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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Paula Scanlan, former teammate of transgender athlete Lia Thomas, speaks during a Young American’s for Freedom sponsored event at Iowa Memorial Union’s Black Box theatre on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Former UPenn swimmer Paula Scanlan lectures at UI

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg March 25, 2024

Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Paula Scanlan gave a lecture and Q&A about her advocacy for women’s sports in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Black Box Theatre in Iowa City Monday night....

Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Old Capitol in Iowa City to raise awareness on transgender discrimination on International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, 2023. This Trans Day of Visibility is sponsored by the Today You, Tomorrow Me mutual aid group.

Johnson County activists to hold events leading up to Transgender Day of Visibility

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter March 24, 2024

Johnson County activists will host several events celebrating the Transgender Day of Visibility this week, starting Sunday. Organizers say the celebration comes as some proposed bills in the Iowa Legislature...

Photo contributed from Anna Banowsky

UI graduate student plans to run for Iowa House seat

Jack Moore, News Editor March 4, 2024

Anna Banowsky, a 26-year-old University of Iowa graduate student, announced her bid for the Iowa House on Saturday. Banowsky said she plans to run because residents of Iowa House District 92, which...

Vince Everett Ellison holds up a photo of Iowa City activist graffiti during a guest lecture at the IMU on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Ellison is a conservative speaker invited by YAF who opposes DEI and abortion. Two dozen protesters played a “bingo board” made out of Ellison’s talking points.

Iowa YAF brings Vince Everett Ellison to IMU, protesters raise money for reproductive health care

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg February 26, 2024

As Iowa lawmakers consider legislation to codify the Iowa Board of Regents’ efforts to reduce the number of diversity equity and inclusion offices in Iowa’s public universities, anti-DEI advocate...

Members of the Johnson County Democratic Party’s Central Committee meet at Carpenters Local in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 1, 2024. The committee was voting on whether to censure the Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith.

Resolution to denounce JoCo attorney for protester arrests fails after heated debate

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor February 2, 2024

In a packed room at the Carpenters Union Local 1260 at 1008 William St., the Johnson County Democrats Central Committee voted against a proposed resolution Thursday night to censure county attorney...

Conservative activist Yeonmi Park speaks at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Main Lounge in an event sponsored by Young Americans for Freedom on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023. Yeonmi Park described defecting from North Korea and her experiences with communism.

North Korean defector Yeonmi Park speaks at Iowa Memorial Union

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 15, 2023

A crowd of around 150 University of Iowa students gathered at the IMU on Tuesday to hear North Korean defector and author Yeonmi Park.  Park, invited by the UI conservative student group Young...

Calvin Moulton places flags in the shape of a star at a Young Americans for Freedom display of Israeli flags at Hubbard Park in support of Israeli hostages on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Members of the organization gathered at Hubbard Park to set up at 6 a.m. The display will be up all all day ending with the vigil at 6 p.m.

Conservative UI students demonstrate in support of Israel

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 13, 2023

The University of Iowa conservative student group Young Americans for Freedom at Iowa, or YAF, planted 200 Israeli flags in the shape of the Star of David in Hubbard Park on Monday. The student group...

Kiana Shevling-Major speaks during a University of Iowa Democrats meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

University Democrats at Iowa faces leadership changes, meeting with IDP Chair Rita Hart

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 13, 2023

Leaders from the University Democrats at Iowa student organization will meet with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart this week following a dispute over an Instagram post by the UI Democrats that...

Iowa City City Council candidate Josh Moe and mayor Bruce Teague hug during a watch party for Moe at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. According to current results, Moe was elected At-Large and placed second with 5,909 votes.

Photos: 2023 general election watch parties in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff, Photojournalist November 8, 2023

Iowa City City Council and School Board Candidates held watch parties around Iowa City on Wednesday. Results for the races are currently unofficial but will be finalized over the next few weeks. Currently,...

Dawn Frary picks up a sticker at the Iowa City Community School District administration building on Dodge Street during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.  Iowa City residents voted Tuesday for city and school board elections. Seven candidates are vying for four spots on the Iowa City Community School Board. Four seats are available on the Iowa City City Council and two At-Large, one District A, and one District C are also open. Frary voted with candidates that believe students should not have limited reading options and are supportive of queer and nonbinary kids.

Photos: 2023 General Election in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff November 7, 2023

Iowa City residents voted in the general election at numerous polling locations around town during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voting started at 7 a.m. and ended at 8 p.m. Iowa City residents voted...

Chloe Cole, an activist, speaks at an event hosted by Young Americans for Freedom in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Blackbox Theather in lowa City on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the Madison and Jefferson Streets intersection. The protest concluded in front of University of lowa President’s Residence on Church Street.

UI political student groups navigate tension on campus

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor October 17, 2023

Chants of “trans lives matter,” “trans rights are human rights,” and “f*** all fascists” rang out on Oct.16 as protesters walked circles in the crosswalks of the intersection of Madison...

UI students protest self-identified detransitioner Chloe Cole at IMU lecture

Liam Halawith and Roxy Ekberg October 17, 2023

Nearly 150 University of Iowa students protested Chloe Cole, who identifies as a detransitioner, during her speech at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday night.  The UI chapter of Young Americans...