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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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Liz Tovar, the executive officer and associate Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, speaks during the Faculty Senate Meeting in the Senate Chamber, Old Capitol on Tuesday, March 28 in Iowa City, Iowa.

UI DEI executive officer awaits next steps for regents diversity program investigation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

The University of Iowa faculty members and administrators are waiting for directions on how to proceed with diversity-related issues following the pause of new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives...

Professor Pamela Bourjaily teaches her class on Wednesday, March 22. Bourjaily is teaching her students proper business writing. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Tippie professors integrating ChatGPT into the classroom

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Professors at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business are incorporating artificial intelligence into their courses and research months after ChatGPT’s launch last November. ChatGPT...

Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

UI USG members, Iowa City residents hopeful for renter’s checklist legislation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government are hopeful after a bill to make renting in Iowa City easier passed through the Iowa House of Representatives this month. House...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

ICPD, UIPD sees success maintaining consistent number of officers amid national shortage

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 28, 2023

While police departments across the country have experienced employee shortages over the last three years, the Iowa City Police Department has maintained a consistent number of officers. Survey...

The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

UI study finds potential links in autism and high IQ to increased thoughts of suicide

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Editor’s note: This article contains discussion of suicidal thoughts. University of Iowa researchers found that autistic individuals with a high IQ face an increased risk for suicidal thoughts,...

Supervisor Rod Sullivan listens to speakers at  a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Johnson County set to launch new mental health court

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 27, 2023

A new mental health court is being established in Johnson County later this year with the aim of addressing individuals’ mental health needs that could lead to criminal behaviors. The new court will...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Johnson County officials to address broadband gaps in rural areas of county

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 27, 2023

Broadband coverage in Johnson County may improve for residents living in rural communities with the county’s pending application for state funding. The county qualified to apply for state funding...

Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

UI USG hosts executive ticket debate for candidates

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 26, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s executive candidates met on Sunday in the Iowa Theatre of the Iowa Memorial Union for an hour-long debate ahead of the government’s election...

Owner of Rainbow Roots Farm Corbin Scholz pets Nubby the pig at the farm in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, March 26, 2023. Scholz uses pigs for organic fertilizer and feeds them veggie scraps for food. They’ve owned the pigs since the pigs were six-weeks old.

Female farmers hope for more women in industry

Natalie Miller, News Reporter March 26, 2023

Female farmers in Iowa are advocating for more women in the agriculture business as Women’s History Month comes to a close. The most recent number of Iowa farms with female producers totaled...

UI students bring improvements to City of Clinton through university program

UI students bring improvements to City of Clinton through university program

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 26, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities program, or IISC, will bring more than 20 student-led projects to the City of Clinton by the end of the academic year. The program...

The University of Iowa Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is seen on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Asian Pacific American Cultural Center marks 20 years at UI

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 26, 2023

The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary this April with the new events that showcase the center’s mark on campus. APACC is launching a magazine, hosting a gala,...

A sign for Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant is seen in the front window next to a take out box of food during the grand opening of Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant in the South District Market in Iowa City on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Photos: Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant grand opening

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 25, 2023

Royceann's Soul Food Restaurant held its grand opening Saturday in the new South District Market located at 947 US-6, Iowa City, Iowa. Royceann Porter, a supervisor on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors,...