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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

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. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

UI Dance Marathon raises over $1.4 million

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 3, 2024

University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised over $1.4 million to end its 30th anniversary Big Event on Saturday night. The Big Event consists of a 24-hour dance party — starting at 7 p.m. on Friday...

Tess Haug, operations director for dance marathon, reacts while getting a haircut during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Haug was one of the students who donated their hair for pediatric cancer patients. She raised over $10,000 to shave her head.

Over 50 people donate their hair for UI Dance Marathon

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 3, 2024

University of Iowa fourth-year Tess Haug has waited to shave her head for a cause since middle school. After raising over $10,000, Haug finally got her chance. She donated her entire head of hair...

The Kirkwood Community College Regional Center at the University of Iowa is seen on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

UI, Kirkwood Community College create pathway for next generation of elementary education teachers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 1, 2024

The University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College started a partnership in August 2023 that provides a seamless transition between the two schools for students seeking elementary education licensure. Mark...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

Iowa DPS releases statement defending its agents’ actions in sports wagering investigation

Kenna Roering and Alejandro Rojas January 31, 2024

On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Public Safety released a statement defending its agents' actions in the sports gambling investigation involving student-athletes at the University of Iowa and Iowa...

MacBride Hall is seen on April 17, 2022.

UI chemistry professors say learning assistants helps change classroom dynamic

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 29, 2024

Undergraduate learning assistants are now helping first-year students in University of Iowa chemistry courses — some of the most notoriously difficult classes on campus. UI chemistry professor Adam...

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

As the University of Iowa nears one year since Mayflower Residence Hall was put on the market, UI officials said on-campus housing for returning students will be limited in the interim period after...

The Black’s Gold Grill is seen in Peterson Residence Hall at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Black’s Gold Grill reopens to provide more UI west side campus dining options

Theron Luett, News Reporter January 28, 2024

After being closed for two years because of COVID-19, Black’s Gold Grill, located in the University of Iowa Peterson Residence Hall, was reopened on Jan. 21 for staff and students. The Black’s...

A University of Iowa police car is seen on Sunday, April 9, 2023. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

Man accused of stealing from Carver-Hawkeye Arena reaches plea deal Friday

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 27, 2024

Carlos Scott Jr., a Chicago man charged with stealing from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 4, 2023, reached a plea deal Friday. The deal reduced Scott’s initial seven counts of second-degree burglary...

Protesters yell chants during a protest in support of Palestinian people, held by Iowans For Palestine, at the University of Iowa Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Iowans for Palestine were joined by community members and a City High School walkout, who voiced frustration and anger over the Jan. 18 Iowa House of Representatives resolution that supports Israel and condemns Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. About 50 protesters yelled chants and marched around downtown after the chants.

Over 50 Iowa City high school students walk out of class to protest Israel-Hamas war

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 26, 2024

Over 50 students from Iowa City high schools gathered on the Pentacrest Friday afternoon to protest the Israel-Hamas war.  Protester chants included “Israel bombs, USA pays, how many kids have...

Activists gather outside the Iowa Memorial Union during a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the IMU’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the N Madison St. and W Jefferson St. intersection. The protest concluded with protests in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

IC Human Rights Commission calls for dismissal of charges against Chloe Cole protesters

Parker Jones, Managing Editor January 24, 2024

Iowa City’s Human Rights Commission released a statement on Wednesday condemning the arrests of several transgender and nonbinary protesters in Iowa City, as well as the state government’s treatment...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI Health Care to assume operations at Mercy IC Jan. 31

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy January 24, 2024

Mercy Iowa City will transition to the University of Iowa Health Care on Jan. 31, according to an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday morning. Mercy and UIHC will still operate as separate...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI faculty concerned about imbalance of power in CLAS manual proposed changes

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 23, 2024

Amid changes to the manual of policy and procedures in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, some professors have presented concerns about the revisions that will affect faculty...

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