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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

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UI students continue to use fitness trackers despite claims of inaccuracies in data

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter February 12, 2023

As wearable fitness trackers become a popular way to measure everyday activity, University of Iowa students are continuing to use the devices, despite worries from health care officials. Fitness trackers,...

A sign inside Marco’s Grilled Cheese is seen on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

Marco’s Grilled Cheese to add new locations in 2023

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 12, 2023

The locally-loved Marco’s Grilled Cheese restaurant in Iowa City is adding two new locations on First Avenue in Iowa City and in Coralville this year. The Coralville restaurant will take over the...

President and CEO at MYEP Roger Lusala poses for a portrait on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in his office at MYEP.

Human Rights Commission’s new leadership speaks on future of social justice in Iowa City

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 12, 2023

The newly elected Iowa City Human Rights Commission chair and vice chair are pushing for improvements to affordable housing and grant programs for Iowa City residents and businesses. The Iowa...

Mug of John Muriello.

Trial postponed second time for former UI professor facing child pornography, meth distribution charges

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor February 9, 2023

The federal trial of former University of Iowa School of Music professor John Muriello was postponed for a second time until March. Muriello, 65, faces charges of child pornography possession and...

Ashley Lynn, a registered nurse at the hospital, performs an interview with her kids Connor, 2, and Annie, 2, during a nurses protest on Hawkins Drive outside the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

State Board of Regents cancel contract negotiation meetings with UIHC health care professionals union

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter February 9, 2023

After recent salary negotiation meetings between the University of Iowa health care professionals union and the state Board of Regents, the regents canceled all future bargaining meetings.  The...

The Johnson County Board of Superviosrs meet in the Johnson county Administration Building in Iowa City on Feb. 8, 2023.

Johnson County approves $300,000 in budget reductions for county administration renovations

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 9, 2023

Johnson County officials approved multiple reductions to the Health and Human Services, Ambulance and Medical Examiner, and Administration building budget to align with changes to the project.  The...

COGS protesters are seen in front of the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

UI COGS gears up for contract agreements

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 8, 2023

The University of Iowa Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) is once again hoping to see an increase in wages and stipends as its meeting with the state Board of Regents approaches. The...

ICCSD school board address the Board of Supervisors during a Board of Supervisors meeting held in the Johnson county Administration Building in Iowa City on Feb. 8, 2023. Updates were made about preschool expansion in Johnson country as well as budgets on the Dr. Lulu Marie Johnson Exhibit Project being done by the university.

Iowa City Community School District requests expanded preschool program

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 8, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District is requesting Johnson County help fund a preschool expansion program.  The county, under the school district’s proposal, would be responsible for between...

Iowa City Council listens to speaker at City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament coming to Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 8, 2023

The Golden Gloves boxing tournament is coming to Iowa City’s Graduate Hotel on the first weekend in April after the Iowa City City Council amended its amateur boxing ordinance on Tuesday. The...

City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on  Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City City Council denies W. Benton and Orchard Streets rezoning after community input

Sydney Libert and Isabelle Foland February 8, 2023

Iowa City residents filed a petition and won Tuesday to stop the Iowa City City Council’s consideration to rezone land north of West Benton Street and west of Orchard Street.  Following the council’s...

The Gilbert Street Bridge is seen on Jan. 23, 2023.

Gilbert Street to close for four months for bridge construction

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 7, 2023

Gilbert Street will be closed for roughly four months this spring while the Gilbert Street Bridge is being repaired, according to information provided by Iowa City officials.  The project, estimated...

The Iowa City Council is seen at a meeting at Iowa City City Hall on August 16, 2022.

Iowa City fiscal 2024 budget to see increased expenses for residents

Sydney Libert, News Reporter February 7, 2023

Nationwide inflation trends are hitting close to home as the Iowa City City Council continues its consideration of a potential increase in expenses for residents. Under the city’s current...