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

Law enforcement searching for attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes

Law enforcement searching for attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Design Editor May 6, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Iowa City area law enforcement are looking for former University of Iowa student and attempted murder...

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...

Senators discuss well-being at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union Tuesday, October 17, 2022.

UI USG president creates new committees through executive order

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

Mitch Winterlin, University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s president, issued two executive orders at the government’s Tuesday meeting.  The orders will establish two commissions...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI UCS to centralize operations to Westlawn location

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

The University of Iowa’s University Counseling Service will close its location at the University Capitol Centre on May 19 and centralize operations at the Westlawn building.  The Old Capitol...

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...

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...

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...

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

Candidates for UI vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean to visit campus

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 27, 2023

A University of Iowa search committee selected two final candidates for the vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean.  The candidates will visit campus and take part...

A John and Mary Pappajohn portrait is seen in the John and Mary Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. J. Pappajohn died on April 22 at age 94.

Philanthropist, entrepreneur John Pappajohn dies at 94

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 26, 2023

Entrepreneur and philanthropist John Pappajohn, for whom the University of Iowa's Pappajohn Business Building is named, died on April 22 at the age of 94. Pappajohn was born in 1928 in Greece. He...

The Lagoon Shelter House is seen on March 30, 2023. The Lagoon Shelter House is a facility managed by UI Recreational Services. (Shuntaro Kawasaki/The Daily Iowan)

Lagoon Shelter House offers new opportunities for outdoor recreation

Sydney Libert, News Reporter April 25, 2023

As warmer weather approaches Iowa City, Recreational Services at the University of Iowa is preparing to increase the number of outdoor amenities available on campus. Beginning this spring, the university’s...

The new Pride Alliance Center is seen on Melrose Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Pride Alliance Center to open a new location this fall

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 23, 2023

The University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center will open its new location at 601 Melrose Ave. this fall after having its initial location closed. Originally, the Pride Alliance Center operated out...

Load More Stories