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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 indoor parking lot is seen at Costco Wholesale in Coralville on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Costco employees in Coralville announced that they are unionizing with Teamsters Local 238 and forming a community coalition. 

 Costco employees in Coralville have announced they are unionizing with Teamsters Local 238 and forming a community coalition to hold management accountable. Their effort follows an unfair labor practice charge against Costco and has received sup

Coralville Costco workers move to unionize with Teamsters

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 23, 2025

Costco workers in Coralville have announced they are unionizing with Teamsters Local 238 and establishing a community coalition to hold management accountable. According to a Friday press release,...

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Anti-smoking organization urges Iowa to increase taxes on tobacco products

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter February 23, 2025

The American Lung Association, or ALA, is urging Iowa to raise the tax on tobacco products after the state's annual tobacco use reports growth in tobacco users. The State of Tobacco Report grades...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

UI Iowa Edge cancels peer leadership training course

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 23, 2025

As University of Iowa students prepared to celebrate Valentine’s Day the morning of Feb. 14, Iowa Edge peer leaders discovered an email in their inboxes announcing the last-minute cancellation of...

Grad student Ramachandra Bangari explains the cooling system for the microscope at the Iowa Advanced Technology Labs on Feb. 15, 2025. Bangari and other researchers at the University of Iowa recently created a homemade infrared cryo microscope through a study led by Iowa professor Thomas Folland.

New microscope crafted by UI researchers aids understanding material behavior

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 23, 2025

A team of researchers at the University of Iowa has created a new infrared cryo microscope. The homemade microscope was created to enable the recent study aimed at deepening the understanding of...

Attendees play at a card table during Casino Night at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board and had a turnout of over two hundred students.

CAB hosts casino night for 22nd year

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 23, 2025

Slot machines, prizes, food and drinks, and electric energy filled the Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom on Saturday as a long line wrapped around the building by just 8:15 p.m. The Campus Activities...

An Iowa City firetruck is seen in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022.

Fatal Iowa City fire truck accident under investigation by state authorities

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor February 23, 2025

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating an Iowa City Fire Department fire truck that fatally struck a 99-year old pedestrian Sunday morning. According...

Oliver Weilein speaks to the Young Democratic Socialists of America at the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, Feb 20, 2025. The YDSA invited him to a Q&A to talk about his campaign for Iowa City Council, where he is running against Ross Nusser in a March 4 election.

IC City Council candidate Oliver Weilein holds second meet and greet at IMU

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 20, 2025

The Young Democratic Socialists of America hosted Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein for a second meet-and-greet event at the Iowa Memorial Union Thursday evening. After introducing...

Sheriff Brad Kunkel and Axiom’s Rob Decker talk to the board of supervisors about the declining building quality of the jail and Sheriff’s office during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

JoCo Board approves $50,000 for North Liberty Community Pantry expansion

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter February 20, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved a $50,000 agreement to support the construction of the new North Liberty Community Pantry at 250 W Penn St. The agreement met unanimous board approval...

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Former marine chooses to give back after accidental shooting and brain injury

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter February 20, 2025

Improvise, adapt, and overcome. The saying has been an unofficial motto of the Marine Corps for decades. In retrospect, no phrase better fits the story of Lance Cpl. Gabe Heefner. The then 20-year-old...

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New Johnson County ride service serves customers during odd hours

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 20, 2025

Trip Connect, an app that provides reliable transportation for essential activities during non-traditional hours, is emerging as a key player in Johnson County’s transportation network, filling crucial...

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USG’s new Bridge to Success Scholarship awarded to two UI first-gen students

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 20, 2025

In recognition of the dedication and work invested into their pursuit of higher education, the University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government awarded the first-ever Bridge to Success Scholarship...

Cielo Herrera leads a discussion on President Donald Trump’s executive orders during a meeting of the Iowa chapter of Bridge USA at Yotopia Frozen Yogurt in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Bridge Iowa was started by Herrera to encourage people of different political ideologies to find common ground.

Bridge Iowa holds first event at Yotopia

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 19, 2025

Bridge Iowa, the local chapter of the 80 nationwide chapters of the BridgeUSA organization, held its first event on Wednesday at Yotopia in Iowa City. BridgeUSA’s mission is to empower young people...