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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

Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools add five virtual learning days to academic calendar

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 15, 2024

Iowa City Community School District school board members approved five days of virtual learning Tuesday night, but cautioned the virtual days would be a “last resort.” The board approved the...

Anna Peach and Delaney Behning, lead volunteers at The University of Iowa Food Pantry, stock shelves on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The food pantry has received an 89 percent increase in visits over the past year. It is located on the bottom floor of the Iowa Memorial Union.

UI food pantry visitor rate continues to rise

Ella Knickerbocker, News Reporter February 15, 2024

Since transferring to a new space in the Iowa Memorial Union in August, the University of Iowa food pantry has seen visiting rates skyrocket 89 percent after reopening.     Data collected and provided...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

UI to keep Mayflower student housing open for 2024-25 academic year pending sale

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor February 15, 2024

  This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  University of Iowa students will continue to live in Mayflower Residence Hall during the next academic year. The residence hall, which...

Giddy Up, a country-themed bar on Clinton St., prepares to open this month in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7th. The new establishment takes the place of where the sports bar Pints used to be.

Iowa City says ‘howdy’ to new country-themed bar

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 14, 2024

A wooden bull stationed on one side and a line dancing stage on the other, Iowa City’s newest country-themed bar, Giddy Up, opened on Feb. 9, bringing a fully immersive country experience for bargoers. Giddy...

Ann Campbell poses for a portrait in her office at the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2024.

UI Tippie researchers find package deliveries can be made more efficient by walking

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 14, 2024

Researchers at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business are the first in the nation to assess the efficiency of driving on package delivery routes. The research found that if drivers take less...

An out of service sign is seen on the door of the third-floor men's bathroom in the Tippie College of Business building in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Water line breaks in south wing of UI Tippie College of Business building, causes extensive damage

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 14, 2024

Some University of Iowa business students’ classes were moved online Tuesday and Wednesday after a water line broke in the Tippie College of Business Pappajohn Business Building Monday night. The water...

Er-wei Bai and Tyler Bell, professors of The College of Engineering at University of Iowa, demonstrate DINA, an artificial intelligence advisor, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. DINA is a departmental intelligent neutral advisor created to guide electrical and computer engineering students in information related to undergraduate programs offered at the university.

UI College of Engineering develops AI chatbot to answer advising questions

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 13, 2024

Professors at the University of Iowa College of Engineering are embracing the use of artificial intelligence technology through the creation of a chatbot that can academically advise engineering students. Assistant...

Dentistry students help a patient at the Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic in the UI College of Dentistry on Thursday, Feb. 8th. Dr. Leonardo Marchini and his students designed an app to help older patients with oral care.

UI College of Dentistry launches app for caregivers and nursing homes

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 13, 2024

Researchers at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry developed an app that walks caregivers through providing oral hygiene care for people with dementia and older adults. With the help...

Greg Ruth drinks a Climbing Kites cannabis infused sparkling water at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Iowa City restaurants, customers embrace new THC drink products

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor February 13, 2024

THC drinks are hitting the shelves in Iowa City bars and stores, and customers are enthusiastically embracing them as a drink choice other than alcohol. “I love it as an alternative,”...

District C Councilor Andrew Dunn speaks during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Development group expresses interest in lot between Bluebird Diner, George’s Buffett

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 12, 2024

A development group in Iowa City approached members of the Northside neighborhood steering committee in December with preliminary plans for a potential development in the parking lot between Bluebird...

Honors Program Director and Brain and Biological Sciences Professor Shaun Vecera talks about the new changes to the housing for honors undergraduate housing in The Blank Honors Center on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

UI honors housing to move to Catlett Residence Hall in fall amid looming Mayflower sale

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 12, 2024

Starting in fall, University of Iowa honors students will call Catlett Residence Hall their new home instead of Daum Residence Hall. UI Housing and Dining made the decision to accommodate limited...

A rider races along Lake Macbride on a single track trail during the seventh annual Lake Macbride Fat Tire Classic in Solon on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Photos: Lake MacBride Fattire Classic

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist February 11, 2024

The seventh annual Lake MacBride Fattire Classic was held near Solon at the Lake MacBride Golf Course on Saturday. The race raised $11,000 for the Solon Centennial Lions Club. The funds will be used to...