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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 Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

DVIP planning to construct rental units in JoCo for domestic violence survivors

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 29, 2024

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, DVIP, is working to construct six rental housing units to allow victims of domestic violence to escape abusive situations and regain independence. DVIP is...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo works to strengthen local tourism, partner with travel industry program

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 29, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors agreed to become a member of Iowa Travel Industry Partners on Feb. 7 in hopes of strengthening local tourism. Officially starting July 2024, Johnson County will...

The office building for the International Refugee Committee is seen on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/ The Daily Iowan).

International Rescue Committee opens Iowa City office

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 29, 2024

The International Rescue Committee, a global organization that rehomes refugees, is helping settle around 100 refugees in Iowa City over the next couple of months after opening an Iowa City office late...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI to add bachelor’s degree of administration in entrepreneurship

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 28, 2024

The University of Iowa will offer two new programs for students in August.   The Iowa Board of Regents approved the UI’s request to create a bachelor’s degree of administration in entrepreneurship...

Daydrink barista Kendin Scheitlin serves a vanilla latte at their location in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on April 24, 2023. Schetlin, a sophomore at the University of Iowa, has worked at Daydrink for over a year.

Daydrink Coffee to close downtown location

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 28, 2024

Daydrink Coffee is closing the doors of its downtown location at 125 S. Dubuque St. on March 3.     View this post on Instagram   A...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

Iowa Board of Regents recommends approval to close UI learning centers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 28, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents recommended approval on Wednesday for the closure of three University of Iowa learning centers across the state.  The UI was requesting the closure of the Scott Community...

Iowa Board of Regents President of Pro Tem Sherry Bates listens to a speaker during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Sherry Bates elected as new Iowa Board of Regents president

Shreya Reddy and Alejandro Rojas February 28, 2024

Sherry Bates was unanimously elected president of the Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday, becoming the first woman to be elected to the position in roughly 40 years. The board also elected regent Greta...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

Activist Ragen Chastain talks weight science, body appreciation at IMU lecture

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 28, 2024

Ragen Chastain — activist, author, athlete, researcher, speaker, and Guinness World Records award winner for being the heaviest woman to complete a marathon — spoke during a University Lecture...

Spectators converse during an Iowa City Community School District school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Parents, students against potential closure of Iowa City schools’ Hills Elementary

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 28, 2024

After receiving a message about the potential closure of Hills Elementary School from the school’s principal Reagan Boeset on Monday, students, teachers, parents, and residents flocked to the Iowa...

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UI searches for new vice president for research

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor February 27, 2024

University of Iowa Vice President for Research J. Marty Scholtz will step down from his position, ending a five-year term, the UI released Thursday. Scholtz has served in his position since 2019. While...

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government attend a meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

UI rideshare program giving students $5 for Uber to start on March 18

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 27, 2024

The Undergraduate Student Government’s rideshare program will give students a $5 Uber voucher starting March 18. In an email to The Daily Iowan, director of communications Matt McDonnell wrote the...

Members of the Johnson County Democratic Party’s Central Committee meet at Carpenters Local in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 1, 2024. The committee was voting on whether to censure the Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith.

Local officials reflect on aftermath of failed censure of Johnson County attorney

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 27, 2024

Although several Johnson County public officials were split over Supervisor Vice Chair Jon Green’s proposed censure of the county attorney, the officials do not see this issue as a roadblock to...