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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 Board of Supervisors listen to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Johnson County hires contractor for courthouse renovations

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter November 10, 2022

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted during its formal meeting on Thursday to approve a contract with Tricon for the renovations at the Johnson County Courthouse. Although the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Regents approve addition of 13 UIHC inpatient rooms, capital projects

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 10, 2022

The state Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request on Thursday to proceed with planning for one UI Hospitals and Clinics’ improvement project and permission to design and budget...

Two teams face off during a Special Olympics qualified flag football event at the Hawkeye Recreation Facility fields on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.

Regents approve $5.8 million renovations to UI west campus recreation fields

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 10, 2022

The state Board of Regents approved a $5.8 million request on Thursday for renovations to the University of Iowa’s west recreation fields.  The request was initially presented to the regents...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands reacts during Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto’s match session two at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Regents approve request to name UI wrestling facility after donors

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 10, 2022

The state Board of Regents approved the name for the University of Iowa Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday.  The facility will be named for Doug and Ann Goschke, two philanthropists...

Burge Residence hall in Iowa City Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Regents approve $4.7 million Burge Residence Hall renovations

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 10, 2022

The state Board of Regents approved a $4.7 million renovation request for the University of Iowa Burge Residence Hall on Thursday. The renovation plan includes updating student rooms, corridors,...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

Iowa has the fewest OB-GYN specialists per capita nationwide, regent report reveals

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 9, 2022

Iowa has the fewest number of OB-GYN specialists per capita of any state in the country, according to data from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the state of Iowa. Of the 99...

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

UIHC reports increased number of aggravated assaults in 2021

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 9, 2022

The University of Iowa reported an increase of aggravated assaults at the UI Hospital and Clinics in 2021, according to the 2022 Jeanne Clery disclosure of campus security policy, crime statistics...

Sophia Davis drives the test car in the testing area of the University of Iowa’s National Advanced Driving Simulator, in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

UI requests new driving safety research institute

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 9, 2022

The University of Iowa is requesting a new driving safety research institute in the College of Engineering from the state Board of Regents on Wednesday. The new institute’s mission is to make...

University of Iowa faculty senate president Teresa Marshall speaks during the Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2021. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI finances recovering after COVID-19, regent report reveals

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 9, 2022

University of Iowa's total operating revenues are 2 percent above what was projected in the budget for fiscal 2022, according to a report presented at the Nov. 9 state Board of Regents meeting. Rod...

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.

UI requests $5.8 million for renovation project to west campus recreation fields

November 9, 2022

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the state Board of Regents for $5.8 million renovations to on-campus west recreation fields. The on-campus west recreation fields, located at 2960...

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

UI student error with gas stoves in Mayflower cause fire evacuations

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 9, 2022

Residents at the University of Iowa Mayflower Residence Hall have shuffled out of their dorm for multiple fire alarms evacuations this semester — sometimes early in the morning­ — to cross North...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Window that UI student fell through operates normally, university inspection finds

Kate Perez, News Editor November 8, 2022

An inspection by the University of Iowa found that the Mayflower Residence Hall window a university student fell through last week is properly working.  The student, who is a resident of Mayflower...