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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Florida Governor and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during the annual Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Iowa politicians react to first GOP presidential debate

Grace Katzer, Politics Reporter August 24, 2023

Republican presidential candidates fought for the spotlight during the first GOP presidential debate of the primary season on Wednesday. In Iowa, all eyes were on the debate as many Republicans remain...

Top Considerations When Outsourcing Custom Software Projects

Promoted Post August 24, 2023

The software development landscape has evolved with global economic dynamics, leading many businesses to consider custom software development outsourcing. This approach provides multiple advantages,...

How To Win Real Money On Online Casinos

Promoted Post August 24, 2023

Online casino gambling is a popular form of gambling for people all over the world. As opposed to land-based casinos, these websites allow players to place wagers and play games from anywhere...

Illustration by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher.

Above the Fold: Artificial intelligence and higher education

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor August 23, 2023

Above the Fold is The Daily Iowan's weekly deep-dive podcast into our story of the week. This episode details how professors are responding to AI technology. Russell Chun, associate professor...

Supervisors listen to a speaker during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.

JoCo Board of Supervisors to soon vote on county paying for rape survivors’ medication

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 23, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will vote Thursday to decide if the county will pay for rape survivors’ medication — specifically birth control and emergency contraception.  The plan received...

The MidWestOne Bank sign is seen, on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI students begin classes in extreme heat

Sasha Evenko, Julia Rhodes, and Sydney Becker August 23, 2023

As students geared up for their first week of classes, extreme weather reaching temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit hit Iowa City. Jim Hladik, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said Iowa...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is seen on Wednesday, June 19, 2023.

Opinion | Mercy Iowa City needs fixing, but should remain an acute health care facility

Evan Weidl, Opinions Editor August 23, 2023

Mercy Iowa City will likely soon be in the hands of the University of Iowa. After court filings alleged plans to turn Mercy Iowa City into a behavioral health facility, the acquisition could remove...

A firefighter looks at instruments on the panel on a firetruck during a fire on Woodlawn Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2022. More than five Iowa City Fire Department trucks arrived to the scene around 9 a.m.

Iowa City police investigating arson outside apartment building

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter August 23, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a reported arson outside of an apartment building on Wednesday.  The apartment complex, located at 1601 Aber Ave,. was found with multiple items...

Aug 22, 2023; Budapest, Hungary; Laulauga Tausaga (USA) celebrates after winning the women's discus with a throw of 228-0 (69.49m) on her fifth attempt during the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 at National Athletics Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Photos: Laulauga Tausaga – Hawkeye gold to gold medal

August 23, 2023

Former Iowa track and field thrower Laulauga Tausaga became the first United States’ women’s discus gold medalist at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Tausaga's...

Iowa City councilmember Pauline Taylor speaks during the Iowa City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor Pauline Taylor launches reelection bid

Will Bower, News Reporter August 23, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Pauline Taylor is running to secure a third term, she announced Tuesday. Taylor has represented District A since 2016. Taylor previously served as mayor pro tem from 2018-20....

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

Iowa City police investigating Mercy Hospital parking ramp stabbing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 23, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is actively investigating a stabbing that occurred in a Mercy Hospital parking ramp on Tuesday afternoon. According to a press release from the Iowa City Police,...

Illustration by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher.

Navigating the surge of artificial intelligence in higher education

Sabine Martin and Jami Martin-Trainor August 23, 2023

For an hour and 15 minutes twice a week, University of Iowa students file into the Seamans Center to talk about ChatGPT, its uses, and related ethical concerns in the course “Generative AI Tools: ChatGPT...