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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Grace Olson

Grace Olson, Managing Multimedia Projects Editor

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Grace Olson is a third-year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication and English literature. This is her third year working for The Daily Iowan where she currently serves as Managing Multimedia Projects Editor, focusing on multi-platform enterprise stories.

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County supervisor Rod Sullivan discusses with members of Field to Family during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on April 9, 2025. The meeting also included the Johnson County Historical Society Service Agreement update.

Latest JoCo Conservation Bond projects underway

Grace Olson, Managing Multimedia Projects Editor
October 19, 2025

Review | Beatlemania prevails: Paul McCartney’s reach extends to Gen Z

Grace Olson, Managing Multimedia Projects Editor
October 15, 2025
Pastor Dave Peterson (left) and Worship Leader Kurt Bechert (right) sing in worship at Batavia United Methodist Church during a service in Batavia, Iowa on Sept. 20, 2025. The 8:00 a.m. service, led by Peterson from Sigourney, Iowa, joins in fellowship before heading to Eldon, Iowa, to preach at 9:30 a.m.

Rural churches navigate declining attendance and clergy shortages

Grace Olson, Managing Multimedia Projects Editor
September 23, 2025
Photo illustration of two dolls laying beside one another on a heart-shaped pillow.

Gen Z women say ‘I Don’t’

Grace Olson, News Editor
April 29, 2025
Photo illustration of a doll playing video games on a couch with alcoholic beverages.

Masculinity and loneliness in politics at the UI

Kate Perez and Grace Olson
April 29, 2025
Iowa second-year Julia Moody poses for a portrait on March 25, 2025. Moody got an IUD after Iowa’s abortion ban on July 29 and stocked up on Plan B following Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

Iowans navigate access to reproductive care under abortion ban, second Trump term

Roxy Ekberg and Grace Olson
April 8, 2025
Stickers are seen outside the Iowa Memorial Union’s Black Box theatre during a Young American’s for Freedom sponsored event on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Students express disdain over YAF mass email

Grace Olson, News Editor
April 3, 2025
The Iowa City Skyline is seen downtown on March 29, 2025. The City of Iowa City was founded in 1839.

Landlords and leases: Inside Iowa City’s renter landscape

Roxy Ekberg and Grace Olson
April 1, 2025
The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

COGS reports UI departments revising graduate student admissions

Grace Olson, News Editor
March 13, 2025
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Hannah Stuelke joins NIL campaign to combat online negativity

Grace Olson, News Editor
March 11, 2025
University of Iowa business major Charlie DeGroot styles a customer’s nails inside of Rienow residence hall on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Degroot along with many other Iowa students do others nails out of dormitories.

Nailed it: UI students find success doing nails on campus

Grace Olson, News Editor
February 18, 2025
Hills Elementary is seen being torn down by a demolition crew in Hills, Iowa, on Jan. 15. The demolition began on Jan. 13, and was slated to last the duration of the week.

Iowa City school district demolishes the former Hills Elementary building

Grace Olson, News Editor
January 21, 2025
Attendees break into discussion groups during the Pecha Kucha workshop at the University Capital Centre in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 7th, 2024. The Obermann Working Group hosted the University of Iowa’s first Mental Health and Well-Being Pecha Kucha. The workshop highlighted on-campus mental health and well-being innovators and was free to the public.

UI departments share mental health programming with faculty and students

Grace Olson, News Editor
November 7, 2024
University of Iowa Students vote at Catlett Residence Hall in Iowa City during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Iowa polls were open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Democrat incumbents win out in JoCo Iowa House and Senate races

Grace Olson, News Editor
November 6, 2024
Iowa Republican candidate for the U.S. House, Zach Nunn, speaks after winning election during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Nunn defeated Cindy Axne.

Zach Nunn retains 3rd Congressional District seat according to unofficial results

Grace Olson, News Editor
November 5, 2024
Illustration by Amy Scott

Johnson County law enforcement report no rape kit backlog in Iowa

Grace Olson, News Editor
October 29, 2024
Fairgoers pass by the butter cow at the Iowa State Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Aug. 13. The butter cow is set to be displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of American Art in August of 2025.

You butter believe it: Iowa State Fair to be featured in the Smithsonian Museum

Grace Olson, News Editor
October 22, 2024
Two attendees tango during a social dance class at the Iowa City Senior Center on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The tango class was led by Irina Latkova from the Madison Tango Society and Abolins.

