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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 Iowa City Cambus drives down Newton Road in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

Iowa City bus systems designed to continue operations through winter weather

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter March 2, 2025

Adverse weather events in Iowa City in past weeks, such as severe cold and snow, have led to more students relying on local bus systems for transportation. As a result, students have questions regarding...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI’s Venture School expands program to boost innovation across Iowa

Madison Schuler, News Reporter March 2, 2025

As the University of Iowa’s Venture School gears up to head into its 11th year, the program is expanding its services across the state of Iowa. Since beginning in 2014, the program has collaborated...

A demonstrator holds a sign at the UIowa, Erase Hate Not Our Communities Protest on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The demonstration was held in response to the University of Iowa’s plan to discontinue living learning communities on campus.

UI students rally in protest against anti-DEI policy implemented at UI

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 2, 2025

On the morning of March 1, chatter gradually rose on the Pentacrest as students dressed in Hawkeye apparel trickled in front of the Old Capitol Museum to protest recent decisions made by the University...

Demonstrators pose for a group portrait at the university of Iowa, Erase Hate Not Our Communities Protest on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The demonstration was held in response to the University of Iowa’s plan to discontinue living learning communities on campus.

Photos: UIowa, Erase Hate Not Our Communities protest

Madison Frette and Clara Jarecke March 2, 2025

Over one hundred demonstrators gathered on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday for the university of Iowa, Erase Hate Not Our Communities protest. The demonstration responded to the University of...

Oliver Weilein makes a speech between sets during a Get Out The Vote show for Weilein’s City Council campaign at Trumpet Blossom on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Multiple artists performed screams, poetry, and folk songs, including Weilein’s band Bootcamp.

Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein hosts concert to unite voters

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 28, 2025

Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein joined local musicians at Trumpet Blossom Cafe for a ‘Get Out the Vote’ concert Thursday, aimed at uniting voters and fundraising for Iowa City Mutual...

The Iowa City Cambus drives down Newton Road in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

Author Veronica Davis discusses inclusive transportation in webinar event

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 27, 2025

With “inclusivity” being a buzzword due to the recent banning of DEI initiatives at the city, state, and federal levels, Veronica Davis’ book, “Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing...

Bradley Freidhof, Executive Director of the Johnson County Conservation Board, poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

Brad Freidhof begins as Johnson County Conservation executive director

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter February 27, 2025

Johnson County officially named Brad Freidhof as its new conservation director on Feb. 19, and he has big shoes to fill.   Freidhof had been interim director since June 2024, when the previous...

The Johnson County Jail is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Johnson County Jail and Sheriff’s Office renovations expected by end of year

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter February 27, 2025

The renovation process at the Johnson County Jail and Sheriff's Office will soon begin and is estimated to be complete by the end of 2025.  These renovations have been a long time coming since...

County Supervisors Rod Sullivan (left), V Fixer-Oraiz (right) share a laugh during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. The meeting featured updates from Kirkwood Community College and the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission.

Johnson County Supervisors approve courthouse renovation and aerial imaging contracts

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter February 27, 2025

Construction is imminent at the Johnson County Courthouse. At its Feb. 27 formal meeting, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a $423,000 contract with Swanson Construction to renovate...

Iowa Board of Regents member JC Risewick listens to a presentation on Iowa state building expansion during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Iowa Regents approve UI’s request to advance five improvement projects, postpone IMU renovations

Kate Perez, Senior News Reporter February 27, 2025

The University of Iowa can start on multiple capital improvement projects, including changes to Mayflower Residence Hall and a new UI Health Care child care center after the Iowa Board of Regents approved...

Board of Regents President Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a Board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Iowa Regents approve closure of UI Bachelor of Arts in Social Justice, American Studies

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor February 27, 2025

The Iowa Board of Regents approved the termination of two programs within the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Thursday. The Regents approved the UI’s request to terminate...

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen in Iowa City Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Iowa Regents approve $7.5 million budget increase to replace Children’s Hospital windows

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor February 27, 2025

More windows need replacement at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Since 2022, the UI has been replacing the hospital’s windows that were installed in 2017 after detecting...