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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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Dr. David Miles inspects an instrument while engineers run capability tests at Van Allen Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Dr. Miles directs operations for Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites, a project which is dedicated to studying how solar material interacts with Earths Magnetic Field.

UI professors build instruments for space mission set to launch with SpaceX in 2025

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 19, 2023

David Miles, a University of Iowa associate professor of physics and astronomy, recently took over as the principal investigator on a satellite mission that will study the near-Earth orbit. Miles is...

An electric vehicle charging station is seen in the Dubuque Street Ramp in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Iowa City begins charging users for electric vehicle charging stations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 19, 2023

Iowa City electric vehicle users will now have to start paying a fee to charge their vehicles at the city’s public charging stations. According to a release on the city’s website, the city began...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

IC City Council denounces hate speech and antisemitism in public comments

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 19, 2023

During the public comment period at this week’s Iowa City City Council meeting, several Iowa City residents called in to make comments about the Israel-Hamas war, which gave way to racially charged...

Web Design Trends for 2023 – Is There Anything New?

Promoted Post October 19, 2023

Trends keep appearing almost every year, and it is critical to follow them if you want to succeed. The digital trends are considered to be a reflection of technology and its influence on society,...

Choosing the Right Cross-Country Moving Company

Promoted Post October 19, 2023

Moving across the country is a major life event that requires a lot of planning and decision-making. Among the most crucial decisions you'll make is choosing the right cross-country moving company....

Iowa’s 143-pound Bella Mir poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Iowa women’s wrestler Bella Mir uses MMA background to her advantage

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 18, 2023

Iowa women’s wrestler Bella Mir is no stranger when it comes to combat sports. Her father, Frank Mir, was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and fought in the promotion for 16 years.  Following...

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Iowa City Police arrest man for Oct. 7 sexual assault

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department arrested Anthony Cotner, Jr., 25, of Cedar Rapids after an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred on Oct. 7. The announcement comes in a press release...

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Cedar Falls Democrat announces run for 2nd Congressional District seat

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 18, 2023

Cedar Falls small-business owner and community leader Sarah Corkery announced Wednesday that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House seat in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.  Her...

Photo by Harry Locke, contributed by Zainub Priya Dala

Ask the Author | Zainub Priya Dala

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter October 18, 2023

Zainub Priya Dala is an Indian writer, psychologist, and physical therapist from South Africa. She wrote two books, “What About Meera” and “The Architecture of Loss,” the first of which won...

An Iowa City police car arrives after a semi-truck got stuck on the Iowa Avenue bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Iowa City TRC member Eric Harris charged with flight to avoid prosecution and escape from custody

Jack Moore, News Reporter October 18, 2023

Eric Harris, 44, a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, was charged late Sept. 30 with escaping custody and flight to avoid prosecution after being placed on house arrest for previous charges. Harris’s...

United States Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks answers questions at West High School in Iowa City on Monday, August 14, 2023. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Mariannette Miller-Meeks receives death threats following speaker vote

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 18, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, reports she received credible death threats and “a barrage of threatening phone calls” following her vote for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, the chairwomen...

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Retired UI professor Miriam Gilbert shares expertise of Shakespeare to all generations

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 18, 2023

Former University of Iowa professor Miriam Gilbert, who retired in 2013, is still sharing her expertise of Shakespeare to all generations right from her retirement residence. Gilbert’s interest...