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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

How music is rewriting end-of-life care

How music is rewriting end-of-life care

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 18, 2025

Over the years, music has been used to express emotions for some while creating connections and memories for others. Listening to a certain song can take people back to a specific moment. Whether it...

Members of the Iowa Faculty Senate meet at the University Capitol Centre in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

UI Faculty Senate revises chapters of UI policy manual

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 18, 2025

The University of Iowa’s Faculty Senate revised three policies from the university’s policy manual on Tuesday and previewed one revision. These revisions center around conflicts of commitment,...

Board of regents president Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. UIHC workers union members met with the Board of Regents to negotiate their next contract last week.

UIHC workers present contract demands to Iowa regents

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 18, 2025

Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union met with the Iowa Board of Regents bargaining team to begin negotiations for their 2025-27 contract. The UIHC chapter of the Service Employees...

Photo illustration of textbooks along with artificial intelligence tools.

AI enhanced textbooks draw concern from UI professors

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 18, 2025

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence technology are integrating “smart” features into online textbooks, allowing students to interact with the material through personalized explanations,...

University of Iowa business major Charlie DeGroot styles a customer’s nails inside of Rienow residence hall on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Degroot along with many other Iowa students do others nails out of dormitories.

Nailed it: UI students find success doing nails on campus

Grace Olson, News Editor February 18, 2025

Sitting at a table splayed with UV lights, and a rainbow of polishes and brushes, University of Iowa first-year student Charlie DeGroot had meticulously arranged her station. As I sat down for our...

Palin Narsian, Naina Miranda, and Sophia Karthik, members of the Diabetes Link program listen during an interview with the Daily Iowan in Iowa City on Feb, 11, 2025. The program offers support and advocacy for those with type one diabetes.

UI Diabetes Link searches for community amid growing diagnosis rates

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor February 18, 2025

More than 7,500 students with Type 1 diabetes enter college every year, and the number is only growing. At the University of Iowa, a student organization called Diabetes Link is working to support...

Kitty Corner Social Club progresses towards opening on Clinton St. On Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025. The lounge is managed by Katy Brown and will open late February.

Kitty Corner Social Club offers socialization and enrichment for cats and humans alike

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor February 18, 2025

Nestled just across the street from the Pentacrest, the Kitty Corner Social Club will be sinking its claws into Iowa City in mid-to-late February. The city’s first-ever cat lounge aims to provide...

Riders ride past the Old Capitol to leave Iowa City during RAGBRAI on Saturday, July 29, 2023. This coming year's trek will be more than 50 miles shorter than previous years.

RAGBRAI reveals 2025 route over 50 miles shorter than previous years

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter February 17, 2025

The 2025 route for Iowa’s biggest bike ride, revealed in January, is the second shortest in the history of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. RAGBRAI will hold its 406-mile,...

223 Baby Co. is seen on Dubuque St. in downtown Iowa City on Feb. 17, 2025. 223 Baby Co.’s owner Macy Krall is looking to promote her sister business, 223 Vintage Co., in West Branch. The store sells vintage items from every era.

223 Vintage Co. provides a second-hand hidden gem

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter February 17, 2025

Vintage has been coming back in significant ways over the past decade. Sustainable fashion has been a hot trend in the media with increasing concerns regarding climate change. Shopping secondhand not...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Eight UI diversity councils no longer recognized as of Monday

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 17, 2025

As of Monday, Feb. 17, the following University of Iowa councils will no longer be recognized by the university: Council on the Status of Women African American Council Latinx Council ...

The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The University offers study abroad programs in approximately 50 countries throughout the world.

Studying abroad programs becoming more popular among UI students

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 16, 2025

The University of Iowa has a multitude of international programs through which students can travel to 49 countries in over 200 study abroad programs. Multiple options for lengths are available, including...

Iowa City community members speak with City Council special elections candidate Ross Nusser during a meet and greet with Nusser at Java House in Iowa City on Friday, Feb.14, 2025. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City City Council candidate Ross Nusser speaks at Q&A event

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter February 16, 2025

Community members gathered at The Java House Friday morning to talk with Ross Nusser, candidate for Iowa City City Council, in preparation for the special election slated for March 4. Nusser advanced...