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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Automated Driving Systems for Rural America presented its two-and-a-half-year research project on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The vehicle has light detection and ranging camera, computer vision systems, and RADARs to detect its surroundings. It also includes a safety driver at all times. Professor Daniel V. McGehee, Director of the Driving Safety Research Institute, explained that this would be the first time this kind of data will be looked at globally and used as a building block for the next generation.

UI Driving Safety Research Institute unveils autonomous vehicle designed for rural roads

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 13, 2023

On Tuesday morning, a dozen journalists gathered at the University of Iowa Driving Safety Research Institute, also known as the National Advanced Driving Simulator, facility.  The institute held...

The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Iowa City City Council approves resolution for fare-free transit pilot program

Archie Wagner, Summer News Editor June 6, 2023

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its June 6 formal meeting that will initiate a two-year zero-fare pilot program on Iowa City transit routes.  The program is expected...

Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Iowa City City Council passes resolution for Child Care Wage Enhancement Program

Archie Wagner, Summer News Editor June 6, 2023

The Iowa City City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night that would increase staff wages at eligible child care centers up to $2.  The Child Care Wage Enhancement Program was...

Photo: Memorial for Waterloo woman killed in car accident

Photo: Memorial for Waterloo woman killed in car accident

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor June 1, 2023

A memorial for 22-year-old Jennifer Russell is seen at the intersection of Court Street and Seventh Avenue in Iowa City on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Iowa State Patrol announced that 17-year-olds Elijah...

Contributed photo by Krista Hershberger.

Nancy Bird appointed to lead Iowa City Area Development, Iowa City Area Business Partnership

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 26, 2023

The Iowa City Area Business Partnership and Iowa City Area Development are set to merge this summer on July 1, and the new entity has announced Nancy Bird will be its CEO and president. The news...

The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Iowa City Police arrest second person in connection to H-Bar shooting last year

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 25, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department has made a second arrest in connection to the shooting that occurred outside H-Bar in October last year. Coralville man Tramon Robinson, 24, was arrested and charged...

Photo contributed by Chris Brewer.

UI announces new vice president of medical affairs and dean of Carver College of Medicine

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 23, 2023

The University of Iowa announced Tuesday, May 23 that it selected Denise Jamieson to be the next vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine at the UI. It ends the...

Johnson County Courthouse.

Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of Iowa City in ​​police wrongful prosecution case

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 19, 2023

The Iowa Supreme Court released its opinion the morning of Friday, May 19, in the case of an Iowa City man who was charged with and later acquitted by a jury of sexual abuse in 2013. The case involved...

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Second man arrested in connection to Iowa City shooting that injured one

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 18, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department announced that a second man has been arrested for the May 13 shooting near the intersection of North Gilbert Street and Iowa Avenue. In a press release Thursday,...

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Iowa City Police make arrest following Saturday night shooting

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 16, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department announced on Tuesday that an arrest was made related to the Saturday, May 13, shooting.  According to a press release, police arrested Alexander Voudhivong, 22,...

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Iowa City Police continue investigation of shooting early Sunday morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 14, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Iowa City Police Department is looking for two men with guns after a shooting early Sunday morning. Around 11:54 p.m. on Saturday, May...

Two victims confirmed after men spotted with guns, shots fired Sunday morning

Two victims confirmed after men spotted with guns, shots fired Sunday morning

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 13, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Two victims have been confirmed after two men were spotted with guns and shots were fired near the corner of Iowa Avenue and North Gilbert Street...