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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

The Daily Iowan

The Board of Adjustment listens during the Chi Omega Sorority House hearing at City Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

UI Chi Omega chapter denied renovations to sorority house

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 9, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Chi Omega sorority will not be installing new windows on the main level of its home.  The Iowa City Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to uphold the Historic Preservation...

Michael Barbaro, host of the New York Times’ podcast, The Daily, delivers a presentation in the Main Lounge at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, March 8th.

New York Times ‘The Daily’ host Michael Barbaro talks media transparency in UI visit

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor March 8, 2023

The New York Times created “The Daily” podcast in a time of uncertainty when Americans were reportedly losing trust in the media.    Since its creation in 2017, “The Daily” podcast host...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at the Johnson County Administration Building Oct. 5, 2022.

New apprenticeship program from Johnson County aims to diversify workplace

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 8, 2023

Johnson County is aiming to diversify its workplace through a new apprenticeship program.  The new program that was announced earlier on Wednesday at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors’...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers a speech during the 2023 Condition of the State at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. At the end of Reynolds’ speech, she thanked supporters. “Thank you for the honor to serve as your governor,” Reynolds said. “God bless you, and God bless the great state of Iowa.”

Gov. Reynolds announced school choice researcher will be the next head of Iowa Department of Education

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 8, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds tapped Chad Aldis, a school choice and education reform researcher, to be the next head of Iowa’s Department of Education on Wednesday afternoon. Aldis was the vice president...

The Iowa House convenes during the first day of the 90th Iowa General Assembly at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa Legislature passes bill to restrict gender-affirming health care for minors

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter March 8, 2023

The Iowa House passed a bill, 58-39, restricting access for transgender youth to seek gender-affirming care in the state on Wednesday afternoon. The bill, Senate File 538,  now heads to the governor’s...

A crowd gathers outside of Bo’James Food & Drink in search of Will Ferrell in downtown Iowa City on March 8, 2023.

Will Ferrell films documentary in Iowa City

Kate Perez and Cooper Worth March 8, 2023

Iowa City community members flocked downtown Wednesday afternoon after reports that comedian and actor Will Ferrell was in the area circulated.  Kristin Pedersen, Iowa City Community School District...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Politics Notebook | A long day of debate at the Iowa Capitol

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 7, 2023

Republicans passed several key agenda items Tuesday night including multiple anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and Gov. Kim Reynolds’ state government realignment bill after a heated debate on the Iowa Senate...

Iowa City Councilors listen to speakers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City North Dodge Street development project advances

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 7, 2023

A project to develop land on North Dodge Street and North Scott Boulevard in Iowa City into  commercial and residential units was approved to move forward Tuesday by the Iowa City City Council. The...

New UI training grant focuses on climate change impacts on health

New UI training grant focuses on climate change impacts on health

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter March 7, 2023

University of Iowa researchers are investigating how a person’s lungs react when exposed to climate change. UI researchers recently received a $2.1 million grant from the National Heart, Lung,...

The Ukrainian Conversation Hour, hosted by Oksana Hirchak, holds their weekly meeting in Phillips Hall in Iowa City on Thursday Mar. 2, 2023.

UI students from Ukraine talk about their experiences living in Iowa City as the war exceeds one-year mark.

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 7, 2023

The world has felt the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, which has lasted over a year, and Iowa City is no exception. The war in Ukraine started in February 2022 after Russian president Vladimir...

Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta watches the Iowa football team warmup before a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Hawkeye fans react to calls for athletic director Gary Barta’s termination following racial discrimination settlement

Chloe Peterson and Liam Halawith March 7, 2023

Hawkeye fans have mixed feelings about Iowa athletics director Gary Barta after the University of Iowa requested the state’s taxpayers pay $2 million in the settlement of a racial discrimination...

Van Allen Hall Eastside staircase seen on March 7, 2023.

UI to replace Van Allen Hall stairs

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 7, 2023

Van Allen Hall will soon see significant construction changes in the coming months.  An estimated $475,053 will be spent on the replacement of stairs of select entrances as well as adding a ramp...