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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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UI student announces candidacy for Iowa City City Council seat

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 2, 2023

  University of Iowa student NJ Hanson announced his bid for Iowa City City Council on Tuesday.  Hanson is running for the seat currently held by Councilor Pauline Taylor, who oversees...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI UCS to centralize operations to Westlawn location

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

The University of Iowa’s University Counseling Service will close its location at the University Capitol Centre on May 19 and centralize operations at the Westlawn building.  The Old Capitol...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Parents of UI students receive scam calls

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is warning the university community after parents of students were targeted in a recent phone scam. In the scam, perpetrators called parents...

Meticulous Masonry employee Cho Kantaphone uses a nail gun at a construction site in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Meticulous Masonry has worked with Martin Construction for 13 years.

IC sees low housing creation, can lead to affordability, environmental issues

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter May 2, 2023

City of Iowa City staff is concerned that housing affordability and availability will be negatively impacted after noticing a continued downward trend of residential lot creation in 2022. In...

The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

First candidate for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 1, 2023

The University of Iowa hosted Denise Jamieson as the first candidate for the vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean for a campus visit Monday.  The committee relaunched...

The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City legal staff expresses concerns with Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert May 1, 2023

Some Iowa City legal staff is questioning the risk of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s request to hire additional consultants. The commission plans to hire three new consultants — including...

The Iowa City Pedestrian Mall is seen on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

IC Downtown District launches Local Rewards program

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter May 1, 2023

The Iowa City Downtown District launched a new rewards program for shoppers to use. The rewards program was created to incentivize customers to shop at small businesses. They are rewarded with every...

Adrienne Combs restocks bagels at the Food For Thought Cafe in the Learning Commons of the Main Library on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

UI students with on-campus jobs found to excel more than those with off-campus or no jobs at all

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 30, 2023

A University of Iowa study found that students who choose to work on-campus jobs, rather than those who work off-campus jobs or who do not have a job, excel more in important areas. The UI...

A Proterra ZX5 electric bus operated by Iowa City Transit serves Route 4 Free Downtown Shuttle in front of the University of Iowa Main Libraries on Feb. 21, 2023.

Greenhouse gas emissions decrease in Johnson County

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 30, 2023

A recent report from Johnson County shows greenhouse gas emissions lowered over the past 10 years, with a decrease of roughly 28 percent. The county will take the results of its report and...

The Oracles of Iowa City Mural at the Old Capitol Parking Ramp in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

New $67,000 contract between ICPD and the UI Public Policy Center to analyze racial profiling in traffic stops

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 30, 2023

The Iowa City Department of Public Safety and the University of Iowa Public Policy Center are taking a closer look at racial disparities during traffic stops conducted by local law enforcement. The...

Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announces re-election plans

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 30, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced his run for Councilor John Thomas’ council seat, which will be vacant in January 2024. The city council elected Dunn in January to fill the At-Large...

Chairperson Lisa Green-Douglass and supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz listen to a presentation during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Johnson County to provide Shelter House $60,000 for eviction diversion services

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 27, 2023

The Johnson County nonprofit Shelter House has plans to use a $60,000 grant of American Rescue Plan Act money to help tenants pay overdue rent.  The county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted...