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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

Senators sit in at an Undergraduate Student Government Meeting in the Black Box Theater in the IMU on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

UI USG announce changes to election code to increase accessibility

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 1, 2023

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government made changes to the organization's election code, meant to increase non-USG participation in elections and accessibility. Alivia...

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit serves Route 4 Free Downtown Shuttle in front of the University of Iowa Main Libraries on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City working on zero-fare transit system

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter March 1, 2023

Public transit users of Iowa City may see a city-wide zero-fare transit system in a few years. City of Iowa City staff are looking into what it would take to implement a free transit system. Geoff...

The Big Ten Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Feb. 27, 2023.

UI IMU undergoing technological updates to increase accessibility and hybrid capabilities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 1, 2023

Following a round of upgrades to the first-floor boardroom and River Room 1, the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union is expected to undergo upgrades to several additional rooms on the 2nd and 3rd...

Board members for the Iowa City Community School District listen to speakers during a meeting at the professional development center on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Iowa City school district asks county municipalities for $1.7 million to fund new preschool programs

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 28, 2023

 The Iowa City Community School District is asking for nearly $1.7 million from municipalities for a new district-wide preschool program — a shift from its original idea of using local-option sales...

Iowa City Community School District board members react during a meeting at the Professional Development Center at the Educational Services Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Iowa City Community School District introduces reform after Indigenous communities accuse the school of racism

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 28, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District will be changing some of its methods of teaching following recent accusations of racism toward Indigenous people. Iowa City Community School District Superintendent...

Senators listen to a speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

UI USG passes legislation in support of mental health days

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 28, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed a resolution supporting the creation of student mental health days on Tuesday. The resolution, introduced by Sen. Jake Wicks, proposed...

American civil rights activist Jim Obergefell delivers a speech at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Feb. 28th.

Jim Obergefell, from landmark Supreme Court case, speaks at UI IMU

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor February 28, 2023

For Jim Obergefell and John Arthur, it was love at third sight.  Obergefell, the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court that legalized same-sex marriage throughout the United States, spoke at...

Photo illustration by Johnny Jarnagin

Johnson County Public Health shifts COVID-19 mitigation perspective

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 28, 2023

Johnson County Public Health officials say they are not surprised after the state announced Feb. 23 that it will end mandatory reporting for COVID-19 next month. The Iowa Department of Health...

A student from teacher Jihan Adam’s classroom plays with a green car at the Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2022.

UI assistant professor leads lab with Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, analyzes speech development of bilingual preschoolers

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 28, 2023

A University of Iowa professor is collaborating with the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County to track bilingual children’s speech development. Philip Combiths, UI Department of Communication...

Music therapy professor, Kristen Nelson, teaches students at Voxman Music Building on Feb. 28, 2023. Nelson is teaching her students how to musically conduct people in assisted living, preschool, and more.

University of Iowa music therapists highlight growing profession

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter February 28, 2023

Kelly Carlson knows how music can change people’s lives. Carlson, a visiting professor and doctoral student at the University of Iowa studying musical therapy, has worked as a music therapist...

Speakers of the Iowa Cancer Registry talk at the College of Public Health Building on Feb. 28, 2023. The Iowa Cancer Registry marks 50 years of servicing Iowans.

Iowa cancer report shows decreased mortality rates, increased incidence rates

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 28, 2023

Cancer mortality rates in the state have decreased and overall cancer survival rates increased in Iowa, a report from the Iowa Cancer Registry revealed.  The Iowa Cancer Registry released its annual...

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Former Iowa football players drop claims against coaches, keep UI, regents as defendants in lawsuit

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Four Iowa football coaches have been dropped from a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and harassment, multiple sources reported Tuesday. Head coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive coordinator Brian...