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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

Voters cast their ballots at the Visual Arts Building on Election Day in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

UI students work at the polls for class

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter November 10, 2024

A handful of University of Iowa students were among hundreds of poll workers who helped run dozens of election precincts in Johnson County on Election Day. The students, however, were getting class credit. The...

The weaving table is seen during the Weaving Connections event through the UI Weaving Our Community Network at the Stanley Museum of Art on Nov. 7 in Iowa City. The event consisted of a tour of the art museum, followed by a group weaving activity.

The University of Iowa’s Weaving Our Community Network promotes culture and diversity in Stanley Museum event

Kayla Person, Arts Reporter November 10, 2024

On November 7, the University of Iowa Weaving Our Community Network partnered with the Pentacrest Museums and the Stanley Museum of Art to create an event centered around artistic culture and community...

A family takes photos in front of an Iowa City sign during the Back to Dubuque Street block party in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The block party celebrated the progress of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project and included live music, bingo, drinks, and food.

Iowa City ranked in top 100 U.S. cities to live in

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 10, 2024

With a state-of-the-art health care system, high-quality education for all ages, and easy access to all kinds of amenities, Iowa City is one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. Every year, Livability,...

A Board of Regents member listens to a presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. A proposal was recently approved to restore the historical Art Building on campus for $37 million.

University of Iowa’s Art Building set for $37 million restoration

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 10, 2024

Tall piles of sandbags lined roads and sidewalks in an attempt to block the raging flow of the historic flood that swept through Iowa City in 2008. Sandbags couldn’t prevent the Iowa River from rising...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs into the end zone for an Iowa tocuhdown during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Press Box Banter | Offensive Opportunities

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer November 8, 2024

Iowa’s offense averages twice as many offensive points this season compared to last fall. They are currently ranked fourth in the Big Ten, tied with Penn State. Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s...

Attendees gather for an event put on by Community Coalition of Iowa at Greenhouse Cafe, Iowa City on Nov. 7 2024.

Solidarity circle gathers in Iowa City to brace for Trump presidency

Emma Jane, News Reporter November 7, 2024

On Thursday evening, Iowa City community members gathered for a solidarity circle in response to Donald Trump's recent presidential election victory. The event, which drew a crowd of about 30, was...

Qihang Lin poses for a portrait at his office in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Lin is working to develop algorithms to reduce bias in certain artificial intelligence models.

Iowa researchers work to identify bias in AI models

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence, or AI, can set sentences for criminal offenders. It can decide whether or not you can buy a car. It also can also advertise to you, a customer. By “can,” it is not meant...

The Iowa Board of Regents talk about future building plans during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Sept. 18.

Iowa Board of Regents position for more changes to DEI programming

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor November 7, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents, which governs each of the state’s three public universities, is identifying new ways to assure compliance with state laws that restrict programs focused on diversity, equity,...

(Left) Democratic candidate for U.S. House Christina Bohannan speaks at a rally hosted by University Democrats at Iowa at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. (Right), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks at a University of Iowa College Republicans’ hosted event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s North Room on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Miller-Meeks discussed abortion rights, college affordability, and energy production.

Iowa’s 1st Congressional District not yet called, but Miller-Meeks confident in victory

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter November 6, 2024

With all 20 counties in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District reporting, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, currently leads her opponent, Iowa City Democrat Christina Bohannan, by about 800 votes. The...

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

Statehouse Democrats lose seats, GOP expands trifecta

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor November 6, 2024

Iowa statehouse Republicans have expanded an already iron-clad grip on a Republican trifecta after they gained three House seats and one Senate seat — though many races are tight, and a recount will...

The College of Pharmacy is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 29 2024. Jill Kolesar was awarded a cancer research grant from the White House.

College of Pharmacy dean receives national funding for ovarian cancer research

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 6, 2024

The University of Iowa has been selected among 22 other research teams to participate in the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health’s Sprint for Women’s Health, a program headed by President...

A Board of Regents staff member reacts to a presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI seeks approval to purchase Old Capitol Mall

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 6, 2024

The University of Iowa requested approval from the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday to purchase the remaining 45 percent of the Old Capitol Mall. The UI currently owns about 55 percent of the mall...