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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

The Daily Iowan

A basket with chips and queso paired with a margarita is seen at Taco Depot III in Cedar Rapids on Monday, April 20, 2023.

New taco restaurant to open in downtown Iowa City

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 25, 2023

A taco restaurant native to Cedar Rapids is coming to downtown Iowa City. The restaurant, named Taco Depot, is opening this summer in the location that was once occupied by Tiki Tacos ‘n...

Contributed photo by Anne Langebartels

IC food waste education program celebrates first year, recent waste reductions

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 25, 2023

  One year after Iowa City’s Love Food, Fight Waste started, food waste in the landfill has slightly decreased. The program aims to educate the community about how they can diminish...

Board of Regents President Michael Richards listens to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Regents to still conduct DEI study after anti-DEI bill dies

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 25, 2023

The state Board of Regents continues to study diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at all regent institutions after recent DEI bills in the Iowa Legislature didn’t move forward. House...

The Burlington Street Dam on the Iowa River is seen on Monday Feb. 13, 2023.

Iowa River Powerhouse Dam more damaged than previously thought

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 24, 2023

The Iowa River Powerhouse Dam was found to have more deficiencies than previously believed, prompting the City of Iowa City to bring on another consultant to further assess the damage. This additional...

A missing persons poster is seen on the corner of South Gilbert and South Linn streets in Iowa City on Sunday, April 16, 2023. 20-year-old Cris Martinez was last seen around 1 a.m. on Saturday.

Body found in Iowa River identified as Cristian Martinez

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 24, 2023

The Johnson County Medical Examiner confirmed the body found in the Iowa River on Saturday is Cristian Martinez. Martinez had been missing since the early morning hours of April 15 after he was...

The new Pride Alliance Center is seen on Melrose Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Pride Alliance Center to open a new location this fall

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 23, 2023

The University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center will open its new location at 601 Melrose Ave. this fall after having its initial location closed. Originally, the Pride Alliance Center operated out...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes a photo with Coralville Community food Pantry workers during a charity event at the Coralville food pantry on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Caitlin Clark partners with a local food pantry to raise over $66,000

Iowa women’s basketball guard and National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark is teaming up with a Johnson County food pantry to raise money for residents facing food insecurity. When the Iowa women’s...

Michael Martin, lead barista at Coffee Emporium in Iowa City, makes coffee on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Coffee Emporium, formerly High ground Coffee, recently underwent a name change due to new ownership.

New coffee franchise opens in place of High Ground Cafe

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 23, 2023

Almost a month after opening, the Coffee Emporium on Iowa City’s Northside is seeing an influx of customers. The new shop opened April 4 in what was once High Ground Cafe at 301 E. Market St.,...

A missing persons poster is seen on the corner of South Gilbert and South Linn streets in Iowa City on Sunday, April 16, 2023. 20-year-old Cris Martinez was last seen around 1 a.m. on Saturday.

Body believed to be Cristian Martinez found in Iowa River

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor April 22, 2023

Iowa City police recovered a body from the Iowa River Saturday afternoon believed to be Cristian Martinez, 20, of Muscatine, who went missing last week. Martinez was last seen on April 15 at around...

Burge Residence hall in Iowa City Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Regents approve 4 percent increase for 2023-24 UI housing and dining plans

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 20, 2023

The state Board of Regents approved a proposed 4.2 percent rate increase on the most popular residence halls and meal plans for all regent universities beginning this summer and into the 2023-2024...

A damaged house is seen at the corner of Old Oak Ridge and Highway F62 in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people.

UI receives approval for tornado damage repair emergency contract

Kate Perez, News Editor April 20, 2023

RELATED: UI to request to terminate two degrees  The University of Iowa received the state Board of Regents’s approval to start renovating a university building in Coralville that was damaged...

Board of Regents president Mike Richards is seen during the board of regents meeting on April 6, 2021 at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI to pursue seven projects capital across campus

Kate Perez, News Editor April 20, 2023

RELATED: UI requests approval to raze Pride Alliance Center, South Quadrangle building The University of Iowa received approval from the state Board of Regents to move ahead with plans for seven...