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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 Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch Iowa is seen on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2025. The museum will be renovated and officials plan to open it again in summer 2026.

Hoover Library secures $400,000 grant for renovation

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter April 2, 2025

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved a $400,000 grant for the Herbert Hoover Presidential Foundation on March 21, funding that is set to help improve a local library and museum. The...

A battery collection bucket is seen at the cashier counter inside of City Hall in Iowa City on Monday, March 31, 2025. The availability to drop off old batteries has been in place at City Hall for several years but not heavily advertised.

Battery drop-off sites across Johnson County combat recent fires

Madison Schuler, News Reporter April 2, 2025

When it comes to switching out batteries for electronics or tools, many individuals simply toss the old ones out into the trash. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds that everyday batteries...

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena.

Iowa men’s basketball secures commitment from Drake transfer Cam Manyawu

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 2, 2025

Iowa men’s basketball secured its second commitment of the day in former Drake center Cam Manyawu, he announced on social media. With his commitment, head coach Ben McCollum has now brought three players...

Senators gather for an Undergraduate Student Government meeting in the Richey Ballroom located in the IMU on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

USG holds last meeting of the school year, passes three bills

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter April 1, 2025

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government held its last official meeting of the 2024-25 school year Tuesday. Members of the group met in the UI Iowa Memorial Union to discuss three...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City as seen on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Iowa City parent’s lawsuit dropped after Iowa Attorney General files to intervene

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 1, 2025

Lawyers for a transgender Iowa City parent dismissed a lawsuit against the Iowa City Community School District on Tuesday, just one day after Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed a motion to intervene...

Iowa City Council member Oliver Weilein works on a computer before a city council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Weilein was elected in the District C special election on March 4.

Oliver Weilein serves in first city council meeting following election win

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter April 1, 2025

Nearly a month after his election on March 4, the newest Iowa City District C City Council member, Oliver Weilein, attended his first city council meeting on Tuesday. City councilors Josh Moe, Laura...

Mar 2, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Rachel Zegler at the 97th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Review | ‘Snow White’ and Disney’s ‘Princess Problems’

Kyrsten White, Arts Reporter April 1, 2025

Almost everyone who has seen the Disney princess movies has also picked their favorite princess from among the group. But how often is Snow White taking up that number one spot? “Snow White and...

Volunteer Keith Wilson helps Chloe Palmer unclamp her back wheel at the Iowa City Bike Library south of downtown on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

The organizations turning Iowa City into a safer, more accessible destination for bicyclists

Charlie Hickman, Arts Editor April 1, 2025

As winter rolls into spring, so do the spokes on bicycle wheels around Iowa City. Cyclists have been out in larger and larger numbers as the weather improves, but with increased numbers of bikes on...

Commentators John Evans and John Leo observe a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Northern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 14-6.

Meet the radio voices of Iowa baseball

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2025

Entering their third season of work, radio broadcasters John Evans and John Leo have become the well-known radio voices behind the Iowa baseball program. Their charismatic banter and detailed descriptions...

President Donald Trump, Senator Dave McCormick, and Elon Musk are seen during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

Federal layoffs cause chaos and confusion among Iowans

Bri Brands, Politics Reporter April 1, 2025

Less than a month after packing up his belongings and relocating to from Texas to Des Moines for work, Ali Syed was terminated from his position as a collection representative at the Internal Revenue...

Maanya Pandey poses for a portrait with a donation pack of period products at the Women’s Resource and Action Center on March 24. Pandey is the founder of the nonprofit organization Love For Red, which seeks to end period poverty by donating needed products to schools across Iowa.

UI student Maanya Pandey works to eliminate period poverty across Iowa

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter April 1, 2025

Maanya Pandey grew up hearing her mother’s stories of growing up in India, where menstruation products were not widely available and periods were heavily stigmatized. She described how women used...

Attendees listen during the Transgender Day Rally at College Green Park in Iowa City on Monday, March 31, 2025. The rally concluded the Corridor Community Action Network’s five days of Trans Day of Visibility activities.

Community members rally for Transgender Day of Visibility

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter March 31, 2025

Activists and Iowa City residents gathered at College Green Park to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility Monday evening. There was singing and dancing, along with poem readings and speeches. Mandi...