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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 tassel sits on a graduates head during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

Photos: 2023 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor May 13, 2023

Graduates were recognized during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The ceremony marks one of two...

Police make arrests following Gilbert Street stabbing investigation

Police make arrests following Gilbert Street stabbing investigation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 11, 2023

Iowa City police arrested two suspects related to a May 6 stabbing on Gilbert Street. Police responded to reports of a “large fight” around 2 a.m. on May 6 near the 300 Block of S. Gilbert St.,...

Attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes flees to Jordan

Attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes flees to Jordan

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 9, 2023

Former University of Iowa student and attempted murder suspect Ali Younes has fled the U.S.,  the Johnson County Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. The attorney’s office released Tuesday...

David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

Regents to consider tuition increases at Iowa’s three public universities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 9, 2023

Students at Iowa’s three regent universities could be subject to a 3.5 percent tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year. The state Board of Regents received a proposal that outlines...

Madison Bartlett poses for a portrait at Art Building West on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Bachelor of Fine Arts graphic design graduate learned who she is through trial-and-error

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter May 8, 2023

Cedar Rapids native Madison Bartlett can’t remember a time when she wasn’t surrounded by art. Bartlett said it has always been her outlet for self-expression. Barlett’s identical twin...

Kimberly Fiock holds a brain at UI Medical Laboratories in Iowa City on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Two UI doctorates to continue research following graduation

Natalie Miller, News Reporter May 8, 2023

University of Iowa graduate students Kara Carter and Kimberly Fiock are reaching the end of their educational journeys on a high note: as Graduate Research Excellence Award winners. Carter...

Contributed photo by Glen Waters II

UI grad to teach at Writers’ Workshop

Virginia Russell, News Reporter May 7, 2023

Glen Waters II has always found the path through academia exciting. From playing Division I football to pursuing poetry at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Waters has honed a diversity...

UI student Kyler Johnson poses for a portrait at the English-Philosophy Building in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Johnson received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award and will teach English in Brazil during 2023-2024.

UI grads go abroad following graduation

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter May 7, 2023

Two soon-to-be 2023 University of Iowa alumni have found unique opportunities to take their talents abroad following graduation. UI students Kyler Johnson and Raj Aditya will further their...

Law enforcement searching for attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes

Law enforcement searching for attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Design Editor May 6, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Iowa City area law enforcement are looking for former University of Iowa student and attempted murder...

Police investigating after stabbing occurs on Gilbert Street

Police investigating after stabbing occurs on Gilbert Street

Kate Perez, News Editor May 6, 2023

Iowa City police are continuing to search for a suspect after a stabbing occurred in the area of S. Gilbert Street and Burlington Street early Saturday morning. According to a City of Iowa City...

University of Iowa's student Disability Services Office is seen on September 3, 2020.

UI Disability Cultural Space undergoing planning for implementation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The University of Iowa is working to create a space on campus for students with disabilities, according to UI President Barbara Wilson. Wilson said in an interview with The Daily Iowan Tuesday that...

Members of the House congregate in the House Chamber after the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

New Iowa legislation could harm funding to the state’s water sensor network

Jack Moore, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The Iowa Senate recently passed budget spending bills that could eliminate funding for river and stream sensors that measure nitrate and phosphorus, which could create potential risks to conservation...