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

Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

USG approves money for International Ballroom in Iowa Memorial Union

Archie Wagner, News Reporter November 1, 2022

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation to take on a portion of the cost of renovations for the second-floor ballroom at the Iowa Memorial Union at its meeting on...

Contributed photo of Maria Sanchez.

Maria Sanchez appointed as UI Department of Public Safety’s second community outreach officer

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 1, 2022

Officer Maria Sanchez has been appointed as the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety’s second community outreach officer. According to a UI Department of Public Safety Q&A with Sanchez,...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI police respond to potential burglary in east side residence hall

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 1, 2022

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety issued a crime alert Tuesday morning about a report it received on Sunday of a potential burglary in an east-side residence hall. The alert states...

The Corn Monument is seen in front of the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. The construction of a Corn Monument for Homecoming week has been an annual tradition at the University of Iowa since 1912.

2022 UI Corn Monument design focuses on community ties, importance of campus

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 30, 2022

Since 1919, the University of Iowa corn monument has stood tall on the Pentacrest in front of the Old Capitol Building for Homecoming week. This year, the monument is centered around the Iowa City...

Drop off bins for cans are seen in Phillips Hall in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

UI student organizes can drive, raising money for Colombian students’ school supplies

Archie Wagner, News Reporter October 30, 2022

On the second floor of Phillips Hall, students can find a black container with a printed flyer taped to it. The flyer advertises an aluminum can drive for this month to raise money for a Spanish course...

Contributed photo from Christine Peterson

UI epidemiology professor elected to National Academy of Medicine discusses One Health, Election Process

Virginia Russell, News Reporter October 30, 2022

A University of Iowa professor is one of 100 members elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Christine Petersen is a professor of epidemiology and the director of the Center for Emerging Infectious...

Aaron Greenwald, the new programming and engagement director of Hancher Auditorium, poses for a photo outside of Hancher on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Hancher Auditorium hires programming and engagement director

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 30, 2022

As the new Hancher Auditorium programming and engagement director, Aaron Greenwald wants to broaden the auditorium’s reach in the University of Iowa and Iowa City communities. Greenwald, who has...

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

Former UI employee sentenced to prison for child pornography possession

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 28, 2022

This is a developing story, check back with The Daily Iowan for updates. A former University of Iowa Field House employee has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for the possession of...

A block party-goer grabs a plate of egg rolls at the Homecoming Multicultural Block Party on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

UI’s annual Multicultural Block Party brings together cultural group

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter October 27, 2022

The University of Iowa held its annual Multicultural Block Party on Tuesday, an event aimed at bringing together the community’s different cultural groups. Hosted by the UI Homecoming Executive...

Contributed photo of Jocelyn Williams.

UI graduate student wins Iowa City Human Rights award

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter October 26, 2022

Jocelyn Williams, a graduate student at the University of Iowa’s School of Planning and Public Affairs, is the newest recipient of the Kenneth Cmiel Human Rights Award from the City of Iowa City...

Photo Illustration by Daniel McGregor-Huyer.

UI Student Support and Crisis Line successful in first year

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 25, 2022

The University of Iowa’s 24/7 toll-free Student Support and Crisis Line has responded to hundreds of students who reached out via text, phone, and online chat since its launch in October 2021. The...

The Hardin Library for Health Services building is seen on Oct. 24, 2022.

UI students with disabilities advocate for an accessible campus, main library

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 25, 2022

University of Iowa students are requesting the Main Library and Hardin Library for Health Sciences provide accommodations for people with disabilities during renovations. While the renovations are...

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