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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

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch Iowa is seen on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2025. The museum will be renovated and officials plan to open it again in summer 2026.

Herbert Hoover Museum begins first renovations in over 30 years

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter February 4, 2025

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and Library in West Branch opened its doors to the public in 1962 on the former president's 88th birthday. It was last renovated in 1992, and now, is facing its...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics complex is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024.

UIHC performs heart transplant on baby

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter February 4, 2025

According to a 2024 U.S. News report, the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center is in the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation in specialties such as heart surgery, lung surgery, and orthopedics....

Bartender Blake Heuer pulls a draft at Roxxy in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Heuer has been bartending at Roxxy for over two years.

Roxxy deploys popular new mug club promotion

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor February 4, 2025

New traditions tend to start small. The busyness of college living can leave little time for enjoyment. So, free time must often be curated. In a college town, from the perspective of a venue entertaining...

The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

Iowa City VA expanding Women’s Clinic

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter February 4, 2025

As it stands, women are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population. According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, women accounted for four percent of the veteran population in 2000....

A Mexican flag is waved during an immigration protest in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Protest against mass deportation

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor February 4, 2025

Over one hundred demonstrators gathered in downtown Iowa City early Monday night to protest against President Donald Trump's latest deportation plans. A handful of counter-protesters showed up around...

Demonstrators march during a protest against mass deportation in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance.

Protest erupts in downtown Iowa City against Trump’s latest deportation plans

Genevieve DiChiara and Emma Jane February 3, 2025

In a sudden, sweeping demonstration that clogged the streets of downtown Iowa City Monday evening, a large crowd gathered to rally against President Donald Trump's latest deportation plans. Dozens...

Council members gather before a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The upcoming primary election on Tuesday will remain unchanged despite Sharon DeGraw's exit from the race.

City Council primary election to remain unchanged despite candidate dropout

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 3, 2025

After recently announcing her departure from the Iowa City City Council race, Sharon DeGraw will remain on ballots in the upcoming primary election. The primary election is set to take place on...

Iowa Board of Regents member JC Risewick listens to a presentation on Iowa state building expansion during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI exits PhD Project following directives from Board of Regents

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 2, 2025

Following the trend of targeting and removing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the U.S. federal and state governments, the University of Iowa has exited its partnership with the...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

Multiple UI online programs rank top in the country

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 2, 2025

A recent report from the U.S. News & World Report was released that ranked several University of Iowa programs as top in the country. The rankings included a total of nine online programs, with...

Outside of the U.S. Courthouse of Northern District Iowa is seen in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Former UIHC administrator sentenced 12 years for 30-year-long identity theft scheme

Jack Moore and Emma Jane January 31, 2025

Steered by two U.S. Marshals, former University of Iowa Health Care administrator Matthew Keirans hobbled into the courtroom Friday, arms crossed and in shackles to face the final chapter of an intricate...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

UI Young Democratic Socialists of America hosts meet-and-greet with IC City Council candidate

Emma Jane, News Reporter January 30, 2025

A crowd of about 20 people gathered at the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday evening as Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein discussed his campaign’s focus on affordable housing and progressive...

Cady Gerlach begins to announce at the GIC Business Awards on Jan. 30, 2025.

Iowa City’s Project Better Together 2030 looks to future after pandemic

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor January 30, 2025

Next month will mark five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a health crisis that resulted in turmoil of public health and public offices. The secondary body infected by the disease, however,...