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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

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Photo contributed by Johnson County Sheriff’s Captain Matt Hendricks

Biplane lands on Highway 218 after running out of gas

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 21, 2024

A biplane made an emergency landing on the southbound side of U.S. 218 near the 94 mile marker Saturday evening after running out of gas. No injuries were reported.  “A local pilot had to make...

Anne Zepeski and Brett Faine pose for a portrait inside the College of Pharmacy building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Zepeski is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy, and Faine is a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy.

College of Pharmacy announces new certificate

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 20, 2024

A first-of-its-kind program in the United States is set to kick off at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Professors within the college said the certificate is following recent trends in the...

The Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. The counseling and behavioral health services major was approved in April and implemented this fall.

New College of Education program sees success in first semester

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 20, 2024

The University of Iowa College of Education is seeing great interest in its new counseling and behavioral health services undergraduate degree program. The major was approved by the Board of Regents...

Two attendees tango during a social dance class at the Iowa City Senior Center on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The tango class was led by Irina Latkova from the Madison Tango Society and Abolins.

Iowa City has what it takes to tango

Grace Olson, News Editor October 20, 2024

Slowly dragging their feet across the activity room floor, Iowa City residents from all walks of life came together to dance the tango. “Get used to touching each other,” tango class instructor...

John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. The University of Iowa's Insurance major was named eighth after only one year of its existence by U.S. News and World Report.

Iowa’s insurance major named top ten program

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 20, 2024

In the wake of recent natural disasters like Hurricane Milton and Helene, and more local incidents including various field fires in Johnson County, insurance remains a critical aspect of business and...

The Information Technology Services are seen in the Old Capital Mall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The campus wifi has been experiencing issues throughout the fall semester.

UI ITS outage caused by automated system update

Grace Olson, News Editor October 17, 2024

As many University of Iowa students were working to turn in quizzes and assignments, an Oct. 6 Wi-Fi outage left thousands without internet access. ITS Director of Strategic Communication Nicole...

A CRANDIC rail line is seen in North Liberty, IA on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Johnson County plans to repurpose the existing rail line to create a new option for commuters, including a new stop near the North Liberty food pantry.

Greater Iowa City area discusses a new commuter rail line

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 17, 2024

As discussions about transit in the Greater Iowa City area remain constant, city officials continue conceptualizing ways to improve public transportation. One such concept revolves around the century-old...

Customers enter Chicken Salad Chick during its opening on Corridor Way in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Chicken Salad Chick is a chain restaurant that serves 13 different types of Chicken Salad.

Iowa’s first Chicken Salad Chick restaurant opens in Coralville

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 16, 2024

Dozens of customers crowded against the walls of Iowa’s first Chicken Salad Chick, downloading the restaurant’s app for in-store discounts and rewards. Coralville officially welcomed Chicken...

Belinda Sturm speaks during an open forum with faculty, students, and staff inside the Urmila Sahai Seminar Room in the Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Sturm is one of two final candidates for the position of University of Iowa vice president for research.

UI brings candidates for VP of research to campus

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The University of Iowa held open forums with two new candidates for the open position of vice president of research. The UI is a nationally ranked as a top research institution. Every day, life-changing...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson speaks with Daily Iowan staff members at the Adler Journalism building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Wilson spoke about DEI changes, DVIP, and the Mercy Hospital transition.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks campus diversity, building updates

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The Daily Iowan interviewed University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Wednesday afternoon on topics ranging from women’s basketball, campus rights and safety, UI Health Care, the future of campus...

The Clinton Street parking garage is seen on Aug. 23, 2024. Recent changes to pay rates in the garages has initiated conversation from Iowa City residents.

USG advocating for greater student parking options

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 16, 2024

For most college students, first learning to navigate campus may be a humbling experience. Out of so many buildings, there are only a few dotted across campus that a student must find at a given time....

Community and council members gather during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Recently, the council granted renovations to improve parks and approved the name of a new park.

New park memorializes forgotten name in Iowa City history

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 16, 2024

In 1920, women across America earned the right to vote after the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. A year later, Iowa City elected its first female mayor: Emma J. Harvat, a name now...