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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

University of Iowas student Disability Services Office is seen on September 3, 2020.

UI Disability Cultural Space undergoing planning for implementation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The University of Iowa is working to create a space on campus for students with disabilities, according to UI President Barbara Wilson. Wilson said in an interview with The Daily Iowan Tuesday that...

Members of the House congregate in the House Chamber after the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

New Iowa legislation could harm funding to the state’s water sensor network

Jack Moore, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The Iowa Senate recently passed budget spending bills that could eliminate funding for river and stream sensors that measure nitrate and phosphorus, which could create potential risks to conservation...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with undergraduate student government members at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Iowa City discussing possibility of climate action projects with leftover ARPA funds

Jack Moore and Alejandro Rojas May 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Climate Action Commission discussed the possibility of future climate action projects with remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act at the commission's meeting on May 1, but...

The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Commission receives funding, timeline extension

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert May 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission will receive over $400,000 in funding and an 18 month timeline extension to complete the commission’s goals after a long debate at the city council...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during an interview on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Q&A | President Barbara Wilson on free speech, student safety

May 2, 2023

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson Tuesday to talk about campus safety and updates, and freedom of speech.  The DI: The University of Iowa has begun its 10-year...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Parents of UI students receive scam calls

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is warning the university community after parents of students were targeted in a recent phone scam. In the scam, perpetrators called parents...

Meticulous Masonry employee Cho Kantaphone uses a nail gun at a construction site in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Meticulous Masonry has worked with Martin Construction for 13 years.

IC sees low housing creation, can lead to affordability, environmental issues

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter May 2, 2023

City of Iowa City staff is concerned that housing affordability and availability will be negatively impacted after noticing a continued downward trend of residential lot creation in 2022. In...

The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

First candidate for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 1, 2023

The University of Iowa hosted Denise Jamieson as the first candidate for the vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean for a campus visit Monday.  The committee relaunched...

Adrienne Combs restocks bagels at the Food For Thought Cafe in the Learning Commons of the Main Library on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

UI students with on-campus jobs found to excel more than those with off-campus or no jobs at all

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 30, 2023

A University of Iowa study found that students who choose to work on-campus jobs, rather than those who work off-campus jobs or who do not have a job, excel more in important areas. The UI...

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.

Greenhouse gas emissions decrease in Johnson County

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 30, 2023

A recent report from Johnson County shows greenhouse gas emissions lowered over the past 10 years, with a decrease of roughly 28 percent. The county will take the results of its report and...

Don Lund sits in a chair at his home in Golfview Mobile Home Park in North Liberty on Dec. 15, 2022.

Residents struggle with rent increases and maintenance in Havenpark Communities mobile home parks

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter April 30, 2023

Editor’s note: One of the sources referenced in the story, Don Lund, who was interviewed in December 2022, died in April. The Daily Iowan chose to keep his comments in the article. When Don Lund...

The Oracles of Iowa City Mural at the Old Capitol Parking Ramp in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

New $67,000 contract between ICPD and the UI Public Policy Center to analyze racial profiling in traffic stops

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 30, 2023

The Iowa City Department of Public Safety and the University of Iowa Public Policy Center are taking a closer look at racial disparities during traffic stops conducted by local law enforcement. The...

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