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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Stephanie Amundson plays with her son Sebastian Amundson at the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall Playground on April 11. She is a neonatal intensive care unit nurse and mother.

What the expansion of Medicaid means for Iowa mothers

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 15, 2025

When Lily Nichols, a mother of two and neonatal intensive care unit nurse, became pregnant, she felt comfortable going into the birthing process, feeling as if her experience as a nurse helped her...

Smith Likongwe addresses the audience during an International Writer Program panel held in the Iowa City Public Library on Sept. 13. The panel focused on storytelling in the digital age.

UI International Writing Program sees support after funding cut

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter April 15, 2025

For the past month, Christopher Merrill’s inbox has been flooded with messages from alumni, friends, colleagues, and writers, all voicing their support for the University of Iowa’s International...

Assistant Professor of Instruction for International Studies Peter Gerlach poses for a portrait in front of Phillips Hall in Iowa City on April 15, 2025. Tomorrow, the Iowa City Public Library will host a Well Earth Sustainability event to highlight how Iowa businesses impact sustainability and the climate.

Well Earth Sustainability event to shed light on sustainability Iowa

Flynn Milligan, Arts Reporter April 15, 2025

Sustainability is an increasingly discussed subject in communities nationwide, especially in the business world. However, in a small college town like Iowa City, it can often be overlooked as an important...

The International Programs office located in the University Capitol Centre in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. International Programs is opening the University of Iowa Passport Office within the same space.

Four more UI students’ visas revoked

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor April 15, 2025

This is a developing story, check back for updates  Federal officials have revoked the visas of five international students at the University of Iowa, according to the Campaign to Organize Graduate...

Members of the House meet during the first day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

Lawmakers introduce bill intended to reduce repeated mental health related hospitalizations

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter April 14, 2025

Iowa lawmakers are working to require hospitals take better care of discharged mental health patients under a bill being considered in the Iowa legislature. House File 385 would require hospitals...

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

Three individuals arrested in alleged assault of Iowa City man

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor April 14, 2025

Three individuals were arrested by Iowa City Police for an alleged assault of a 63-year-old man early Sunday morning. According to criminal complaints, the three individuals, Braden Jordan, Pierce...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate advances bill requiring state agencies to submit proposals for opioid settlement funds

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 14, 2025

Iowa Senate lawmakers advanced a bill requiring state agencies to submit legislative proposals to Iowa lawmakers annually to pitch their plans for how to use the state’s millions in opioid settlement...

Illustration courtesy of Ryan Heiar, City Administrator.

North Liberty seeks to bolster community with new $100 million Urban Central District

Madison Schuler, News Reporter April 14, 2025

With a population of more than 20,000 residents, the city of North Liberty has continued to boom in recent years. Almost 20 minutes north of Iowa City, the suburb of North Liberty — and a part...

Fraternity & Sorority Life members participate in a tug-of-war competition during Greek Week at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Greek Week is a week of events organized to celebrate the pillars of Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Iowa.

Iowa’s Greek Week reintroduced after almost a decade

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter April 13, 2025

After nearly a decade, Fraternity and Sorority life at the University of Iowa brought back Greek Week. This year from April 7-11, Fraternity and Sorority Life hosted four days of collaborative events...

Attendees gather during Bright Future: Celebration of the Iowa City Public Library at the ICPL on Friday, April 11. The fundraising event featured a silent auction, piano and local band performances, readings, a live raptor, and a session of community singing.

Iowa City Public Library opens after-hours for fundraising event

Isobel Perez, News Reporter April 13, 2025

The Iowa City Public Library Bright Future: Celebrating the Iowa City Public Library fundraising event was hosted Friday by the ICPL Friends Foundation — a foundation that seeks to strengthen and...

Attendees checkin during a North Liberty Campus Community Open House in North Liberty, Iowa on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The hospital was budgeted for $526.6 million and is officially opening April 28. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

UI Health Care hosts open house for new orthopedics hospital

Jack Moore and Anna Mitchell April 13, 2025

Thousands gathered at the University of Iowa Health Care’s new orthopedics hospital in North Liberty. The North Liberty Medical Campus is weeks away from its opening date on April 28. Community members...

Photo Illustration of Flex Meal Swipe

UI plans to remove flex swipes, restructure meal plans this fall

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 13, 2025

Starting next academic year, flex swipes are officially off the menu. For years, University of Iowa students have been able to use their cards at university markets, cafes, and food trucks to pick...