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

The Board of Adjustment listens during the Chi Omega Sorority House hearing at City Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

UI Chi Omega chapter denied renovations to sorority house

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 9, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Chi Omega sorority will not be installing new windows on the main level of its home.  The Iowa City Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to uphold the Historic Preservation...

Michael Barbaro, host of the New York Times’ podcast, The Daily, delivers a presentation in the Main Lounge at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, March 8th.

New York Times ‘The Daily’ host Michael Barbaro talks media transparency in UI visit

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor March 9, 2023

The New York Times created “The Daily” podcast in a time of uncertainty when Americans were reportedly losing trust in the media.    Since its creation in 2017, “The Daily” podcast host...

Student protestors cheer in support of speakers in front of the Old Capital, Mar. 1, 2023.

UI organizations react to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Natalie Miller, News Reporter March 8, 2023

University of Iowa organizations are concerned for the LGBTQ+ community with the rise of anti-LGTBQ+ legislation that is making its way through the 2023 legislative session. The Iowa House and...

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 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...

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...

The Daily Iowans 2023-24 executive editor, Sabine Martin, poses for a portrait on Monday, March 6, 2022.

Sabine Martin named as DI 2023-24 executive editor

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 6, 2023

Sabine Martin was selected Monday night to serve as The Daily Iowan’s executive editor for the 2023-24 academic year. Martin, the DI’s current managing editor, is a third-year University of...

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...

Contributed photo by Marcelo Mena.

UI alum leads national efforts in climate activism

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter March 5, 2023

Marcelo Mena-Carrasco often played in a stream by his house as a child near Santiago, Chile. The stream was frequently polluted and surrounded by trash. One day, as his mother scrubbed the oil off...

Mug of John Muriello.

Former UI professor to plead guilty of child porn possession, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor March 3, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The disgraced former music school professor who was under investigation for possession of child pornography and meth distribution while still...

A University of Iowa police truck is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI to combine all safety services into one organization

Natalie Miller, News Reporter March 2, 2023

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is rebranding the department to pull all safety services into one organization called the Office of Campus Safety. The Office of Campus Safety will...

The Big Ten Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Feb. 27, 2023.

UI IMU undergoing technological updates to increase accessibility and hybrid capabilities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 1, 2023

Following a round of upgrades to the first-floor boardroom and River Room 1, the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union is expected to undergo upgrades to several additional rooms on the 2nd and 3rd...

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