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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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Lauren Haldeman and Stephen Lovely chat during an episode of the podcast Sad Me of the Past in Phillips Hall on Oct. 31. Along with Danny Khalastchi, the three host guests from the Iowa Writer’s Workshop.

‘Sad Me of the Past’ podcast connects Iowa writers to their younger selves

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 31, 2024

The University of Iowa Writing Department created a podcast for writers affiliated with the university to dig deep into their writing portfolios from years prior and analyze not only the work, but...

Alexander Barloon and fellow students paint a mural down the block of Brown Street for Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City on Oct. 29. The mural, “Grand Entrance,” depicts iconic images of Iowa City.

Student-led mural celebrates Iowa City landmarks

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 31, 2024

Alex Barloon, a fourth-year computer science student at the University of Iowa, led the creation of a community mural on Brown St., enlisting the help of friends and local residents to celebrate iconic...

Sydney Becker works at the Women’s Resource And Action Center in Iowa City on Oct. 17. Becker is the sexual assault services campus coordinator and has been working for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program for three months. New services have been offered for a month now since RVAP was officially absorbed into DVIP.

DVIP marks first month after absorbing RVAP services

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 31, 2024

In the wake of the college “red zone,” campus organizations like the University of Iowa sorority Alpha Chi Omega have been trying to aid in the fight against sexual assault and domestic violence...

Calvin Hall, where the Office of Admissions for the University of Iowa is located, sits in the sun on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

Counseling service works for UI’s military community

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 30, 2024

On the second floor of Calvin Hall lies a space for veterans and military-connected students. With a newly renovated student lounge and study area complete with a coffee machine and free snacks, the...

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Corda Credit Union breaks ground in Johnson County

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 30, 2024

More and more people are turning to national and global banks and quickly growing fintech companies for loans and banking services. Growth in banking services, for Iowans, appears to be an important...

Nurse Dom Mascardo holds up a COVID shot in the Iowa Memorial Union QuickCare on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Less students are receiving the booster shot this winter than in previous years.

Johnson County and UI Health Care promote vaccinations

Jacob Calvin, New Reporter October 30, 2024

Respiratory virus season is officially here. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, has recently reported that this respiratory disease season is expected to have a...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Iowa City man was arrested after parodying a police detective on Twitter

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 30, 2024

Daniel Kauble was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly violating a no contact order stemming from a Twitter account he used to impersonate University of Iowa Detective Ian Mallory.  Kauble spent...

Police lights are seen flashing after a traffic stop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Woman charged for stabbing two victims at The Haven, including a pregnant woman

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 30, 2024

Lacey Bode, 35, has been arrested in connection to a stabbing Sunday at The Haven, which left a pregnant woman and another victim injured. According to the criminal complaint, Iowa City Police officers...

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‘We can not forget about rural America’: UI researchers working towards accessible transportation

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 29, 2024

It is a freezing day in January 2024. 18-year-old Hannah Gross cannot leave her farm because fresh snow consumes the gravel roads that are too dangerous to travel on, and no one can get to her family’s...

Illustration by Amy Scott

Johnson County law enforcement report no rape kit backlog in Iowa

Grace Olson, News Editor October 29, 2024

According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, a sexual assault occurs every 68 seconds in the U.S. If a victim of sexual assault decides to press charges, a crucial piece of evidence...

UI Health Care Medical Center is seen on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2024. A confirmed diagnosis of a patient with Lassa fever was reported on Monday, Oct. 28.

UI Health Care confirms case of Lassa fever

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 29, 2024

University of Iowa Health Care confirmed the diagnosis of a patient with Lassa fever in a statement on Monday evening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as...

Customers enter Chicken Salad Chick during its opening on Corridor Way in Coralville on Oct. 16. The restaurant has 13 different chicken salad flavors.

Iowa’s first Chicken Salad Chick opens in Coralville

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 29, 2024

Despite the chilly morning air, many eager customers stood patiently in line as Chicken Salad Chick opened its doors to the public. Groups stood huddled against each other and the outside walls as...