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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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A protestor yells during a protest against sexual violence by campus fraternities in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Around 50 protestors marched from the Rape Victim Advocacy Program building  to the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house which was blocked off by five police cars.

Photos: Protest Against Fraternity Sexual Violence

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett August 30, 2023

Iowa City community members and University of Iowa students joined together to speak out against sexual violence by campus fraternities on Tuesday. Dozens of protesters marched from the Rape Victim...

Witness Lynn Wright breaks down while recounting the accident, on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at the Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa. Jonathan J.F. McCaffery, 17, of North Liberty, and son of University of Iowa Men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery, is charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian in the right of way, a simple misdemeanor. McCaffery was cited in July for the traffic violation stemming from the incident at Melrose Avenue and Kennedy Parkway in Iowa City. He was driving a vehicle that struck Corey Hite, 45, of Cedar Rapids, who was out for a jog. Hite later died of his injuries.

Police testify Jack McCaffery couldn’t have ‘slowed, stopped, or yielded’ in fatal crash

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor August 29, 2023

Jonathan “Jack” McCaffery of North Liberty reportedly could not have “slowed, stopped, or yielded,” in the incident of a fatal crash, according to testimony from an Iowa City police officer...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Bomb threat temporarily closes Iowa City Public Library

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor August 29, 2023

The Iowa City Public Library closed early Tuesday after receiving a bomb threat.  The library received a bomb threat around 3:30 p.m. and closed the building to the public, according to a press...

Construction worker Jordan Walker works on a construction project for a new Starbucks location at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

UI continues with multiple capital improvement projects as part of ten-year master plan

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 29, 2023

After receiving approval from the state Board of Regents earlier this year, the University of Iowa is making headway on construction as part of its 10-year master plan. Part of this master plan...

UI student Billy Stoynoff poses for a portrait in his dorm room in Reinow at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Stoynoff is a 33-year-old transfer student entering his third year in college. To document his experience adapting to Iowa City as a nontraditional student, he began making TikTok videos and has amassed over 6,000 followers in just about two weeks. Stoynoff said that he hasn’t thought about the future of his TikTok, but he has a plan for if he starts making money on his videos. “I’m TikTok illiterate basically, but if I ever did make money, my plan is to donate it to the Children’s Hospital,” Stoynoff said in an interview to DITV.

33-year-old UI transfer student lives in dorms, finds community

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 29, 2023

William “Billy” Stoynoff is like many other students in their first year at the University of Iowa. He lives in the residence halls, cheers for the Hawkeyes on game days, and takes the Cambus to...

A dog surrendered from a breeding kennel in rural Riverside stands in a kennel at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Over 130 dogs were surrendered to animal shelters in the Iowa City area after unsafe conditions, specifically lack of heat regulations, made the breeding kennel unfit. Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center is currently holding around 60 of the dogs.

IC animal shelter continues to treat surrendered dogs, investigation ongoing

Shreya Reddy and Sasha Evenko August 28, 2023

Two of the 131 dogs confiscated from a rural Riverside, Iowa Puppy Mill last Thursday tested positive on Monday for canine parvovirus, a severely contagious disease that impacts younger dogs at higher...

Goosetown Cafe is seen in Iowa City on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Goosetown Cafe hosts pop-ups after closure

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter August 28, 2023

After closing its doors as a restaurant in July, Goosetown Cafe shifted its focus to creating a space where various businesses can host temporary pop-up events. At their first stab at this style...

Iowa City councilmember Laura Bergus looks down during a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

IC Councilor Laura Bergus announces reelection bid

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter August 28, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Laura Bergus is running for reelection for city council, she announced Monday.  She is currently an at-large councilor but will be running for the District A seat. District...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at a meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County start program to support youth through sports

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 27, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County is launching the program Sports Buddies funded by COVID-19 relief money to encourage healthy relationships for at-risk youth through sports. The pandemic...

Johnson County Public Health building sign is seen Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.

Johnson County adds new doula program with federal COVID-19 funds

Will Bower, News Reporter August 27, 2023

Johnson County is implementing a new program funded by COVID-19 relief funds to train doulas and improve maternal health outcomes for families. The program will focus on training doulas and providing...

Keith Barkalow (left) and Demetrius Perry (right) spray down Perry’s lawnmower during the second Iowa City Repair Cafe at the Eastside Recycling Center on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Numerous volunteers who specialized in different trades repaired household items from fans to lawnmowers. Barkalow has been fixing up lawnmowers and other machinery for about six years, repairing items at his home and also helping community members.

Iowa City Repair Cafe celebrates second year of helping fix old appliances

Jack Moore, News Reporter August 27, 2023

Local volunteers came together to host the second Iowa City Repair Cafe on Sunday. The event invited volunteers to help fix a range of appliances — from small electronics to lawn and snow blowers...