Iowa City has what it takes to tango

Grace Olson, News Editor
October 20, 2024
The Information Technology Services are seen in the Old Capital Mall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The campus wifi has been experiencing issues throughout the fall semester.

UI ITS outage caused by automated system update

Grace Olson, News Editor
October 17, 2024
Board of Regents members listen to a free speech training update during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Lois Geist recommended as interim UI VP for Research

Grace Olson, News Editor
September 18, 2024
A Regina Catholic Education Center class meets in a small group with their teacher on Sept. 3. Education Savings Accounts, or ESAs, have led to an increase in families enrolled in private schools.

A race to the top: public and private schools battle for enrollment

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor
September 10, 2024
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

New UI research hub opens in Cedar Rapids to reach more diverse population

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor
August 28, 2024
Photo illustration

UI navigates MyUI and ICON issues on first day of classes

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor
August 26, 2024
Abi Scheppmann makes a drink at Starbucks in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

Downtown Iowa City Starbucks to close until October

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor
August 24, 2024
MaryClare Greer is seen in a Daum study lounge in Iowa City, Iowa, on Friday April 12, 2024. Greer is a resident assistant for the UI REACH program.

UI grad works to help those with disabilities, learns more in return

Grace Olson, News Reporter
May 7, 2024
12-year-old Mira Gibbons completes a puzzle during a test preparation session with Founder and Director of test preparation organization FinnPrep, Kelly Finn, at the Armstrong Center in downtown Cedar Rapids on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Iowa ACT scores have dropped to the lowest level in about a decade.

Iowa Board of Regents unlikely to abandon test-optional admissions

Grace Olson, News Reporter
May 1, 2024
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 chatbot streamlining student services

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 25, 2024
Iowa City Community School District Board member Lisa Williams, President Ruthina Malone, and Vice-President J.P. Claussen hold a meeting at the Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools lose $1.3 million due to private school vouchers

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 25, 2024
Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Hills Elementary students to move to Alexander Elementary School after closure

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 23, 2024
Photo Illustration by DI Visuals Staff

From hoops to hashtags: Caitlin Clark fan edits light up TikTok

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 23, 2024
Jars of laundry detergent pods await customers in the refill bar at Rooftop Fruit in Indianapolis Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. The refill bar reduces waste by encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable containers for the bulk bath and cleaning products.

UI student company aims to bring soap refill stations to campus

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 22, 2024
The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The site will now be an annual field trip stop for ICCSD sixth graders.

Iowa City schools partner with Historic Poor Farm to teach students about agriculture

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 18, 2024
USG members watch a presentation during an Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The meeting was the first since the election of the Addison Eckard and Brenda Ramirez as president and vice president.

USG elects 2024-25 executive cabinet and speaker of the senate

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 16, 2024
The Boyd Law Building is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

UI law school ranks in top 50 for graduate career placement

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 14, 2024
Marijuana is grown at the University of Mississippi's Coy Waller Laboratory for research in Oxford, Miss., seen on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. UM expects to have classes open for a two-year masters program in medical cannabis and dietary supplements in Fall 2024.

UI study finds cannabis use among older adults is growing

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 14, 2024
Mazahir Salih smiles at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes.

Iowa City City Council pursues international sister city

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 7, 2024
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main building is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

UI researchers receive patent for new diabetes treatment

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 7, 2024
The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Tuesday, April 3, 2024.

UI Tippie College of Business to offer new entrepreneurship major this fall

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 4, 2024
The Senior Center’s singing group sings during a Lyrics Alive event at the Iowa City Senior Center on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Growing Iowa senior population places weight on younger generations

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 2, 2024
The University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy building is seen on Monday, April 1, 2024.

UI, Modern Piping legal dispute awaits Iowa Supreme Court ruling

Grace Olson, News Reporter
April 1, 2024
The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic building is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

UI College of Dentistry assistant professor accused of dishonest, abusive behavior

Grace Olson, News Reporter
March 27, 2024
Spectators converse during an Iowa City Community School District school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Iowa City school board votes to close Hills Elementary to save $1.6 million

Grace Olson, News Reporter
March 26, 2024
Spectators converse during an Iowa City Community School District school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Iowa City school board to vote on Hills Elementary closure at Tuesday meeting

Grace Olson, News Reporter
March 25, 2024
Ralston Creek is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Data from 2021-2022, listed the creek as an impaired waterbody that needs a total daily maximum load (TDML), under State Section 303(d). TDML is the calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant allowed to enter a waterbody so that the waterbody will meet water quality standards.

