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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 plot of land on 1002 N Summit Street as seen in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The Iowa City City Council recently approved the $750,000 purchase of 1002 and 1006 N Summit St.

Iowa City purchases empty lots to construct affordable housing units

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Iowa City is in the early stages of constructing around 30 affordable housing units on North Summit Street. Tracy Hightshoe, the city’s director of neighborhood and development services, said...

Photo courtesy of Larry Lynn Gullett's obituary

Former Johnson County Conservation director leaves legacy of Land Back

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Larry Gullett, the longtime Johnson County Conservation director who played a pivotal role in returning seven acres of ancestral land to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, died last month, leaving...

Photo illustration by DI Staff

Johnson County sees slight spike in COVID-19 cases

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Johnson County is seeing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases as the fall flu season starts. The county health department is encouraging people to get tested and vaccinated for the new season. According...

University of Iowa Dean of the College of Nursing Julie Zurwic poses for a portrait at the UI College of Nursing building on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Zurwic became the dean in the fall of 2017.

Iowa established as top nursing school in national rankings

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 14, 2024

The University of Iowa College of Nursing was recently ranked the number one public program and fourth overall, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report college rankings, tied with Ohio State...

Marissa Majewski and Charlie Brink cheer through a megaphone for runners crossing the finish line during the Zeta Tau Alpha 25th 5K run for breast cancer education and awareness in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The sorority raised almost $20,000 and had over 100 participants.

Photos: Zeta Tau Alpha 25th Annual 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness

Ava Neumaier and Ethan McLaughlin October 14, 2024

Over a hundred participants registered to run in the Zeta Tau Alpha 25th Annual 5K for breast cancer education and awareness in Iowa City on Sunday. Families and students gathered at a brisk, windy...

Pro-Palestine protesters interact with pro-Israel protesters during an International Day of Action protest by Iowans for Palestine at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. With the anniversary of Oct. 7, University entities have been working to ensure that free speech is protected around campus.

Free expression on full display after one year of war in Gaza

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 13, 2024

One year since the Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel, groups on campus and throughout the Iowa City area are reflecting on how free speech has been expressed in the past year at the University of Iowa. With...

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Former Iowa resident and public health icon visits the UI

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 13, 2024

Callaghan Auditorium inside the University of Iowa College of Public Health building was flooded with excitement on Friday morning. Around 200 people, including public health students, Ph.D. candidates,...

Johnson County recycling coordinator provides sustainable tips for Halloween

Johnson County recycling coordinator provides sustainable tips for Halloween

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 13, 2024

As Halloween approaches, Iowa City officials are reminding residents about the importance of sustainable waste management during the holiday. Recycling Coordinator Jane Wilch, in a recent Iowa City...

Iowa City firefighters respond to an active fire at the Advanced Technology Lab on the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The Office of the State Fire Marshal has issued an open burn ban across Johnson County due to extremely dry conditions.

Burn ban put into effect across Johnson County

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 13, 2024

Due to recent vegetation fires over the past few weeks and the beginning of dry season, an open burn ban has officially been implemented across Johnson County. The county is one piece in a state-wide...

An elk’s epic journey across Iowa ends in LeClaire

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 13, 2024

A wandering 600-pound elk, whose remarkable journey through Eastern Iowa fascinated locals for over a year, met an unfortunate end last Friday when it was struck and killed on Interstate 80 near LeClaire,...

The Iowa City Community School District sign as seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 4, 2024. Johnson County schools have filled teaching vacancies despite a national shortage.

Johnson County schools report shortages in paraprofessionals

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor October 13, 2024

Iowa schools are entering another year of teacher and staff shortages, but schools in Johnson County continue to report near-full teaching staff. However, schools in and surrounding Iowa are experiencing...

Pedestrians walk across the Iowa Ave pedestrian bridge in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Due to cracks and deterioration, the pedestrian bridge will be closed for repairs in the summer of 2025.

Pedestrian bridge to medical campus receiving repairs in summer 2025

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter October 13, 2024

The pedestrian bridge that leads to the University of Iowa medical campus will receive a facelift next summer. According to Iowa City City Council meeting documents, a 2019 inspection found deterioration...