The Daily Iowan

The University of Iowa Division of Student Life announced Monday the four primary dining vendors to open at the Iowa Memorial Union for the fall 2027 semester. The new food options come as part of the $81.4 million IMU renovation project, which will add a new well-being center and more spaces dedicated to student...

Iowa City entered the immersive world of Latino culture on Saturday through countless artistic performances during Entretejiendo Corazones. Walking in, the dim lighting and open stage in the James Theater set the scene for what was about to unfold, drawing the audience toward the enthralling performers. While some performers were seen in colorful garments showcasing...

The University of Iowa received a D- grade in speech climate and a score of 62 out of 100 in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings. The report, released on Sept. 9, ranked the UI 105th of 261 schools surveyed based on its score, a 42-place drop from last year. The D- grade did not...

Blissful melodies rung through piano keys, and percussion notes echoed through the auditorium. While attendees may have thought these two-to-three-minute songs took weeks to compose and rehearse, everything was written and prepared in one weekend. The 24 + 24 Composers Concert took place on Sept. 13 in the Voxman Music Building Concert Hall, and featured...

Entrepreneurs, faculty, and students alike reconnected as the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center celebrated its 30th anniversary. They left remembering the impact John Pappajohn had not only on the University of Iowa through the building named after him but on the people who benefited through the center. The JPEC is a place where students, faculty, staff,...

As the economy stiffens and housing prices soar, millions of Americans increasingly need financial reassurance. Picking up groceries and making doctor’s appointments suddenly feels like a burden. Many newly disadvantaged individuals don’t even have a roof over their heads. Although myriad issues could contribute to homelessness, such as drug dependence and unemployment, nowadays, it’s more...

Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand’s 100 Town Hall Tour stopped at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Monday evening. This was the 100th stop on the tour, and with only eight stops left, over 400 attendees poured in to listen to Sand speak. He has been elected as State Auditor twice in...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand called for a return to bipartisan — even nonpartisan — government in Iowa during a campaign event in Iowa City, arguing one-party control has prevented the state from addressing issues ranging from water quality to healthcare to public education. Sand, Iowa’s state auditor, told attendees Iowa’s political system has become...

Two University of Iowa students, Jack Cantorna and Dominic Dupoux, launched a new student organization, “APPstinence Club,” this fall. The club aims to help students foster healthier relationships with their phones by providing a phone-free space to socialize. The club is a chapter of a larger movement established in 2024 by Gabriela Nguyen, who...

The University of Iowa has recently launched the Education Innovation Hub which will test new products, systems, and instruction to combat challenges schools and communities are facing. School districts can contact the hub about issues they are encountering, and the hub will work with them to co-develop research projects with a goal of creating...