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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

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Iowa Undergraduate Student Government members present at University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government attend meeting at the IMU in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

USG ‘Rideshare’ program offers UI students $5 Uber vouchers

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 7, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government approved a new program Tuesday night called Rideshare, which aims to provide students with a cheaper option when using a night ride service. Rideshare...

Short’s Burgers and Shine recently remodeled and reopened their location in downtown Iowa City and are serving customers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

Short’s Burger and Shine to remain open pending court appeal

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor February 7, 2024

Short’s Burger and Shine in downtown Iowa City will remain open pending the outcome of an appeal from a lawsuit brought on by the restaurant's landlord MidWestOne Bank. According to court filings,...

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 discuss implementation of educational materials on Israel-Hamas war in libraries

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 7, 2024

As part of the Iowa City Community School District’s commitment to equity, the district is having discussions on plans to diversify library collections and facilitate conversations on religion in...

Former Iowa City Firefighter Sadie McDowell addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. McDowell filed a lawsuit against the City of Iowa City in 2022 alleging she encountered sexism, racism and homophobia at the Iowa City Fire Department. The lawsuit ended after a 925,000 dollar settlement paid by the City of Iowa City.

Iowa City Fire Department discrimination lawsuit settled for $925,000

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 6, 2024

Iowa City will pay former firefighter Sadie McDowell $925,000 in a settlement after she sued the city in 2022 on reported claims of sexism, racism, and homophobia in the workplace. The Iowa City...

Short’s Burgers and Shine recently remodeled and reopened their location in downtown Iowa City and are serving customers on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

Short’s Burger and Shine ordered to close after lawsuit with MidWestOne Bank

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor February 6, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  Short’s Burger and Shine was ordered to vacate its downtown Iowa City restaurant at 18 S. Clinton St. by Feb. 10 after a judge ruled the business...

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UI Evans Scholarship golf caddy student program growing

Addie Zaputil, News Reporter February 6, 2024

A national program for student golf caddies is growing at the University of Iowa. The Evans Scholarship Foundation supports college students, including 10 UI students, who work as golf caddies...

University of Iowa student Ava Goldsmith does laundry at Hillcrest residence hall in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.

UI Housing and Dining installs new laundry ID readers across dorms

Ella Knickerbocker, News Reporter February 6, 2024

The University of Iowa has forgone its use of the laundry app 4thID to turn back to student ID card swiping in residence halls. The 4thID app was installed and used during the 2022-23 academic school...

Healing Prairie Farm is seen in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2024. Healing Prairie Farm is a youth crisis stabilization center equipped with farm animals, and c24-hour crisis resource staff members.

IC mental health services work to open an animal-based therapy youth crisis center

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor February 6, 2024

Equipped with a llama, two horses, four goats, and more animals, a new youth crisis center will begin accepting residents on March 1 to give youth a safe space in Iowa City. “They’ll come...

Assistant Iowa Athletics IT director charged with enticing a minor

Assistant Iowa Athletics IT director charged with enticing a minor

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 5, 2024

Iowa Athletics Assistant IT Director Mark Sevcik, 64, was charged with sending pornographic photos to a minor and asking her to perform sex acts with him. According to court documents, Sevcik, of Cedar...

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988 line increases helpline usage for local mental health crisis services

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 4, 2024

Local mental health crisis organizations have reported a significant uptick in the use of their services in the year and a half since the National Suicide Prevention Line rebranded to its three-digit...

Attendees dance during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Photos: University of Iowa Dance Marathon 30

DI Visuals Staff February 3, 2024

University of Iowa students and volunteers participated in Dance Marathon 30 on Friday and Saturday. This year's event raised $1,454,929.30, with the highest number of participants since before the...

Final fundraising numbers are raised during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Childrens Hospital.

UI Dance Marathon raises over $1.4 million

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 3, 2024

University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised over $1.4 million to end its 30th anniversary Big Event on Saturday night. The Big Event consists of a 24-hour dance party — starting at 7 p.m. on Friday...