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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

The Voxman Music Building is seen on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

UI Trumpet Studio to present unique holiday performance, ‘Inside Out’

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter December 8, 2021

The University of Iowa Trumpet Studio will perform its annual holiday concert this Friday, experimenting with the performances in a unique way. Trumpet Studio members learned each holiday song by...

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa from South East Polk announces his commitment play football for the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa commits to Iowa over Ohio State, Notre Dame

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2021

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa committed to the University of Iowa over Ohio State and Notre Dame, his other finalists, on Wednesday. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder is the No. 1 safety and No. 11 overall...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Man accused of FIJI sexual assault arrested on harassment charge

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 8, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual assault. Carson Steffen, one of the two men accused by University of Iowa student Makéna Solberg of sexual assault in 2020, was arrested...

Heartlanders head coach Gerry Fleming speaks with the team during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleye at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Walleye won against the Heartlanders, 10-1.

Iowa Heartlanders prepped for homestand against Toledo Walleye

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 7, 2021

The Toledo Walleye have been a thorn in the side of the Iowa Heartlanders throughout the 2021-22 season. In the four matchups between the two teams, the Walleye have gone 4-0, outscoring the Heartlanders,...

Iowa City Urban Planning’s Senior Planner Anne Russett poses for a photo at City Hall in Downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. Russett is a part the team behind the development the South District in Iowa City that is focusing on affordable housing options.

Iowa City begins rezoning process for south district, emphasize walkability and affordability

Sam Knupp, News Reporter December 7, 2021

Iowa City has started the process of rezoning the south district, emphasizing affordable housing and walkability. The area will be rezoned using a form-based code, placing focus on providing a variety...

The University of Iowa Faculty Council meet over Zoom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The meeting composed primary of discussing the University’s current Covid-19 vaccination policies. (Jake Wicks/The Daily Iowan)

UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees decline in number of visitors from 2020 to 2021

Kate Perez, News Reporter December 7, 2021

Visits to The University of Iowa Office of the Ombudsperson declined 13 percent in the past year, its annual report revealed. According to the office’s 2020-2021 report, the number of visitors...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

Federal vaccine mandate on hold as UI awaits result of lawsuits

Kate Perez, News Reporter December 7, 2021

The University of Iowa’s requirement that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 will be on hold as federal lawsuits regarding the order are ruled on, Faculty Senate President Teresa...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach backs down Samford guard Kathleen Wheeler during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Samford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Feuerbach had nine total points.The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 91-54.

No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball primed for top-15 matchup in Ames

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter December 7, 2021

For the first time as a Hawkeye, sophomore guard Kylie Feuerbach will travel to Iowa State and take on the school she once called home. Feuerbach transferred from Iowa State to Iowa following the...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI ordered to pay nearly $2 million after lawsuit over deregistering two religious student organizations

Kate Perez, News Reporter December 7, 2021

The Iowa State Appeal Board approved two orders from the U.S. District Court on Monday, ordering the University of Iowa to pay nearly $2 million in lawsuits against the University of Iowa for deregistering...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at the Senior Center during an Iowa City City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec, 7, 2021. City Council Members discussed the new redistricting plan for Iowa City.

Iowa City City Council members weigh population, accessibility, when deciding new precincts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 7, 2021

Iowa City City Council members are focusing on leaving room for population growth and keeping polling places within precincts as they start the process to approve new maps to establish new voting precincts...

A protester holds a sign at a meeting of the Board of Directors at the Iowa City Community School District Administration Building in Iowa City Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. Community members protested after a video surfaced on social media of an Iowa City West High School student using a racial slur and blackface.

Iowa City School Board members commit to efforts to combat racism following student input

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 7, 2021

Iowa City Community School District board members plan to focus on the causes and effects of systematic racism on education after students voiced their concerns about racist incidents in community...