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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

A crowd gathers outside of Bo’James Food & Drink in search of Will Ferrell in downtown Iowa City on March 8, 2023.

Will Ferrell films documentary in Iowa City

Kate Perez and Cooper Worth March 8, 2023

Iowa City community members flocked downtown Wednesday afternoon after reports that comedian and actor Will Ferrell was in the area circulated.  Kristin Pedersen, Iowa City Community School District...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Politics Notebook | A long day of debate at the Iowa Capitol

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 8, 2023

Republicans passed several key agenda items Tuesday night including multiple anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and Gov. Kim Reynolds’ state government realignment bill after a heated debate on the Iowa Senate...

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.

Iowa City North Dodge Street development project advances

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 7, 2023

A project to develop land on North Dodge Street and North Scott Boulevard in Iowa City into  commercial and residential units was approved to move forward Tuesday by the Iowa City City Council. The...

New UI training grant focuses on climate change impacts on health

New UI training grant focuses on climate change impacts on health

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter March 7, 2023

University of Iowa researchers are investigating how a person’s lungs react when exposed to climate change. UI researchers recently received a $2.1 million grant from the National Heart, Lung,...

The Ukrainian Conversation Hour, hosted by Oksana Hirchak, holds their weekly meeting in Phillips Hall in Iowa City on Thursday Mar. 2, 2023.

UI students from Ukraine talk about their experiences living in Iowa City as the war exceeds one-year mark.

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 7, 2023

The world has felt the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, which has lasted over a year, and Iowa City is no exception. The war in Ukraine started in February 2022 after Russian president Vladimir...

Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta watches the Iowa football team warmup before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Hawkeye fans react to calls for athletic director Gary Barta’s termination following racial discrimination settlement

Chloe Peterson and Liam Halawith March 7, 2023

Hawkeye fans have mixed feelings about Iowa athletics director Gary Barta after the University of Iowa requested the state’s taxpayers pay $2 million in the settlement of a racial discrimination...

Van Allen Hall Eastside staircase seen on March 7, 2023.

UI to replace Van Allen Hall stairs

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 7, 2023

Van Allen Hall will soon see significant construction changes in the coming months.  An estimated $475,053 will be spent on the replacement of stairs of select entrances as well as adding a ramp...

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Kinney Summer BBQ Bash at the Kinney Family Farm in Oxford, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.

State Auditor Rob Sand demands athletic director Gary Barta leave UI before approving racial discrimination settlement funds

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 6, 2023

Iowa's State Auditor Rob Sand said Monday morning he will vote against using the general taxpayer fund for a settlement agreement between the University of Iowa and former Iowa football players unless...

No. 1 seeded 141-pound Iowas Real Woods walks out of the tunnel during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods wins Big Ten individual title in tournament debut

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 5, 2023

ANN ARBOR — Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods won the Big Ten individual 141-pound title on Sunday. The Hawkeyes placed second as a team in the Big Ten Championships, totaling 134.5 team points to...

University of Iowa Counseling Services is seen at the Old Capitol Mall on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023.

Johnson County mental health providers reaching individual therapy capacities

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 5, 2023

Johnson County mental health professionals are experiencing more client demand than their staff can handle, as the county’s rising need for mental health resources follows the national trend. According...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark leaves the court after a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 89-84. Clark scored 22 points and had 9 assists.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark undecided on future, could return for fifth season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 5, 2023

Hawkeye fans could have five years of Caitlin Clark. The Iowa women’s basketball junior, who joined the Hawkeyes in the 2020-21 season, is part of the final class that was given an extra...

People protest during the third night of protests following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the chapter structure on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

UI student suing FIJI gets expanded defendant list ahead of July trial

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 5, 2023

Editor’s note: This article contains references to and descriptions of sexual assault. The University of Iowa student who is suing former members of the university’s Phi Gamma Delta, known as...

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