points in an 81-79 win over Illinois Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  The Indianapolis, Indiana, native’s performance bested...

Students hold up a final amount raised during the University of Iowa’s 29th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The event raised about $1.17 million in 24 hours.

Live updates: University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.17 million

February 3, 2023

Read our Q&A with Dance Marathon Executive Director Raginya Handoo ahead of the beginning of the "Big Event." The Daily Iowan: How do you feel going into this year with Dance Marathon, as it’s...