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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

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

UI Hospitals and Clinics to open a new Short Stay Unit

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 15, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will be opening a new Short Stay Unit in April.  According to a UIHC presentation for the state Board of Regents, the new unit will include 30 private...

Photo contributed by Edith Jones

Johnson County launches new home rehabilitation and emergency repair program

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 15, 2023

Johnson County launched a new home rehabilitation and emergency repair program that includes the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments. The Johnson County...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

First new hire of UI Transformational Faculty Hiring Program to start August 2023

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter February 15, 2023

Eric Hunter, a current associate dean for research in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University, will join the University of Iowa faculty in fall 2023 as the first...

Currier Residence Hall is seen on August 30, 2020.

UI to request an increase for room and board rate

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 15, 2023

The University of Iowa residence hall rate could increase by 4.2 percent for the 2023-2024 academic year.  The request for the increased rate will be presented by the UI at the upcoming state Board...

Megan Wichmann takes a breath in between running drills with coworkers at a training tower in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. The first-generation firefighter became a Cedar Rapids firefighter in 2014 after obtaining her EMS and fire science certificates and degrees from Kirkwood Community College in 2013.

Traversing through the smoke: Women on the frontline of fires and hardship

Grace Smith, Photojournalist February 14, 2023

Megan Wichmann sat in her high school English classroom in 2009 and contemplated her new assignment for the month: Pick a career and research it. Wichmann was interested in shadowing a paramedic,...

Fire is set ablaze during day two of the 2022 Soldier Salute College Wrestling Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

XTREAM Arena draws customers to Coralville restaurants, businesses

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 14, 2023

Since the Xtream Arena’s opening in September 2020, its economic impact sparked the growth of businesses in the Iowa River Landing and Coralville areas. Over 5,000 Xtream Arena patrons flood the...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Federal financial aid drops for fifth consecutive year at Iowa public universities

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 14, 2023

Students at Iowa’s public institutions — including the University of Iowa — received less federal financial aid for the fifth consecutive year, the state Board of Regents announced in its annual...

An Iowa City firetruck is seen at the Iowa City Fire Station 1 Headquarters Oct.12, 2022.

Iowa City Fire Department faces discrimination lawsuit regarding sexism, racism, and homophobia

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor February 14, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department is currently facing a discrimination lawsuit after former employee Sadie McDowell reported the unit for accounts of sexism, racism, and homophobia. The trial is currently...

City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on  Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City city officials concerned about future budget cuts

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 14, 2023

City of Iowa City staff has expressed concerns about future budget cuts following the proposed Iowa Legislature bill that would decrease the city’s revenue from residential property taxes. The...

The John Pappajohn Business Building is seen in Iowa City on January 24, 2023.

Accessibility adjustments made to Pappajohn Business Building

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter February 14, 2023

The University of Iowa has been working to improve accessibility at the John Pappajohn Business Building, most recently by installing larger accessibility buttons that open doors in the building. Rick...

University of Iowa chapter of Chi Omega is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission shuts down Chi Omega house changes, sorority appeals

Sydney Libert, News Reporter February 14, 2023

The University of Iowa Chi Omega sorority is appealing a denied request from the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission to add new windows to its historic house. Despite previously receiving...

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

UI requests approval to build new dorm, sell Mayflower Residence Hall

Kate Perez, News Editor February 14, 2023

Mayflower Residence Hall,  which was first built in 1968 and became housing for University of Iowa students in 1982, is set to be sold to make way for a new residence hall, the university announced...