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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

A protester hold up a sign during a COGS protest on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 26.

COGS webinar provides clarity around anti-DEI legislation

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 30, 2025

Many teachers and students are uncertain about what anti-DEI laws, such as the most recent bill passed by the Iowa Senate to eliminate all forms of DEI in city and county offices, mean for those studying...

People gather outside of the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Englert Theatre launches disability inclusion series with community meetup

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 30, 2025

The Englert Theatre kicked off its new series of disability inclusion events with a disability community social event at The Green House Friday afternoon. Whit Martinez, community engagement coordinator...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on March 25, 2025.

UI researchers file discrimination lawsuit, revealing similar legal battles at public universities

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter March 30, 2025

Gender and wage discrimination cases are nothing new for Iowa’s public universities. In December 2024, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled on Silvia R. Cianzio v. Iowa State University, the State of Iowa,...

North Liberty Mayor Chris Hoffman speaks during the launch meeting of the Johnson County Solar Task Force inside of the Coralville Public Library on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The meeting began at 4pm and included panelists Chris Hoffman, Emily Zimmon, and Ed Williams.

Johnson County Solar Task Force boosts small-scale solar energy

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter March 30, 2025

According to the world economic forum, Iowa comes second in the nation in generating electricity through wind. In 2023, the Iowa Utilities Commission found wind amounted to 54 percent of Iowa’s total...

Runners cross the finish line during the WIB x SWE x WIH 2025 5K across Iowa City’s east and west campus on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The race began and ended in Hubbard Park, and was catered by Everbowl and Traveling Tom’s Coffee. The 5K was a collaborative event between Women In Business and The University of Iowa Society of Women Engineers, and raised money for Planned Parenthood.

UI student, women-run organizations hold 5K to support women’s initiatives

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter March 30, 2025

Upward of 300 people came to Hubbard Park to run, walk, support, and volunteer at a 5K hosted by the University of Iowa organizations: Women in Business, or WIB, Women in Health, or WIH, and the Society...

Cars drive inside the indoor parking lot at Costco Wholesale in Coralville, Iowa on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

Workers accuse Coralville Costco of union-busting

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 30, 2025

Employees at the Coralville Costco launched a unionization effort with the Teamsters Local 238 in February, citing concerns over chronic understaffing, inconsistent scheduling, and alleged retaliation...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City Police investigating shooting death

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 30, 2025

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a shooting death that occurred just before midnight on Saturday. According to a Sunday press...

Runners pass along the river during the WIB x SWE x WIH 2025 5K across Iowa City’s east and west campus on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The race began and ended in Hubbard Park, and was catered by Everbowl and Traveling Tom’s Coffee. The 5K was a collaborative event between Women In Business and The University of Iowa Society of Women Engineers, and raised money for Planned Parenthood.

Photos: WIB X SWE X WIH 5k

Ava Neumaier and Isabella Tisdale March 29, 2025

The WIB x SWE x WIH 2025 5K took place across Iowa City’s east and west campuses on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The race began and ended in Hubbard Park and was catered by Everbowl and Traveling Tom’s...

Pro-Palestine protesters stand outside of Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Jerusalem Quartet concert met with pro-Palestine protest at Hancher Auditorium

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 27, 2025

About 20 protesters gathered outside Hancher Auditorium Thursday evening to oppose a performance by the Jerusalem Quartet, an Israeli ensemble, denouncing it as cultural complicity in the ongoing violence...

The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm sign is seen at the entry way of the farm in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Historic Poor Farm Kitchen Renovation receives $24,000 change order approval

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter March 27, 2025

On Thursday, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $24,671 change order for the ongoing Historic Poor Farm Kitchen renovation project.  The Historic Poor Farm opened its...

Raygun’s store setup of Pins For Hope merchandise is seen on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Raygun is one of many stores in Iowa City where a purchase from Pins For Hope will go directly to the Hope Foundation donation of food, healthcare, and clothing for Palestinians in need.

Iowa City businesses come together to support Gaza

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 27, 2025

Two months after Iowans celebrated the phased ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Israel launched a series of aerial attacks that killed 409 people across Gaza and ended the ceasefire during its...

County Supervisors listen to an annual update by the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Feb. 26, 2025.

JoCo Board approves $65,000 contract to upgrade online road permitting system

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter March 27, 2025

Johnson County's road and utility work permit process is undergoing a significant upgrade.  During Thursday’s formal meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $65,532 contract...