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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 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. The session will end on April 28.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate Republicans advance bill to allow state departments to hire private auditors

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 14, 2024

Iowa Senate Republican lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday allowing state agencies to hire private auditors to complete statutorily required audits to combat a shortage of Certified Public Accountants,...

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.

Iowa lawmakers advance Governor’s cuts to boards and commissions, mergers

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 14, 2024

Iowa lawmakers advanced two separate, but similar proposals Wednesday to overhaul several state boards and commissions. Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds initially proposed the overhaul as part of...

Giddy Up, a country-themed bar on Clinton St., prepares to open this month in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7th. The new establishment takes the place of where the sports bar Pints used to be.

Iowa City says ‘howdy’ to new country-themed bar

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 14, 2024

A wooden bull stationed on one side and a line dancing stage on the other, Iowa City’s newest country-themed bar, Giddy Up, opened on Feb. 9, bringing a fully immersive country experience for bargoers. Giddy...

Ann Campbell poses for a portrait in her office at the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2024.

UI Tippie researchers find package deliveries can be made more efficient by walking

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 14, 2024

Researchers at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business are the first in the nation to assess the efficiency of driving on package delivery routes. The research found that if drivers take less...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Where to watch Iowa’s Caitlin Clark break NCAA women’s all-time scoring record

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

Following a disappointing 82-79 loss against Nebraska, the Iowa women’s basketball team looks to return to its winning ways in the friendly confines of Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a matchup against Michigan....

An out of service sign is seen on the door of the third-floor men's bathroom in the Tippie College of Business building in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Water line breaks in south wing of UI Tippie College of Business building, causes extensive damage

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 14, 2024

Some University of Iowa business students’ classes were moved online Tuesday and Wednesday after a water line broke in the Tippie College of Business Pappajohn Business Building Monday night. The water...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin answer questions from the media after a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Clark ended the game eight points shy of breaking the women's NCAA record for most points scored in a collegiate career. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes drop to No. 4, anticipate Clark’s scoring record and Michigan on Thursday

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team can get the motor going again for a push into the postseason with a return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Michigan on Thursday. The Hawkeyes, now 22-3, are...

Senior Special Assistant to the Head Coach Jon Budmayr talks to media during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

Iowa football elevates Jon Budmayr to wide receivers coach

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 14, 2024

Iowa football has elevated Jon Budmayr to wide receivers coach, it was announced Wednesday. “Jon is an excellent coach and a perfect fit for this position,” head coach Kirk Ferentz said in a...

Er-wei Bai and Tyler Bell, professors of The College of Engineering at University of Iowa, demonstrate DINA, an artificial intelligence advisor, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. DINA is a departmental intelligent neutral advisor created to guide electrical and computer engineering students in information related to undergraduate programs offered at the university.

UI College of Engineering develops AI chatbot to answer advising questions

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 14, 2024

Professors at the University of Iowa College of Engineering are embracing the use of artificial intelligence technology through the creation of a chatbot that can academically advise engineering students. Assistant...

A person exits the State Law Library during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 64 seats in the house and the Democrats have 36.

Iowa lawmakers advance governor’s K-12 teacher reading literacy bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 13, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds's proposal to revamp the state’s reading education program was advanced out of an Iowa Senate Education Committee panel on the bill Tuesday, 2-1, with Iowa Sen. Herman Quirmbach,...

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Politics Notebook | Iowa House Lawmakers advance bill to allow felons to run for president

Liam Halawith, Alejandro Rojas, and Roxy Ekberg February 13, 2024

Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow felons to run for federal office to prevent former President Donald Trump, who faces 91 felony counts in four separate criminal indictments,...

Mandi Remington prepares breakfast with her daughter Arya Nichols on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds rejects summer food program as local resources strain

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg February 13, 2024

While fresh fruit might be a household staple for many, it’s sometimes out of Mandi Remington’s budget. The single mom of three and current candidate for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors...