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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

Iowa City Councilors listen to speakers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

New commercial, residential development coming to N. Dodge St., N. Scott Blvd

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 22, 2023

Some Iowa City residents could see new commercial developments, including a new restaurant, several mixed-use and residential buildings, and a drive-through coffee shop and ATM, on the east side of...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen on Tuesday Feb. 14, 2023.

UI students express mixed emotions on university’s plan to sell Mayflower Residence Hall

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 22, 2023

University of Iowa students have expressed mixed emotions about the university’s plan to sell Mayflower Residence Hall and build an additional east-side dorm. The UI is proposing to sell Mayflower...

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

UI USG passes resolution supporting SEIU Union 199

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 22, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed a resolution to support the UI Hospital and Clinics health care professionals union at its Tuesday meeting following discrepancies between...

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

UI USG allocates $20,000 from contingency fund for IMU tech upgrades

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 21, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation on Tuesday to allocate $20,000 from its contingency fund to support upgrades to technology in the Iowa Memorial Union. The...

The Anomy House of the Co-Housing community is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on February 18, 2023.

Iowa City co-housing rebuilds after membership losses

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 21, 2023

River City Housing Collective has made several changes to its existing policies to attract more residents. The alternative housing option in Iowa City that focuses on affordability is looking to regain...

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit is seen at a downtown interchange in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

Iowa City plans to have a fully electric bus fleet in the future

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

The City of Iowa City is working to create a more clean and sustainable public transit system by transitioning all city-owned buses to electric or low-emission vehicles. City of Iowa City’s Transportation...

The Iowa City Kirkwood campus is seen on Feb. 17, 2023.

Kirkwood Community College getting offers for $7.5 million IC campus

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 21, 2023

University of Iowa programs tied to Kirkwood Community College — such as the joint nursing program — will not be impacted by the $7.5 million sale of the community college’s Iowa City campus...

The Burlington Street Dam on the Iowa River is seen on Monday Feb. 13, 2023.

IC officials see changes in Burlington Street Dam as unique opportunity for good

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 21, 2023

Iowa City officials have been eyeing what some consider a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to modify the Burlington Street Dam to draw people to the often-overlooked Iowa River. While discussions...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listen to speakers during a Board of Superviors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City.

Johnson County supervisors voice concerns over proposed bills in the Iowa legislature

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 20, 2023

Several Johnson County Supervisors are concerned about bills in the Iowa Legislature that would affect county board elections, local option sales taxes, and LGBTQ+ rights. Senate File 181, one of the...

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Monday Feb. 20, 2023.

Regent universities’ four-year student graduation rates rise, undergraduate retention falls

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 20, 2023

The University of Iowa retained most students in the class of 2025 since their classes started in 2021. Overall, Iowa’s public institutions reported a slight 1 percent decrease, in undergraduate student...

MSNBC correspondent and host of The ReidOut, Joy-Ann Reid, appears as a guest on KRUI-FM, a student-led radio station based in Iowa City, Iowa on Feb. 19, 2023.

Q&A with Joy Reid

Kate Perez, News Editor February 20, 2023

MSNBC host of “The ReidOut” and political analyst Joy-Ann Reid sat down with The Daily Iowan and KRUI Sunday afternoon in the KRUI radio station, where she discussed her take on politics in Iowa...

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

UI to request new land purchase to expand UIHC parking

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 20, 2023

The University of Iowa is planning to expand the UI Hospitals and Clinics surface parking lot to the east. At the state Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, the UI will request to purchase property...