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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

Katie Daugherty, a nurse at the UI Health Care downtown campus, speaks during a rally for healthcare outside of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main campus on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2025. Members of SEIU Minnesota and Iowa, Iowa City for Community Improvement Action fund, and local officials expressed dismay with issues including availability of lawmakers to speak with constituents and healthcare costs.

Health insurance changes lead to rising costs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor December 16, 2025

Cheryl Westrich of Decorah, Iowa, owns and operates a small bakery business after leaving the education field to pursue her dream of being a small business owner. Westrich said the Affordable Care...

Jim Bollard, known under his DJ name, DJ Jimmy Jim, plays music at Brothers Bar and Grill in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. After working at insurance companies like Allied and Nationwide, Jimmy Jim now works as a DJ for various Iowa City bars.

Meet the faces behind Iowa City’s DJ booths

Grace Olson, Managing Multimedia Projects Editor November 18, 2025

 Greeted by flashing purple lights and booming bass, patrons at Brothers Bar & Grill grab a drink and hit the dance floor. And waiting for them behind the booth is one of Iowa City’s less conventional...