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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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Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Co-Owner and General Manager Chris Querrey carries glasses at Wig & Pen Pizza Pub in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Photos: Wig & Pen Pizza

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor September 19, 2023

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub employees work on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The establishment was purchased in 1993 by Richard "DQ" Querrey. DQ's son Chris Querrey is the co-owner and started working there during...

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IC passes zoning changes to increase affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Housing supply and affordability in Iowa City may see positive progress as a result of various zoning code changes approved by the city council in a 5-1 vote Tuesday night. The changes include a...

State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Regents ask Iowa Legislature for $14.8 million appropriations bump

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 19, 2023

The state Board of Regents is requesting $619 million from the Iowa Legislature in funding for the next budget year — a sizable decrease from last year after its full request wasn’t granted.  The...

A podium sits in the Iowa Memorial Union during a lecture organized by the University of Iowa Chapter of YAF for Matt Walsh’s “What Is a Woman?” documentary on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Prior to the lecture, progressive students called for the lecture to be suspended because of Walsh’s transphobic remarks and organized protests.

UI Young Americans for Freedom to host ‘detransitioner’ at IMU

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 19, 2023

The University of Iowa chapter of Young Americans for Freedom will host Chloe Cole, a 19-year-old “detransitioner,” in the Iowa Memorial Union in October. The conservative student group previously...

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Co-Owner and General Manager Chris Querrey picks up a drink at Wig & Pen Pizza Pub on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Father and son duo build legacy at Wig & Pen

Graci Moore, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Co-owner of the Wig & Pen Pizza Pub Richard Querrey purchased the Iowa City pizza place in 1993 and is working to leave a legacy to his son, Chris Querrey. Known for its Chicago-style deep dish...

The City Park Pool is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Public input for City Park Pool to take place soon

Jack Moore, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Iowa City Park Pool’s reconstruction is underway as City of Iowa City officials look to gather feedback from residents on what the new pool should look like. After unanimous approval to replace...

Dr. Bob Kirby, director of the UI Office of Undergraduate Research (O.U.R.), discusses methods to promote student involvement in research at a weekly meeting with O.U.R. staff and ambassadors in Gilmore Hall on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. The Office of Undergraduate Research, formerly ICRU, hosts events, workshops and presentations at student organization meetings and classes to promote undergraduate research.

Undergraduates at the UI get involved in research

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Undergraduate students at the University of Iowa are finding research opportunities in and outside of the STEM field from assisting studies on artificial intelligence in job interviews to nuclear power. Nearly...

Dr. Oluwafemi Adeagbo (left) and Dr. Oluwaseun Badru (right) pose for a portrait in the UI College of Public Health Building on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

UI researchers investigate stigma behind HIV

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 19, 2023

Stigma plays an incredibly large role in the lives of those with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV. University of Iowa researchers Oluwafemi Adeagbo and Oluwaseun Badru are taking a magnifying...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City schools implement indoor interactive playground

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 18, 2023

Elementary students across Iowa City have started to use a new indoor interactive learning playground in their physical education classes. The virtual environment has changed the way in which students...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City police arrest man who made sexual comments to junior high students

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department arrested the man who made sexual comments to two junior high students last week. On Monday, police arrested Brayton Kylar Reynolds, 29, of Iowa City, charging him...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI ‘writing school’ rank slips, nursing school fourth in the nation in latest report

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 17, 2023

The University of Iowa fell in the overall rank for American universities, according to this year’s college rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The UI’s ranking dropped to fifth for writing,...

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Iowa City police request help finding missing teen

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter September 15, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is seeking information regarding missing teen Bridget Stone. Stone, 15, was last seen on Monday at West High School, according to a press release from the police...