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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 forward Hannah Stuelke poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Hannah Stuelke joins NIL campaign to combat online negativity

Grace Olson, News Editor March 11, 2025

Almost always seen on the court with a bright smile across her face, Iowa women’s basketball player Hannah Stuelke has earned herself the fan-created mantra: Happy Like Hannah. However, the positivity...

Demonstrators from the Erase Hate Not Our Communities Protest gather on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on March 1. The demonstration was held in response to the University of Iowa’s plan to discontinue identity-based Living Learning Communities on campus.

Students disheartened by UI decision to eliminate identity-based LLCs

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 11, 2025

The morning of Feb. 18 began like any other: students waking up and getting ready for classes. But for Olivia Oriho, alongside other students and resident assistants living in the University of Iowa’s...

Organizer of Bitchin’ Events Tiara Phillips speaks with Hannah Thomas during book club at The Green House in Iowa City on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Phillips began Bitchin’ Events out of an interest to bring together local residents of Iowa City.

Local woman pursues event planning to strengthen community ties

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter March 11, 2025

Iowa City’s downtown district is home to many businesses and places to gather for college students and locals alike. Bitchin’ Events, a small business launched earlier this year, is bringing a...

Selections from the Banned Book display are seen at Prairie Lights in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. Many students around Iowa City have expressed concern about the uptick in book bans across the state.

UI students and literary community stand up against recent book bans

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter March 11, 2025

In recent years, the debate over book bans has intensified, sparking discussions about censorship, education, and the power of literature. Across the U.S. and beyond, schools and libraries have faced...

Joann Fabrics is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The store is offering a closing sale following the company’s filing of bankruptcy.

Iowa City Marketplace faces another business closure with the closing of Joann Fabric

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 11, 2025

Large red signs outside Joann Fabric and Crafts in Iowa City loom over its windows, advertising 20 to 40 percent sales across all items in the store — something any crafter in Iowa would typically...

A sign welcomes individuals outside of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County on Feb. 25, 2025.

Johnson County’s rehabilitation programs continue to make a difference

Madison Schuler, News Reporter March 11, 2025

Leaky faucets, broken air conditioners, drafty windows — one constant about owning a home is that eventually, something’s going to break. Many homeowners throughout the U.S. find themselves in...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Boyfriend of Victoria Skarda charged with first-degree murder in her January death

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 11, 2025

Joshua Perry, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder in the January death of Victoria Skarda, 33. Skarda and Perry shared a child and lived together in the home where Skarda was found dead on...

The Daily Iowan’s 2025-26 executive editor, Roxy Ekberg, poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City on Monday, March 10, 2025. Ekberg is a second-year at the University of Iowa. In the Honors Program, she is double majoring in journalism and political science. Prior to her role as Politics Editor, she worked as a news reporter at The Daily Iowan and worked at her local newspaper, The Wakefield Republican.

Roxy Ekberg named The Daily Iowan’s 2025-26 executive editor

Sam Peterson, News Reporter March 10, 2025

Anticipation was running high in The Daily Iowan newsroom Monday night as the name of the individual who will hold the title of executive editor for the 2025-26 academic year was announced, marking...

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

IMU modernization project delayed as students weigh in on impact

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter March 10, 2025

This year marks the 100th year since the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union was constructed. In 2008, the building temporarily closed for flood mitigation and hasn’t undergone a major construction...

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Coralville nonprofit No Foot Too Small unveils podcast to build community

Madison Schuler, News Reporter March 10, 2025

Since its founding in 2013, the local nonprofit No Foot Too Small has created many resources for those experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. According to March of Dimes, stillbirth affects 1 in...

The government of the Chronic Health Alliance club poses for a portrait during a bracelet making meeting in the Student Disability Services lounge in the University Capitol Centre on March 7, 2025. Left to right: Kathleen Belz, Sarah Winternitz, Shay Petter.

UI club advocates for students with chronic illnesses

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter March 9, 2025

The Hawkeye Chronic Health Alliance organization at the University of Iowa is a resource for students to have a safe space and gain support if they have or know someone with a chronic illness or to...

IdeaStorm first place winner Linnea Rietz, second place winner Megan Mindy, and third place winner Charli Brady pose for a portrait at Tippie College of Business on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Rietz, Mindy, and Brady won for presenting innovative ideas at the Feb. 26 competition.

UI Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosts annual business pitch competition

Sam Peterson, News Reporter March 9, 2025

Aspiring business owners flocked to the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union's Black Box Theatre for the much-anticipated IdeaStorm, a pitch competition featuring creative concepts from UI students...