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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 exhibit Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories, is seen at the Old Capitol Museum on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The exhibit is a part of a national nonprofit, The INTO LIGHT Project, and seeks to humanize the victims of overdose with sketched portraits, biographies, and pins. The exhibit will be open until December.

Iowa to receive $37.8 million in new opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 19, 2025

Local governments and the State of Iowa are expected to receive $37.8 million from a multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family,...

Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, takes the floor during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Grassley was sworn in to be the 26th speaker of the house.

Iowa House Republicans clear hurdle to call for special session to override governor’s veto on eminent domain bill

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 17, 2025

Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley announced Tuesday that House Republican leadership had cleared a large hurdle in their effort to overturn Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ June 11 veto on an eminent domain...

Event goers wait for a fashion show to start during ‘Downtown at Sundown’ for a Juneteenth celebration in Iowa City on Friday, June 17, 2022. Iowa City community members celebrated with music, games, vendors, and a fashion show.

Black Voices Project to host annual Juneteenth celebration

Bri Brands, News Reporter June 17, 2025

Exactly 160 years after the last of the slaves was freed, Black Voices Project, an Iowa City based nonprofit, is commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.  with the annual Juneteenth celebrations. On...

Christina Bohannan addresses the crowd at her election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The race had yet to be called, but Bohannan eventually lost by only 799 votes after a recount.

Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan announces third challenge of Miller-Meeks

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 17, 2025

Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan announced Thursday that she will challenge U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, in 2026 for the third time setting up a highly competitive race in Iowa’s...

Iowa Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz listens during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Goetz was named Director of Athletics Chair at the UI on Jan. 18 after serving as interim director for five months.

Iowa Athletics Department to begin participation in NCAA House settlement

Jack Birmingham and Jackson Miller June 17, 2025

The Iowa Athletics Department has confirmed the beginning of participation in the NCAA House settlement, which will see allocation of funds to directly benefit Hawkeye student-athletes. Following...

Boyd Law Building is seen on the University of Iowa campus on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

UI College of Law officially names Todd Pettys, long-time faculty member, as dean

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter June 17, 2025

The University of Iowa announced earlier this month that it would name long-term faculty member Todd Pettys as dean for a limited term of two years until they find a replacement after a national search...

An audience member holds a sign at an Iowa Board of Regents meeting during public comment on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Regents alter proposal banning required classes that teach DEI, CRT following backlash

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

The Iowa Board of Regents committed to altering a proposal Wednesday that would prohibit Iowa’s three public universities from requiring students to take a class that contains “substantial” content...

A blue tarp is seen on the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 21, 2023.

UI to renovate, expand Advanced Technologies Laboratory, Cambus maintenance facility

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

The Iowa Board of Regents is set to approve a number of renovations and additions to University of Iowa facilities on Thursday including the Iowa Advanced Technologies Laboratory, the Cambus maintenance...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UIHC to have “honest conversation about the feasibility” of new inpatient tower with looming federal funding cuts

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

University of Iowa Healthcare executives will have to have an “honest conversation about the feasibility” of a new inpatient tower that is expected to cost $1.5 billion for its construction, UI...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Case of measles confirmed in Johnson County, third case in Iowa

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

An unvaccinated Johnson County child has been confirmed to have contracted measles, a highly contagious virus, after travelling internationally, state and local public health officials confirmed on...

Beth Goetz introduces new Iowa Women's Basketball Head Coach Jan Jensen during an introductory press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Iowa athletics creates new “Flight Funds” in wake of House settlement

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 10, 2025

University of Iowa Director of Athletics Beth Goetz announced the creation of a new “Flight Funds” program Tuesday that will allow Hawkeye fans to donate to the student athlete revenue sharing...

A North Liberty volunteer checks vegetables before the opening of the former North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5. The pantry has recently seen a rise in the number of people they serve.

Iowa approved for waiver limiting choices on food assistance

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 22, 2025

Iowans using food assistance will no longer be able to buy soda or candy using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars after President Donald Trump’s administration granted Iowa’s request...