Dynamic changes have altered the career industry and work models across the globe.

Career hopefuls can pursue remote jobs. Hybrid positions combine in-office and remote work. AI becomes a decision making factor in hiring processes. On this is Above the Fold we dive into the trends that are shaping the career industry in 2025, with Sauvik Goswami and Abi Case, who are career coaches at the Pomerantz Career Center.

Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Madeleine Willis.

Dubuque Street businesses were celebrated last week with a block party two months after the $3.25 million construction concluded. The street was closed from March through August.

Daily Iowan News Reporter Evan Watson attended the block party. Watson is a second-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in Finance and Economics. Watson discusses the financial implications the small businesses faced during the street closure.

Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Madeleine Willis. Reporting from Evan Watson contributed to this episode.

This year, Iowa is ranked No. 9 among all public and private universities for writing. Iowa is the first public institution to appear on the report.

Chastity Clark is a fourth-year student studying Cinema and Creative Writing. Clark shares her experiences as an undergraduate student studying a writing discipline at a nationally renowned university.

Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Madeleine Willis.

Friend or foe? The potential threats of AI may remain unknown to us, but the UI is making strides to eliminate uncertainties around the technology. Semester-long courses and a new certificate program aim to help educate students on AI.

Justin Cosner is a lecturer and the director of graduate studies in the department of rhetoric. Last spring, Cosner taught a class on AI intelligence and the future of media in journalism.

Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Madeleine Willis. Reporting from Emma Jane contributed to this episode.

Renovations to the Clinton Street Starbucks that were intended to be completed during the summer months were pushed back due to a delay in permits from the City of Iowa City.

Curran Anderson has worked for the Starbucks Corporation for three and a half years. He has spent the last year working at the Clinton Street location. Anderson discusses the current renovations to Starbucks and the change in his employment for the time being.

Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Madeleine Willis. Reporting from Natalie Dunlap contributed to this episode.

Iowa City Transit is continuing its fare-free bus program. In its pilot year, ridership has increased by 50%. The 13 lines from Iowa City to Coralville have offered 1.5 million rides in the last fiscal year.

Then, Iowa City is at times, a parking frenzy. Iowa City’s City Council has approved lowering downtown meter fees from $3 to $2.25 an hour with a 6 to 1 vote.

Hope Minor, a fourth-year public health student, has experience riding public transportation and has endured the many changes to Iowa City and the University of Iowa’s parking departments over the last few years.

Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Madeleine Willis. Reporting from Evan Watson contributed to this episode.

As the school year begins, one question remains unanswered for University of Iowa students and their families: What is the status of Mayflower Residence Hall? Above the Fold host, Madeleine Willis explores what’s next for Mayflower.

Also, Senior Reporter at The Daily Iowan, Kate Perez has experience reporting on Mayflower as a former Higher Education reporter. Perez joins this episode to discuss her reporting and also shares her experience as a Mayflower Resident.

Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Madeleine Willis. Reporting from Jack Moore contributed to this episode.

Martha Gordon is a 70 year old yoga instructor in Iowa City. Having been both a student and instructor of yoga, she’s experienced how the physical effort can have spiritual impacts, especially on people experiencing difficult phases of their life. Arts Editor Avi Lapchick joins this episode to share her experience as Gordon’s student.

Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Natalie Dunlap. Reporting from Avi Lapchick contributed to this episode.