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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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Regan Smock, president of Undergraduate Student Government, addresses Senators during the Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Sept. 7 2021.

USG allocates thousands to Student Video Productions for outdated equipment

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter November 9, 2021

More than $25,000 was allocated by the University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government to Student Video Productions for upgrading equipment and facilities repairs. The funding totals $26,881.46...

Solar panels are seen on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Johnson County property owners switch to solar

Cooper Worth, News Reporter November 9, 2021

Homeowners in Eastern Iowa installed dozens of solar arrays on their homes this year, with the help of an area solar organization. The Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties group partnered with 28 homeowners...

UI students voice concerns to Iowa City Council candidates

UI students voice concerns to Iowa City Council candidates

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 26, 2021

University of Iowa students met to ask questions about affordable housing, policing, reformative justice, and more to all four Iowa City City Council candidates on Tuesday afternoon. UI Undergraduate...

Regan Smock, president of Undergraduate Student Government, addresses Senators during the Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Sept. 7 2021.

USG votes to consider constitutional amendment on succession plan

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 26, 2021

In the wake of the resignation of the former University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government vice president, USG is working on a line of succession plan to prevent confusion in future resignations. USG...

Regan Smock, president of Undergraduate Student Government, addresses Senators during the Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Sept. 7 2021.

USG appoints Omar Mustafa interim Speaker Pro Tempore

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 12, 2021

Omar Mustafa was appointed interim Speaker Pro Tempore of the Undergraduate Student Government during Tuesday night’s meeting. Mustafa’s appointment comes after the previous speaker pro tempore,...

At the undergraduate student government meeting student senators listen to the speakers Stratis Giannakouros who spoke on sustainability at the university and Martha Pierce who advocated for violence prevention on Tuesday October, 5th.

USG plans one-time projects to reduce budget surplus

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 6, 2021

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government has a surplus of money to allocate to projects and student organizations after not distributing much of the funds presented to them since the...

At the undergraduate student government meeting student senators listen to the speakers Stratis Giannakouros who spoke on sustainability at the university and Martha Pierce who advocated for violence prevention on Tuesday October, 5th.

Jack Lauer appointed as student government interim vice president

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 5, 2021

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government appointed USG Speaker of the Senate Jack Lauer to the Vice President position in an interim role on Tuesday evening.  The position shift...

Undergraduate Student Government President Regan Smock addresses those present during a joint meeting between the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The meeting passed legislature on both the instating of Juneteenth as a University Holiday and the creation of a vaccination requirement in University of Iowa Buildings.

USG, GPSG pass regarding vaccine requirements, Juneteenth resolutions

Anthony Neri and Ryan Hansen September 28, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government passed resolutions regarding Juneteenth and vaccination requirements in a joint session...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses those present during a joint meeting between the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The meeting passed legislature on both the instating of Juneteenth as a University Holiday and the creation of a vaccination requirement in University of Iowa Buildings. (Cecilia Shearon/The Daily Iowan)

UI President Barbara Wilson outlines goals during USG, GPSG joint session

Ryan Hansen and Anthony Neri September 28, 2021

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson outlined goals for her presidency during an address at a joint session of the Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate Professional Student Government...

USG Vice President resigns, leaving uncertainty

USG Vice President resigns, leaving uncertainty

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 21, 2021

Undergraduate Student Government Vice President José Muñiz Jr. has resigned. USG President Regan Smock announced Muñiz Jr.’s decision during Tuesday night’s meeting. Smock said USG will review...

Undergraduate Student Government President Regan Smock speaks to the state Board of Regents on June 24.

USG program incentivizes vaccination with raffle prizes

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 14, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government is attempting to incentivize vaccination against COVID-19 through six weeks of raffles for all vaccinated students. The program is open...

Undergraduate Student Government President Regan Smock speaks to the state Board of Regents on June 24.

Student governments ask regents to approve Juneteenth as official holiday

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 13, 2021

The student governments of Iowa’s three public universities are requesting that the state Board of Regents recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday on their campuses.  Student representatives...