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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

Bestselling author James Patterson signs copies of his newly released memoir, \"James Patterson by James Patterson\" inside W.K. Kellogg Auditorium in Battle Creek, Mich. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

James Patterson gifts fellowships to UI Writers’ Workshop

Sydney Libert, News Reporter November 8, 2022

  A recent donation from bestselling author James Patterson will grant 14 fellowships to students in the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop and support fellowships for the next five years. The...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

UI requests termination of two health study programs

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 8, 2022

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the state Board of Regents to terminate the Master of Science in health policy and a Bachelor of Arts in health and human physiology. The health and human...

A new ParkMobile meter stand by the road, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, nearby the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center.

UI, Iowa City’s parking system changed. Here’s what you need to know

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter November 8, 2022

Iowa City community members now have a new way to pay for parking after the University of Iowa and the City of Iowa City switched to a new app last month. Both the city and the university changed...

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

UI proposes $4.7 million Burge Residence Hall renovations

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 8, 2022

The University of Iowa plans to renovate student rooms, corridors, and stairwells in Burge Residence Hall, pending approval from the state Board of Regents, according to the capital improvement business...

Contributed by Guillermo Romano Ibarra.

UI medical student seriously injured in bike accident advocates for change

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 8, 2022

After experiencing a life-changing biking accident in 2019, University of Iowa medical student Guillermo Romano Ibarra is advocating for safer biking conditions on Iowa highways and for insurance companies...

Two cats play together with new toys in the patio at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The shelter recently installed a new “catio” for the cats to explore.

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center’s new catio gives feline friends an outdoor space

Kate Perez, News Editor November 8, 2022

Cats housed at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center now have their own “catio” to spend their days relaxing in. Previously, the cats spent their time inside with their companions in...

The outside of Burge Dining Hall is seen on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

UI work grant incentivizes dining hall employment

Archie Wagner, News Reporter November 7, 2022

University of Iowa Housing and Dining launched a pilot program to award new dining hall associates a $1,000 grant to increase the number of student workers on campus. The UI sent out emails for...

Board of Regents president Mike Richards is seen during the board of regents meeting on April 6, 2021 at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University. 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 seeking Regents approval for three UIHC improvement projects

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 7, 2022

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents this week to add 13 inpatient rooms, create a new Ophthalmology Simulation Lab, and modernize the...

Contributed photo from Jason Radley.

UI researchers find link between a brain circuit and reaction to stress

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter November 6, 2022

Researchers at the University of Iowa recently discovered a new function for a pathway in the brain that decides whether people respond to a threat passively or actively. In a series of experiments...

The Boyd Law Building is seen in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 6, 2022.

COVID-19 relief funds go to free legal help for Iowans

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 6, 2022

The University of Iowa helped launch a website with the State Library of Iowa to provide information about the types of law free of charge. The website, called the People’s Law Library of Iowa, was...

Contributed photo from Beth Brown and Leslie Nolte.

Performing arts boarding school to open in Iowa City

Sydney Libert, News Reporter November 6, 2022

A new performing arts boarding school is opening in downtown Iowa City that will allow young artists from across the country to expand their creative interests. ICON Arts Academy, located at 123...

Executive Director of Public Space One John Engelbrecht poses for a photo in front of the mural outside of Public Space One North Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.

Public Space One receives USA Today grant to bring artists of color to Iowa City

Virginia Russell, News Reporter November 6, 2022

Public Space One in Iowa City received a grant through the USA TODAY Network that will boost new artist diversity in the community. The $2,500 grant will support the Center for Afrofuturist Studies,...