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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 person exits the State Law Library during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 64 seats in the house and the Democrats have 36.

Iowa lawmakers advance governor’s K-12 teacher reading literacy bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 13, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds's proposal to revamp the state’s reading education program was advanced out of an Iowa Senate Education Committee panel on the bill Tuesday, 2-1, with Iowa Sen. Herman Quirmbach,...

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa House Lawmakers advance bill to allow felons to run for president

Liam Halawith, Alejandro Rojas, and Roxy Ekberg February 13, 2024

Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow felons to run for federal office to prevent former President Donald Trump, who faces 91 felony counts in four separate criminal indictments,...

Mandi Remington prepares breakfast with her daughter Arya Nichols on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds rejects summer food program as local resources strain

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg February 13, 2024

While fresh fruit might be a household staple for many, it’s sometimes out of Mandi Remington’s budget. The single mom of three and current candidate for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors...

SeatStock creators work at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. SeatStock was created as a more reliable sports ticket portal to help prevent students from getting scammed.

UI students launch ticket platform

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

Social media has become a catalyst for ticket scammers, and college students are some of the biggest victims. A new report from the Better Business Bureau shows that young adults between 18-24...

Dentistry students help a patient at the Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic in the UI College of Dentistry on Thursday, Feb. 8th. Dr. Leonardo Marchini and his students designed an app to help older patients with oral care.

UI College of Dentistry launches app for caregivers and nursing homes

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 13, 2024

Researchers at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry developed an app that walks caregivers through providing oral hygiene care for people with dementia and older adults. With the help...

Greg Ruth drinks a Climbing Kites cannabis infused sparkling water at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Iowa City restaurants, customers embrace new THC drink products

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor February 13, 2024

THC drinks are hitting the shelves in Iowa City bars and stores, and customers are enthusiastically embracing them as a drink choice other than alcohol. “I love it as an alternative,”...

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowans speak on bill to define ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in Iowa code

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 12, 2024

Chanting from a raucous, boisterous crowd of protestors filled the Iowa Capitol on Monday as LGBTQ+ Iowans protested a bill that would define “man” and “woman” in Iowa code and require changes...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill to arm teachers, require police officers in schools

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter February 12, 2024

Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill that would allow teachers to be armed on school grounds after a panel of Iowa lawmakers heard testimony on the bill on Monday. House Study Bill 675 addresses school...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill expanding over-the-counter birth control access

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter February 12, 2024

A panel of Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would allow the legal sale of over-the-counter birth control. The bill, House Study Bill 642, was introduced by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to prevent...

The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill to codify Iowa Board of Regents changes to DEI

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter February 12, 2024

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill Monday to alter diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements at Iowa Board of Regents-controlled universities. House File 2327, introduced last week, would codify...

District C Councilor Andrew Dunn speaks during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Development group expresses interest in lot between Bluebird Diner, George’s Buffett

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 12, 2024

A development group in Iowa City approached members of the Northside neighborhood steering committee in December with preliminary plans for a potential development in the parking lot between Bluebird...

Honors Program Director and Brain and Biological Sciences Professor Shaun Vecera talks about the new changes to the housing for honors undergraduate housing in The Blank Honors Center on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

UI honors housing to move to Catlett Residence Hall in fall amid looming Mayflower sale

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 12, 2024

Starting in fall, University of Iowa honors students will call Catlett Residence Hall their new home instead of Daum Residence Hall. UI Housing and Dining made the decision to accommodate limited...

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