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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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The Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Letter to the Editor | Be sure you are registered and vote for Finlayson on June 8

April 29, 2021

I support Scott Finlayson for the June 8 Johnson County Election to fill the 21 months left of Janelle Rettig’s term. Finlayson has the expertise we need for knowing the county. He served four years...

Hawkeyes compete during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa track and field set to compete at Billy Hayes Invitational

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter April 29, 2021

This weekend, the University of Iowa track and field teams will travel to Bloomington, Indiana, to compete at the 2021 Billy Hayes Invitational. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. Friday morning with...

A sapling is seen in Court Hill Park on Thursday, April 29, 2021. As a part of Iowa City’s Project 51, 60 trees were planted in Court Hill Park and 400 trees were planted throughout Iowa City in 2020.

(Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City plants 400 trees in 2020, looks to break planting record in 2021

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 29, 2021

After breaking records for tree-planting in 2020, the City of Iowa City is planning to plant a more diverse and plentiful selection of trees in 2021. The city announced earlier this month that Iowa...

Photo of Olivia Clement. Contributed.

Playwrights virtually return to the New Play Festival following its cancellation last year

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter April 29, 2021

This year, the Theatre Department is virtually hosting the annual New Play Festival, which allows graduate playwrights to present their work and get feedback from professionals. The event was canceled...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Thursday, April 1 at an Iowa GOP regional reception in Cedar Rapids at the Elmcrest Country Club.

Opinion | Ernst’s newest beef with Biden

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist April 29, 2021

To those concerned: the liberal agenda is not coming for your burgers. Earlier this month, Sen. Joni Ernst published a column decrying the “war on meat.” Pushing back against the perceived liberal...

The Ped Mall is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Iowa City residents must continue to support the local economy

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor April 29, 2021

As life is slowly beginning to return to a sense of normalcy, it is easy to forget that locally owned businesses are continuing to face financial hardships as a lingering result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Back...

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

Opinion | COVID-19 has shown how UI student organizations are important

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor April 29, 2021

The University of Iowa has well over 200 student organizations and activities to take part in, and students have plenty of opportunities to socialize with one another. This would be the case during...

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Iowa City Poetry al Fresco to bring evening of outdoor poetry readings

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter April 29, 2021

This May Day, residents of the historic Northside neighborhood will open their front porches to the literature lovers of Iowa City to enjoy an evening of outdoor poetry readings from local poets of...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld listens to UI senior from Student Government Diversity Committee Chair Adetayo Oladele-Ajose during a meeting at the Afro-American Cultural Center on Monday, August 29, 2016. The group discussed both short and longterm plans for a cultural houses on campus. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Bruce Harreld says he hopes deferred compensation is earmarked for relocation of cultural centers

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 29, 2021

Outgoing University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told the state Board of Regents on Thursday he had "always planned" to use any deferred compensation for relocating cultural centers to the heart...

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

University of Iowa to introduce Office of Institutional Equity to concentrate on civil rights, sexual misconduct, Title IX concerns

Isabel Tuisl, News Reporter April 29, 2021

The University of Iowa is  create a new office in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion that will streamline parts of three separate offices that handle reports of sexual misconduct, free...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Police investigating Iowa City shooting death

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 29, 2021

Iowa City police reported they are investigating the death of a man in a shooting on Wednesday night. Officers on Wednesday responded to a report of shots fired on the 2400 Block of Lakeside Drive,...

The Old Capitol is seen on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

University of Iowa to hold forums for three Graduate College dean candidates

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 29, 2021

Three finalists for the dean of the Graduate College will field questions at public forums next week, the UI announced on Thursday. The position is filled internally, and is open to tenured full...