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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

The Coralville food pantry is seen on Sunday, Nov. 7. 2021.

Think Iowa City’s Foodie February Event will include new “Fillanthropy” food drive

Virginia Russell, News Reporter February 23, 2023

Think Iowa City’s annual Foodie February event debuted a new initiative to help combat food scarcity in Johnson County. The Foodie “Fillanthropy” event is a month-long food drive alongside Foodie...

The interior of a Johnson County-owned property, 520 Capitol Street, which was intended for low-income housing but will be demolished in coming weeks, is seen on Thursday Feb. 23, 2023. The Iowa City Friends of Historic Preservation will remove salvageable parts before the house is demolished.

Johnson County set to demolish county-owned houses located in Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 23, 2023

After three county-owned homes on Prentiss Street in Iowa City are emptied this spring, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily use the structures to conduct basic training exercises. The...

Customers look through the clothes on display at Vice in Iowa City on Feb. 22, 2023.

Vice Iowa City celebrates five-year anniversary of opening up by giving back to customers

Cooper Worth, News Editor February 23, 2023

In previous years, the owners of Vice Iowa City would celebrate the anniversary of its opening with a cake. To commemorate the vintage consignment shop’s fifth birthday, owners Tony Casella, Demetrius...

Iowa to end mandatory positive COVID-19 test reporting

Iowa to end mandatory positive COVID-19 test reporting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 23, 2023

Iowa is ending its mandatory COVID-19 positive test reporting in April. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that it will not require reporting of positive COVID-19...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

State Board of Regents approve replacement of windows at UIHC

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 22, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will begin the construction of new windows in the spring following the approval from the state Board of Regents. During the regents meeting on Wednesday,...

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‘Snow days’ gone as professors utilize Zoom for bad weather

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 22, 2023

As remote learning becomes a new norm in higher education, canceled classes due to inclement weather may soon be a thing of the past. After Johnson County was buried in snow of up to 8 inches on...

Mayflower Residence Hall is shown in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

State Board of Regents approve request to move forward in planning the sale and construction of new dorm to replace Mayflower Residence Hall

Kate Perez, News Editor February 22, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The University of Iowa can sell Mayflower Residence Hall and construct a new residence hall on the east side of campus after receiving approval...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

State Board of Regents approve land purchase to expand UIHC parking

Kate Perez, News Editor February 22, 2023

The University of Iowa can expand the UI Hospitals and Clinics surface parking lot to the east. The state Board of Regents approved the UI’s request to purchase property at 9 Melrose Place in...

David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

UIHC reports 22 percent increase in incoming patients for 2022

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 22, 2023

Staff at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics has seen a steady increase in patient and operating income since 2021. In an audit to the state Board of Regents, UIHC reported its operating...

The Iowa City Council listens to speakers during a special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Council approves changes to local parks

Sydney Libert, News Reporter February 22, 2023

Renovations are coming soon to some of Iowa City’s public parks. The Iowa City City Council voted 6-0 in approval of considering construction to Kiwanis, Hunter’s Run, Happy Hollow, and Hickory...

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.

New commercial, residential development coming to N. Dodge St., N. Scott Blvd

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

Some Iowa City residents could see new commercial developments, including a new restaurant, several mixed-use and residential buildings, and a drive-through coffee shop and ATM, on the east side of...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen on Tuesday Feb. 14, 2023.

UI students express mixed emotions on university’s plan to sell Mayflower Residence Hall

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

University of Iowa students have expressed mixed emotions about the university’s plan to sell Mayflower Residence Hall and build an additional east-side dorm. The UI is proposing to sell Mayflower...