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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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Police officers walk through Marcus Theaters before a Young Americans for Freedom group screening of Matt Walsh’s “Am I Racist” at the Coral Ridge Mall on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Walsh came to the University of Iowa’s campus in April of 2023 for a screening of “What is a Woman?” at the Iowa Memorial Union.

Young Americans for Freedom hosts Matt Walsh movie screening

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 9, 2024

University of Iowa Young Americans for Freedom hosted a pre-screening of Matt Walsh's documentary “Am I Racist?” at Coral Ridge Mall on Monday night, drawing an audience of just over 100.  The...

The University of Iowa's College of Law is seen Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

Iowa Supreme Court hears first case of the year on UI campus

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 6, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court heard its first case of the 2024 session at the University of Iowa College of Law. The case centers around Linn County Auditor Joel Miller’s accusation that the Iowa Secretary...

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Iowa City Police investigate stabbing near Burlington Street, Robert A. Lee Recreation Center

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor September 4, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Iowa City Police are currently investigating a stabbing near the Burlington Street Kum & Go that occurred just after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.  University...

Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI employee found to have diverted almost $1 million to personal bank account

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor September 4, 2024

A new state audit report reveals a University of Iowa employee diverted nearly $1 million to a personal bank account. The UI is saying it plans to review its conflict of interest policy in light of...

A hallway is seen in the Mayflower residence hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Since the dorm came back into service, it has been undergoing renovations.

Five more years: What’s next for the UI’s ‘least desired’ dorm

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 3, 2024

The iconic Mayflower dorm has been home to thousands of University of Iowa residents — some loving the outlying residence while others describing their stay as a prison-like sentence. For 56 years,...

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UI alum looks to give Boeing new direction

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 3, 2024

A University of Iowa alum is attempting to redirect the Boeing company after issues with its manufacturing line drove the company to the brink of ruin. The UI graduate, Robert “Kelly” Ortberg,...

A Cambus passes by the Main Library on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. The University of Iowa recently received a grant of $16 million from federal grant funds.

Federal grant gives over $16 million to fund new electric campus buses

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 2, 2024

The University of Iowa will have new electric Cambus vehicles driving around campus in two years. Six buses will be coming to the UI in 2026 after the university received a $16.4 million grant from...

The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2022. Student organizations are currently undergoing changes and reviews.

UI Division of Student Life introduces policy changes for student organization

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter September 1, 2024

The University of Iowa is requiring student organizations on campus to undergo policy reviews in hopes to better serve the student body and faculty at the University of Iowa. The Division of Student...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

New UI research hub opens in Cedar Rapids to reach more diverse population

Grace Olson, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2024

The University of Iowa Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has set up shop in its new research hub in Cedar Rapids. After a nearly six-year search for building space, hub manager Bob...

Employees pose for group portraits during the Cane’s opening on South Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. The opening included a raffle, a DJ, and free merchandise.

Raising Cane’s opens its doors in downtown Iowa City

Fatima Salinas and Madelyn Ambroz August 27, 2024

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has opened its doors to University of Iowa students at a new downtown location.  On Tuesday, Iowa City welcomed the franchise with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...

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UI launches new app for campus resources

Julian Senn-Raemont, News Reporter August 27, 2024

The high summer corn sweats have all but subsided, bulk packages of Ramen noodles are mysteriously vanishing off Hy-Vee shelves, it’s suddenly very difficult to schedule a plasma donation, and thousands...

Fans wait outside of the Iowa Memorial Union before a Brittany Broski lecture hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee in the I.M.U. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A new master plan for the University of Iowa includes renovations to the I.M.U.

UI ten-year master plan projects continue to progress

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter August 27, 2024

The University of Iowa is progressing on its ten-year master plan, with construction in sight for some central campus buildings like the Iowa Memorial Union, Gilmore Hall, and the Pentacrest. The...