Latest DNR report shows half of Iowa’s water bodies are impaired

Grace Olson, News Reporter
March 24, 2024
Carter Fitzgerald, a winner of the Spring IdeaStorm competition, poses for a portrait in front of the laundry that he seeks to make more efficient, on Monday, March 13, 2024. Fitzgerald is a first-year Finance student at the University of Iowa, and won $500 in February for his proposal to use laundry data to create a laundry tracking app.

UI students win money in IdeaStorm contest

Grace Olson, News Reporter
March 7, 2024
The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Iowa City schools to expand preschool to all elementaries for 2024-25 school year

Grace Olson, News Reporter
March 4, 2024
Spectators converse during an Iowa City Community School District school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Parents, students against potential closure of Iowa City schools’ Hills Elementary

Grace Olson, News Reporter
February 27, 2024
Bestselling author and Indianapolis resident John Green expresses his thoughts on libraries banning books as the Indianapolis Public Library kicked off national Banned Books Week with a discussion on Oct 2, 2023, at the Indianapolis Central Branch Public Library.

New York Times best-selling author John Green to visit UI

Grace Olson, News Reporter
February 26, 2024
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City schools to transition from junior high to middle school model

Grace Olson, News Reporter
February 21, 2024
A volunteer works on a desk at Northwest Junior High in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

Junior High students learn service work through Home Depot desk-building project

Grace Olson, News Reporter
February 20, 2024
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
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 13, 2024
Dentistry students help a patient at the Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic in the UI College of Dentistry on Thursday, Feb. 8th. Dr. Leonardo Marchini and his students designed an app to help older patients with oral care.

UI College of Dentistry launches app for caregivers and nursing homes

Grace Olson, News Reporter
February 13, 2024
Iowa City Community School’s Superintendent Matt Degner during a school board meeting in the District’s Educational Services Center, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

Iowa City schools discuss implementation of educational materials on Israel-Hamas war in libraries

Grace Olson, News Reporter
February 7, 2024
Assistant Iowa Athletics IT director charged with enticing a minor

Assistant Iowa Athletics IT director charged with enticing a minor

Grace Olson, News Reporter
February 5, 2024
Final fundraising numbers are raised during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Childrens Hospital.

UI Dance Marathon raises over $1.4 million

Grace Olson, News Reporter
February 3, 2024
UI researchers receive $3.7 million grant to investigate cardiovascular diseases

UI researchers receive $3.7 million grant to investigate cardiovascular diseases

Grace Olson, News Reporter
January 29, 2024
Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2023.

UI officials say dorm space will be temporarily limited for returning students after Mayflower sale

Grace Olson, News Reporter
January 28, 2024
The inside of the new Unimpaired Dry Bar on Nov. 1, 2021. The bar recently opened in downtown Iowa City on 125 E Burlington St serving non-alcoholic drinks and food. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Unimpaired Dry Bar closes in Iowa City

Grace Olson, News Reporter
January 21, 2024
Q&A | Expert explains changes, rocky rollout of new FAFSA application

Q&A | Expert explains changes, rocky rollout of new FAFSA application

Grace Olson, News Reporter
January 21, 2024
Photo contributed by Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

UI Hospitals and Clinics completes 10,000 robot-assisted surgeries

Grace Olson, News Reporter
January 18, 2024
Caucusgoer Jasmyn Jordan speaks in support of Former President Donald Trump and 2024 Presidential Candidate during the Iowa caucuses at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Jan. 15th, 2024. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

UI Iowa caucus precincts see low student turnout

Grace Olson, News Reporter
January 15, 2024
THE BACHELOR - "The Bachelor: The Women Tell All" - Peter's dramatic and emotional journey is about to come to an end. But first, he must come to grips with Madison turning away from the strong relationship they have developed until the fantasy suites. Will Madison even show up to the rose ceremony? And then it's a sensational and shocking "The Bachelor: The Women Tell All," MONDAY, MARCH 2 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

UI grad student studies relationship between ‘The Bachelor’ and its fans on social media

Grace Olson, News Reporter
December 7, 2023
Corn stalks line the rows of a field near Ainsworth, Iowa, on Oct. 11. The field is owned by Farmer Mitchell Hora, who uses cover crop and no-till practices.

UI environmental engineering students develop new uses for corn to fight harmful pollutants

Grace Olson, News Reporter
December 7, 2023
Photo contributed by Pat Winokur.

