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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 group of people pose for their portraits and to show their signs on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Iowa Citizens for Community Change held the rally on the Riverside Dr. overpass.

Opinion | Biden’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas pollution by 2030 is the ambitious climate action we need

Grace Hildahl, Opinions Contributor May 5, 2021

When Donald Trump left office, environmentalists and nature lovers across the nation were able to let out a brief sigh of relief. Throughout his term, Trump trampled over and tossed countless environmental...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick takes a shot during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye on Wednesday.

Former Hawkeye CJ Fredrick signs with Kentucky men’s basketball

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor May 5, 2021

Former Hawkeye guard CJ Fredrick has officially signed with Kentucky men’s basketball, per a Wednesday afternoon release. Fredrick announced that he’d entered the transfer portal on April 19. 🖤💛...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Education free speech bill passes Iowa Senate unanimously, heads to Gov. Kim Reynolds

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter May 5, 2021

The Iowa Senate passed an amended version of House File 744, known as the education free speech bill, in a unanimous vote on Wednesday. The bill says that the state Board of Regents and directors of...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI reports one new case of COVID-19, encourages students to get vaccinated

Claire Benson, News Reporter May 5, 2021

Only one new positive case of COVID-19 has been reported since May 3 at the University of Iowa. The single case was reported to be a student, making the yearly total of positive cases rise to 3,181.  There...

Iowa's Alex Schaake drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf nabs sixth seed in Cle Elum NCAA regional

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 5, 2021

The Iowa men’s golf team earned the sixth seed in the Cle Elum regional during the NCAA men’s golf selection show Wednesday afternoon. The selection marks the program’s 11th trip to the regional...

Fabian Seafood, from Galveston, Texas, has been coming to Iowa City, IA for around 45 years to sell shrimp, snapper, and other various seafoods. They are seen in Iowa City on May 3, 2021.

Feature Photo: Selling shellfish

Kate Heston, Photojournalist May 5, 2021

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley waits for the ball during a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Iowa field hockey reignites national championship chase

Hannah Kinson, Photo Editor May 5, 2021

Coming off a Big Ten Tournament win in 2019, the Iowa field hockey team was forced to delay nearly an entire year of progress during 2020. The limitations of the pandemic interrupted training, team...

Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Outreach and Engagement Christine Getz presents during a college dean forum hosted by the University of Iowa over Zoom on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Graduate College Dean Search: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate Dean Christine Getz sets forth strategies for success while minding financial constraints

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter May 5, 2021

During this week’s first of three Graduate College Dean search forums, candidate Chirstine Getz revealed her plans to foster a prosperous University of Iowa Graduate College environment by exploring...

A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.

Three Democrats, one Republican vie for vacant Board of Supervisors seat

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter May 5, 2021

Following Janelle Rettig’s recent resignation from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, four candidates — three Democrats and one Republican — are seeking their party’s nomination in an...

Photos throughout Max Bolander's life with Ben Price are seen. Ben Price took his life after a positive COVID-19 diagnosis due to paranoia post-Covid, a phenomenon known as COVID-19 Psychosis. Price is survived by his wife Jennifer and his children, Jett, 17, and Maya, 14.

‘Ben didn’t kill Ben, COVID-19 did’: COVID-19 psychosis impacts Morris, Illinois family

Kate Heston, Photojournalist May 5, 2021

The temperature was approaching 35 degrees as Ben Price drove out to his farm on the last day of February this year. The farm was a happy place for the 48-year-old father and businessman. Just outside...

Iowa is spelled up using American Sign Language fingerspelling.

Deaf education in Iowa: a desire for access, communication, and a sense of belonging in school

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor May 4, 2021

Not being able to hear teachers coupled with feelings of isolation from her classmates caused Nichole Jergens to start struggling socially and academically in high school. Her parents, Janet and Matt...