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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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An audience member holds a sign at an Iowa Board of Regents meeting during public comment on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Regents alter proposal banning required classes that teach DEI, CRT following backlash

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

The Iowa Board of Regents committed to altering a proposal Wednesday that would prohibit Iowa’s three public universities from requiring students to take a class that contains “substantial” content...

A blue tarp is seen on the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 21, 2023.

UI to renovate, expand Advanced Technologies Laboratory, Cambus maintenance facility

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

The Iowa Board of Regents is set to approve a number of renovations and additions to University of Iowa facilities on Thursday including the Iowa Advanced Technologies Laboratory, the Cambus maintenance...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UIHC to have “honest conversation about the feasibility” of new impatient tower with looming federal funding cuts

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

University of Iowa Healthcare executives will have to have an “honest conversation about the feasibility” of a new inpatient tower that is expected to cost $1.5 billion for its construction, UI...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Case of measles confirmed in Johnson County, third case in Iowa

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

An unvaccinated Johnson County child has been confirmed to have contracted measles, a highly contagious virus, after travelling internationally, state and local public health officials confirmed on...

Beth Goetz introduces new Iowa Women's Basketball Head Coach Jan Jensen during an introductory press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Iowa athletics creates new “Flight Funds” in wake of House settlement

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 10, 2025

University of Iowa Director of Athletics Beth Goetz announced the creation of a new “Flight Funds” program Tuesday that will allow Hawkeye fans to donate to the student athlete revenue sharing...

A North Liberty volunteer checks vegetables before the opening of the current North Liberty Food Pantry on Sept. 5. The pantry has recently seen a rise in the number of people they serve.

Iowa approved for waiver limiting choices on food assistance

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 22, 2025

Iowans using food assistance will no longer be able to buy soda or candy using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars after President Donald Trump’s administration granted Iowa’s request...

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington D.C. on April 7, 2025.

Iowa Republicans vote for tax cuts; slashing Medicaid, food assistance spending

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 22, 2025

Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation voted Thursday to advance a massive tax and spending cut bill championed by President Donald Trump. The bill would equate to a $3.7 trillion increase in...

The Iowa State Capitol as seen following the Condition of the State address in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The Iowa legislature allocated $204,638 to Informed Choices to be administered through HHS.

Iowa lawmakers pass $9.425 billion budget after a week of overtime

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 15, 2025

Iowa lawmakers passed a $9.425 billion budget to fund the state for the next fiscal year that starts on July 1. The budget uses $2 billion in reserve funds to fund the budget as state revenues are...

The inner dome of the Iowa State Capitol building is seen during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Iowa lawmakers gavel out of historic 2025 session

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor May 15, 2025

Gaveling out of the 2025 legislative session early Thursday morning, Iowa lawmakers ended the session with a flurry of bills, yet did not take action to lower property taxes — a top priority for...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares to enter the House of Representatives during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Reynolds’ legislative priorities pushed through

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor May 15, 2025

With lawmakers gaveling out of the 2025 legislative session early Thursday morning, several of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ priorities were pushed through, although many of her priorities were left until...

Chair of the Iowa Higher Education Committee Taylor R. Collins speaks during the second day of the 2025 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Collins has been serving as an Iowa State Representative since 2023.

Iowa lawmakers set eyes on higher education reform during legislative session

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor May 15, 2025

Iowa House Republicans promised a broad and wide-eyed review of Iowa’s higher education system at the beginning of the legislative session in January, however, some of their biggest reforms failed...

Hawkeye pitcher Jalen Adams warms up before the first softball game of the series between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights 4-3, taking the first game of the series.

Press Box Banter | As spring series comes to a close

Madeleine Willis, Senior Audio Producer May 14, 2025

On this episode of Press Box Banter, we deliver the latest updates on the House settlement, recap Iowa Football’s spring practice, and overview how spring sports concluded their seasons. Press Box...