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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa center Monika Czinano and forward AJ Ediger celebrate a three pointer during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32.

Iowa women’s basketball returns to court after COVID-19 pause

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2021

After a two-week long pause, Iowa women’s basketball will return to action on Thursday against Duke. The Hawkeyes had to cancel three consecutive games because of positive COVID-19 cases in the...

House of Gucci toes the line of greatness, but falls short

House of Gucci toes the line of greatness, but falls short

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 1, 2021

The wealth, the sophistication, the dark undertones — House of Gucci encapsulates all of this and more in its thrilling tale, detailing the life of the Gucci family. With incredible performances...

Students work on the concrete canoe project for the ASCE club in the Hydraulics Annex in Coralville on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.

Featured Photos: Canoe believe it!?

Larry Phan, Photojournalist December 1, 2021

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is housed in the Old Capitol Mall.

Iowa City man accused of assaulting two University of Iowa employees at Seamans Center

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 1, 2021

An Iowa City man was arrested Monday for assaulting two University of Iowa staff members  inside the Dean’s Office of the UI’s Seamans Center. Douglas Johnson, 56, of Iowa City, entered the...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Ops Blog | How should we respond to the omicron COVID-19 variant?

DI Opinions Staff December 1, 2021

Shahab Khan (Opinions Columnist): New COVID-19 variant just dropped, I think they are calling it the omicron variant? Hannah Pinski (Opinions and Amplify Editor): You’re right Shahab. It was first...

The mural entitled "Falling Upwards" fills the south side of a home on Dubuque Street in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, September 25, 2020. The mural, painted by Defy Studios of Minneapolis was commissioned by property owner Sam Stelter, a former University of Iowa student and Kappa-Sigma Beta-Rha member, who saw the mural as an opportunity to create conversation of individual experiences and the power of community.

Opinion | Take some time to acknowledge Iowa City’s public art

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist December 1, 2021

Walking downtown, colorful murals can be seen lining the brick antique buildings. One of my favorites is the Queen Fox mural by artist Ryan Bentzinger. The warm shades of orange, red, and white blend...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors hosts a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. At the meeting, Sam Jarvis discussed the COVID-19 booster shots. “We still want to prioritize those who are unvaccinated.”

Johnson County Public Health asks county to continue taking health precautions amid news of new COVID-19 variant

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter December 1, 2021

Johnson County Public Health is urging county residents to stay vigilant after the detection of the omicron COVID-19 variant, which was first detected in the U.S. Wednesday. The World Health Organization...

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Grassley says he’ll respect SCOTUS’s decision as it hears arguments in Mississippi abortion case

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor December 1, 2021

As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on a Mississippi abortion law banning the procedure 15 weeks after pregnancy, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said he hopes everyone will accept the judgment...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 1, 2021

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum has been named the Big Ten Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year, the conference announced on Wednesday. The junior from Solon, Iowa, becomes the ninth Hawkeye —...

At Large candidates Megan Alter, Jason Glass, Bruce Teague, and District B candidate Shawn Harmsen respond to questions prepared by the Johnson County League of Women Voters at City Hall Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

Iowa City City Council to restart search for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Facilitator, extend commission end date

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 30, 2021

The Iowa City City Council is advising the city’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission to put out another request for proposals for a facilitator to support the work of the commission after rejecting...