New RSV vaccines to help protect grandparents and babies this winter

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 29, 2023
Newly elected President Pro Tem Jayne Finch speaks during an Iowa City Community School District School Board meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

Iowa City schools continue to implement restorative justice to discipline students

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 16, 2023
"This Book is Gay" at the Braintree Public Library on Wednesday February 15, 2023

IC high school students share concerns on district’s book bans

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 16, 2023
The Food Pantry in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

UI food pantry provides basic needs for students

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 14, 2023
Edward Wasserman walks through his lab in the University of Iowa Psychological and Brain Sciences Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Wasserman found that pigeons learn to identify different stimuli using the same strategies as artificial intelligence.

Study finds connection between pigeon brain and AI at UI

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 14, 2023
ABC Press Kit

Hawkeye Gold to Golden Bachelor: Gerry Turner recalls time at UI

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 13, 2023
Photo contributed by Taylor Vessel

Kid Captain Chloe Dinkla spreads joy around UIHC

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 9, 2023
Contributed photo from Lanon Baccam

Democrat Lanon Baccam announces bid to challenge 3rd District Republican Zach Nunn

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 9, 2023
Iowa City School Board candidate Mitchell Lingo talks with supporters while waiting for results at his Iowa City Council Candidate Josh Moe’s watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City voters elect Abraham, Eastham, Lingo, and Williams for Iowa City school board seats

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 7, 2023
Patti Fields poses for a portrait at Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Oct. 31, 2023.

UI business school welcomes Patti Fields as new event coordinator

Grace Olson, News Reporter
November 5, 2023
Polling booths are seen during early voting at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Early voting ends on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Meet the seven candidates for the Nov. 7 election for ICCSD school board

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 31, 2023
The Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building is seen on April 17, 2018.

UI neurosurgery resident co-authors traumatic brain injury study

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 30, 2023
UI researchers receive $2.7 million grant to continue knee osteoarthritis study

UI researchers receive $2.7 million grant to continue knee osteoarthritis study

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 23, 2023
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City Schools tackle lunch policies after losing federal funding for free lunches

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 23, 2023
Dr. David Miles inspects an instrument while engineers run capability tests at Van Allen Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Dr. Miles directs operations for Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites, a project which is dedicated to studying how solar material interacts with Earths Magnetic Field.

UI professors build instruments for space mission set to launch with SpaceX in 2025

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 19, 2023
The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

IC City Council denounces hate speech and antisemitism in public comments

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 19, 2023
State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

State of Iowa provides $6.5 million to fund scholarships for high need majors

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 17, 2023
An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

IC police seek help in sexual assault investigation

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 12, 2023
Photo contributed by Allison Jaynes.

UI physicist Allison Jaynes breaks barriers, wins two prestigious awards

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 9, 2023
A festival-goer fishes during the Get Outside Festival at City Park in Iowa City on Sunday Oct. 8, 2023. The festival included canoeing, rock climbing, archery and more.(Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City hosts first Get Outside! Festival to encourage outdoor fun

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 8, 2023
Kid captain Max Schlee poses for a portrait with his family during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Kid Captain Max Schlee chooses to give back

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 5, 2023
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet donates $100,000 to UI Hospitals and Clinics, IC store opens

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 5, 2023
The Emma Goldman Clinic is seen in Iowa City on Monday, June 13, 2022.

Emma Goldman Clinic granted Iowa City Historic Landmark status

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 3, 2023
The Shelter House of Iowa City is seen on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Shelter House is located at 429 Southgate Ave.

Iowa City City Council approves $100,000 to fund winter shelter

Grace Olson, News Reporter
October 3, 2023
Kappa Alpha Theta poses for a photo at the University of Iowa’s Bid Day in Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The potential new members accepted their bids.

UI sororities report increase in number of members

Olivia Gamertsfelder and Grace Olson
October 3, 2023
Nang Nguyen takes a pizza out of the oven at Pagliai's Pizza in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Nguyen has worked at Pagliai's Pizza for 18 years.

Long-standing Iowa City restaurant Pagliai’s Pizza faces building ownership turnover

Grace Olson, News Reporter
September 27, 2023
Photo contributed by Benjamin Troester

Q&A | Benjamin Troester ‘Mayflower Munch’ finds community through campus cult following

Grace Olson, News Reporter
September 25, 2023
Iowa Spirit Squad member Austin Beam Holds a sign at a football Game between Iowa and Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

‘I could feel the wind between my legs’: UI cheerleader goes viral after losing pants during Iowa game

Grace Olson, News Reporter
September 20, 2023
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