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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

City of Iowa City steps in

City of Iowa City steps in

February 26, 2023

By September 2021, with the park only continuing to deteriorate, City of Iowa City staff recommended that Forest View relocation be taken into consideration as a priority target for use of the city’s...

Past Forest View plans fail

Past Forest View plans fail

February 26, 2023

When the city signed the 2019 zoning agreement, residents were given hope. The condition of the park had begun to slowly deteriorate since discussions of the park’s redevelopment began in 2016, and...

Problems after the park

Problems after the park

February 26, 2023

The City of Iowa City kept track of where residents relocated to after they left Forest View, but only on a very basic level, Cassandra Gripp, City of Iowa City grant specialist, told the DI in December...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

Professors discuss Russia-Ukraine war after year of conflict in UI panel

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 25, 2023

A group of professors from universities around the Midwest discussed at the University of Iowa Friday the implications of the first year of the Russia-Ukraine war. In the Iowa Memorial Union, five...

3 Best Sites to Buy Telegram Members (Real and Active)

3 Best Sites to Buy Telegram Members (Real and Active)

Promoted Post February 24, 2023

Buying channel or group members on Telegram can make it quick and easy to gain a competitive edge. On the downside, finding a reliable service, you can count on to supply you with real Telegram members...

Mayflower Residence Hall is shown in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

State Board of Regents approve request to move forward in planning the sale and construction of new dorm to replace Mayflower Residence Hall

Kate Perez, News Editor February 22, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The University of Iowa can sell Mayflower Residence Hall and construct a new residence hall on the east side of campus after receiving approval...

Go out

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor February 21, 2023

It is everyone’s least favorite time of year. Cars are trapped under thick piles of snow. My socks are wet. Icicles line the tree branches. Birds never chirp. Dirt and slush accumulate in the foyer. Morning...

Stay In

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Columnist February 21, 2023

What is the best thing about spring break? You get a week off class. And what better way is there to spend that week off than to stay at home and relax? Nothing, really. Think about it. Depending...

No. 7 seed

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 21, 2023

Before Sunday night’s disheartening loss at Northwestern, I would have argued that the Hawkeyes had a chance to claim a No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament if they win out to close the regular season...

No. 5 seed

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2023

After watching the abomination that occurred in Evanston on Sunday evening, you might think I’m crazy for thinking that Iowa could earn a No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament. And I’ll concede; if Iowa...

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

UI to request new land purchase to expand UIHC parking

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 20, 2023

The University of Iowa is planning to expand the UI Hospitals and Clinics surface parking lot to the east. At the state Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, the UI will request to purchase property...

Guest Opinion | Mass shootings have become an American custom

Guest Opinion | Mass shootings have become an American custom

Meg Doster, Amplify Editor February 15, 2023

I’ve seen so many shootings on the news, but this is the first time it’s been somewhere I grew up. When it came to Okemos High School alums, we went to two places: University of Michigan, and...