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University of Iowa Environmental Coalition members and 100 Grannies members protest on the Pentacrest on Friday, April 16, 2021, over the use of pesticides. The groups listed all the pesticides used on campus along with their health and environmental effects.

Letter to the Editor | The University of Iowa needs to eliminate carbon emissions by 2030

April 25, 2021

The University of Iowa, like every other institution, small or large, public or private, needs to transition to carbon-free energy by 2030. You might tell me this is too soon, but the truth is that...

Ben Davis, chief of police, stands outside the Fayette Police Department on Thursday, April 8, 2021. The town of 1200 has a four-person police department, which is responsible for public safety within the city limits and on the Upper Iowa University campus.

In Focus | Iowa authorities split on how to balance accountability with privacy in releasing police videos

April 25, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in an occasional series called “In Focus” about public access to police body camera and in-car camera video in Iowa. By Erin Jordan, The Gazette,...

Iowa third basemen Matthew Sosa prepares to throw to first during a baseball game between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 15-4.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Northwestern

Jerod Ringwald, Photojournalist April 25, 2021

The Hawkeyes move their boat to the dock on Saturday, April 24, 2021. The Iowa Rowing Regatta was held at Lake MacBride.

Photos: Iowa rowing regatta

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist April 25, 2021

Photo of International Documentary Film Festival flyer. Contributed.

Iowa City International Film Festival to host three days of experimental nonfiction films

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter April 25, 2021

A group of University of Iowa cinema students joined forces this spring semester to cultivate a festival that would highlight aspects of community and push the boundaries of nonfiction filmmaking....

Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence Jr. leads the pack in the 400m dash premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Lawrence won with a time of 46.28. 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.

Iowa track and field records 19 career-bests at Illinois

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter April 25, 2021

The Iowa track and field team traveled to Champaign, Illinois, and competed at the Fighting Illini Big Ten Relays Friday and Saturday. Over the two days of competition in Illinois, the team recorded...

Iowa pitcher Cam Baumann throws a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 15-4. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye pitcher Cam Baumann impresses in 15-4 win over Northwestern

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 25, 2021

After two-straight subpar outings from its starting pitchers on Friday and Saturday, Iowa baseball received its first quality start of the weekend from junior right-handed hurler Cam Baumann Sunday. In...

Iowa utility player Denali Loecker steps on the base to get Northwestern’s pitcher/utility player Morgan Newport out during the Iowa Softball game against Northwestern on April 17, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Northwestern defeated Iowa 7-4.

Iowa softball loses series to Minnesota

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2021

For the third weekend in a row, Iowa softball went 1-3, this time against No. 24 Minnesota in Minneapolis. The Hawkeyes lost Friday’s game, 3-0, won the first Saturday game, 3-1, lost the second...

Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

University Lecture Committee hosts Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 25, 2021

NBA Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse talked about his journey from his small Iowa hometown to becoming a title-winning NBA coach during a Sunday afternoon lecture hosted by the University of Iowa’s...

Iowa rowing moves their boat to the dock on Saturday, April 24, 2021 during The Iowa Rowing Regatta at Lake MacBride. Iowa competed against Minnesota, Wisconsin, Drake, and Kansas during the one-day event.

Iowa rowing performs well despite lineup changes at Saturday’s home regatta

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 25, 2021

The No. 18 Iowa rowing team hosted its first home regatta in more than two years on Saturday morning at Lake MacBride in Solon. The Hawkeyes welcomed Drake, Kansas, No. 16 Minnesota, and No. 19 Wisconsin...

Editorial | Who should be the next leader at the UI

Editorial | Who should be the next leader at the UI

DI Editorial Board April 25, 2021

The next leader at the University of Iowa will face an unmatched number of headwinds in higher education. From COVID-19 financial losses to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, it’s important...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Fact Check | The facts behind funding Iowa’s public universities

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter April 25, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Sarah Watson If your time...