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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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An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Iowa City man pleads guilty to lesser charges after reaching plea agreement in terrorism case

Virginia Russell, News Reporter March 29, 2023

An Iowa City man who was charged with terrorism in July 2022 pleaded guilty to lesser charges after reaching a plea agreement. According to a police report, Nezzy Underscore Conway, 24, left explosive...

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Downtown Iowa City Starbucks employees plan to unionize

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 29, 2023

Amid a national push for worker unions, staff at the Starbucks in downtown Iowa City filed a petition to unionize on Monday.  The staff is planning to hold a vote in May, and if more than 70 percent...

Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

UI USG passes allocation legislation following heated contingency fund debate

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 29, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation to allocate money to a number of different organizations on Tuesday night following an engaged debate over the government’s...

Iowa City Community School District School board members listen to speakers during a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District continues planning for expansion of preschool program

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 29, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District continues to search for funding to create an expanded preschool system. Superintendent Matt Degner said at the school board meeting Tuesday that the municipalities...

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...

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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...