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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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Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga goes in for a block during a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022.  The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football’s Addison Ostrenga hopes to become next pro-caliber tight end out of Iowa City

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 6, 2023

Iowa football sophomore Addison Ostrenga shifted his sights away from the baseball diamond in hopes of becoming the next pro-caliber tight end out of Iowa City.  The Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, product...

Bluebird Diner is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Energy efficiency grants work toward city goals to lower emissions

Sydney Libert, News Reporter April 5, 2023

City’s Climate Action and Outreach division is funding more projects allowing community members to make sustainable renovations to their homes and workplaces at lower costs since launching its Energy...

Shelter House executive director Crissy Cannganelli speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Cangaenlli has served for the past 18 years at the Shelter House and attended the meeting as the City Council approved a collaborative plan with Shelter House helping to fund full-time civilian positions for homeless street outreach.

IC approves fiscal 2024 budget

Isabelle Foland and Jack Moore April 5, 2023

Iowa City City Council approved its fiscal 2024 budget during Tuesday night's meeting, which the county auditor will certify on April 30.The  budget passed with a vote of 6-1, with Councilor Laura...

The Iowa women's tennis team participates in a group huddle before the Hawkeyes match against the Kansas State Wildcats on Feb. 5 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 41.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Penn State, Ohio State, feature new doubles pairings

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 5, 2023

The Iowa women’s tennis team left Iowa City on April 5, embarking on a two-match road trip where the Hawkeyes will square off against Penn State on April 7, then two days later, head to the Buckeye...

15 Best Songs to Play for Your Reception’s Anniversary Dance

15 Best Songs to Play for Your Reception’s Anniversary Dance

Promoted Post April 5, 2023

One of the best ways to celebrate an anniversary is through music, and choosing the perfect song can help create a romantic and unforgettable atmosphere. Some couples may opt for classic love anniversary...

Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

ICPD budget amendment fails in Iowa City City Council

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 4, 2023

Following tense public and council discussion, Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus’ proposed amendment to the city’s police department budget did not pass at the city council meeting Tuesday...

Iowa City City Manager Geoff Fruin speaks at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Iowa City could opt into $2.95 million national opioid settlement

Kate Perez, News Editor April 4, 2023

The City of Iowa City city manager will decide by April 18 whether or not to opt into a multi-billion national settlement that would give Iowa City up to $2.95 million, Johnson County staff told the...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her 2023 Condition of the State speech at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 10, 2023.

Politics Notebook | Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a 1500-page state government restructuring bill into law

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 4, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on Tuesday that reorganizes the state’s executive branch reducing the number of cabinet agencies from 37 to 16, consolidating the number of directors that directly...

No

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor April 4, 2023

I can choose whether or not to get out of bed in the morning, put on my shoes, stuff my belongings into my backpack, and make my way to class. There are days I may really want to choose not...

Yes

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor April 4, 2023

The real world has attendance requirements. If you don’t meet those expectations, you will get penalized. Jobs, for example, have required attendance. If you skip a day of work because you’re...

Opinion | Why I’m taking a gap year before graduate school

Opinion | Why I’m taking a gap year before graduate school

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Contributor April 4, 2023

I used to think that after I got my undergraduate degree, it was immediately off to law school for me — no breaks or anything like that. But now that I am less than a semester and a half away...