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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

Attendees and board members converse outside of the Reiman Ballroom during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI requests $10 million to support rural health care

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 19, 2024

The University of Iowa is requesting over $10 million to help bolster rural healthcare disparities in the state of Iowa for fiscal 2026. UI President Barbara Wilson spoke to the Iowa Board of Regents,...

The Iowa City Airport is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Brandt Heating and Air Condition is contracted to install solar panels for the Iowa City municipal airport in the upcoming weeks.

Iowa City Municipal Airport to install solar arrays

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 19, 2024

The Iowa City Municipal Airport is beginning its solar array installation project after months of planning. The array construction will begin on Monday. The airport received $442,800 in Federal Aviation...

Iowa Senior Vice President Rod Lenhertz speaks about new projects for the University of Iowa during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI approved for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences program changes

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 19, 2024

AMES, Iowa — The University of Iowa was approved to restructure and terminate multiple programs within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Thursday. Center...

Riders make their way up a gravel hill on their way to Blueyah Blueberry Farm during Farm Cycle on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The ride’s gravel segments amounted to a total of seventeen miles.

Photos: Bike Spokes and Farm Folks: 2024 Farm Cycle

John Charlson and Jordan Barry September 18, 2024

The Annual Farm Cycle event on Sunday, Sept. 15, featured four local farms in Johnson County. There were three different routes to participate in, and tickets sold out on the prior Friday. Riders gathered...

Community members and Johnson County Supervisors meet for the grand re-opening of the Johnson County Administration Building during a Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024. The members and attendees toured the renovated building.

Board of Supervisors holds grand reopening of Johnson County Administration Building

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 18, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session meeting was called to order Wednesday in the newly renovated Johnson County Administration Building. Chairperson Rod Sullivan enthusiastically oversaw...

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.

UI reflects on downtown hospital progress, looks to future

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 18, 2024

AMES, Iowa — The University of Iowa reflected on the acquisition of the former Mercy Iowa City hospital during a Board of Regents meeting Wednesday. Bradley Haws, chief executive officer of UI Health...

Board of Regents members listen to a free speech training update during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Lois Geist recommended as interim UI VP for Research

Grace Olson, News Editor September 18, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents recommended to approve a request from the University of Iowa that Lois Geist fulfill the position of interim UI vice president for research during their meeting on Wednesday. The...

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government listen to Addison Eckerd speak during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024. USG approved a bill to continue to grow the textbook drive.

Constitutional change to USG restructures the Academic Affairs Committee

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 18, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation on Tuesday to restructure the Academic Affairs Committee as the USG textbook drive saw record numbers this year. The bill...

Senior Center Coordinator LaTasha Deloach poses for a picture in the Iowa City Senior Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. LaTasha voiced how building a community helps to fight the loss of connection and feelings of loneliness that come with being in a retirement community.

New $40 million retirement community in the works for Tiffin

Madelyn Ambroz, News Reporter September 18, 2024

A new $40 million retirement community is in the works to accommodate the growing population of Tiffin. Tiffin has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa, and the city has started working...

The board of regents talk about future building plans during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI seeks approval for construction and renovation of campus facilities

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 18, 2024

AMES, Iowa — The University of Iowa requested approval from the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday to proceed with project planning for two UI medical facilities and the schematic design, project...

Teresa Marshall, a dentistry professor, speaks during the University Faculty Senate Meeting in the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

UI Faculty Senate dissolves safety charter committee, honors three professors

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 17, 2024

UI’s Faculty Senate voted Tuesday to dissolve the university safety and security charter, and three UI professors were separately honored with the Michael J. Brody Award for Faculty Excellence in...

An Iowa City City Council discussion begins at City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Council members recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month during the meeting.

Downtown parking meter rate decreases to $2.25 per hour

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 17, 2024

The rates of downtown parking meters will now be decreased to $2.25 per hour after final approval from the Iowa City City Council Tuesday night. In July, parking meter rates in the downtown area...