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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Assistant Iowa Athletics IT director charged with enticing a minor

Assistant Iowa Athletics IT director charged with enticing a minor

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 5, 2024

Iowa Athletics Assistant IT Director Mark Sevcik, 64, was charged with sending pornographic photos to a minor and asking her to perform sex acts with him. According to court documents, Sevcik, of Cedar...

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988 line increases helpline usage for local mental health crisis services

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 4, 2024

Local mental health crisis organizations have reported a significant uptick in the use of their services in the year and a half since the National Suicide Prevention Line rebranded to its three-digit...

Attendees dance during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Photos: University of Iowa Dance Marathon 30

DI Visuals Staff February 3, 2024

University of Iowa students and volunteers participated in Dance Marathon 30 on Friday and Saturday. This year's event raised $1,454,929.30, with the highest number of participants since before the...

Final fundraising numbers are raised during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Dancers raised $1,454,929.30 for the Stead Family Childrens Hospital.

UI Dance Marathon raises over $1.4 million

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 3, 2024

University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised over $1.4 million to end its 30th anniversary Big Event on Saturday night. The Big Event consists of a 24-hour dance party — starting at 7 p.m. on Friday...

The Municipal Airport is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.

Iowa City airport receives funding to install solar panels

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 3, 2024

The Iowa City Municipal Airport is set to receive $442,800 in federal funding to install a new solar panel system on airport grounds. The funding was announced Friday by the city of Iowa City, which...

Tess Haug, operations director for dance marathon, reacts while getting a haircut during the University of Iowa’s 30th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Haug was one of the students who donated their hair for pediatric cancer patients. She raised over $10,000 to shave her head.

Over 50 people donate their hair for UI Dance Marathon

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 3, 2024

University of Iowa fourth-year Tess Haug has waited to shave her head for a cause since middle school. After raising over $10,000, Haug finally got her chance. She donated her entire head of hair...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors sit at a panel during a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

JoCo Board of Supervisors signs resolution calling for ceasefire of Israel-Hamas war

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 1, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Thursday calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war. The resolution calls for aid in the return...

The Kirkwood Community College Regional Center at the University of Iowa is seen on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

UI, Kirkwood Community College create pathway for next generation of elementary education teachers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 1, 2024

The University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College started a partnership in August 2023 that provides a seamless transition between the two schools for students seeking elementary education licensure. Mark...

The Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

Iowa City officials explain ins and outs of zoning codes

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 1, 2024

Zoning has been discussed at several recent Iowa City City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, including a series of changes to the zoning code to increase flexibility and thus housing...

Photo contributed by the Iowa City Police Department.

Missing Iowa City teen located by police Thursday

Addie Zaputil, News Reporter February 1, 2024

Missing Iowa City teen Arali Agustin Sala, 16, was located on Thursday, according to a release from the Iowa City Police Department.  She was reported missing on Tuesday and was last seen on Sunday...

2320 Taylor Dr. is seen next to Wetherby Park in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.

Iowa City converting unused southside rental properties to affordable housing, park space

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 31, 2024

The City of Iowa City is considering demolishing an unused duplex near Wetherby Park to create more space for recreational facilities. The demolition would occur in mid-summer. This project stemmed...

Executive director Mark Braun listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Iowa Board of Regents seek student feedback on free speech in survey

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents is asking students from Iowa’s three public universities to take a survey to gauge how students and faculty feel about free speech issues. The regents sent the email...