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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

People wait for their vaccinations in the prayer room on Saturday, April 12, 2021. A clinic was being held by Hartig Pharmacy at the Al-Iman Mosque in Iowa City.

How independent pharmacies have stepped up to provide vaccination over the past year

Rin Swann, Projects reporter April 18, 2021

There is an expected sense of organization within one of the most widespread vaccination efforts in decades. Bright colored masks, the sharp smell of antiseptic, rigid social distancing, and cheery...

Regent President Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Governor appoints new members of Board of Regents

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 18, 2021

State Board of Regents President Mike Richards will continue for another six-year term. Richards, of West Des Moines, was appointed a regent May 6, 2016, by former Gov. Terry Branstad to fill the...

Photo of UI junior Elizabeth Wagner. Contributed.

Remote internships: part of the new normal

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 18, 2021

Last summer, University of Iowa junior Elizabeth Wagner worked eight-hour shifts at T.J. Maxx. When 5 p.m. hit, she returned home and logged onto Zoom to attend meetings for her remote internship for...

Iowa’s Alex Schaake embraces family members after winning the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Iowa won the invitational 24 under par.

Iowa men’s golf wins 2021 Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

After hitting his second shot into the par-five 15th hole a little bit off the bottom of the clubface, Iowa senior men’s golfer Alex Schaake sarcastically quipped “thin to win” as his ball flew...

Iowa all-around Bennet Huang competes on the parallel bars during the Iowa v. Nebraska men’s gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 406.700 - 406.650. Huang placed third on the parallel bars with a score of 13.750.

Iowa men’s gymnastics ends program with two All-Americans

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

Iowa men's gymnastics competed in its final competition in program history Saturday evening at the NCAA Championship Finals in Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. The program will be discontinued because...

Iowa forward Meike Ingles chest bumps the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match versus Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer claims Big Ten Tournament title

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

Iowa soccer's improbable run in the 2021 Big Ten Tournament reached new heights Sunday afternoon, as the Hawkeyes shut out Wisconsin, 1-0, to claim this year’s conference title at Jeffrey Field in...

Director of Online Learning for the Iowa City Community School District, Gregg Shoultz, poses for a portrait outside of the central office on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Longtime Iowa City Community School District administrator to take service overseas

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter April 18, 2021

Before Gregg Shoultz started his career in educational administration at the Iowa City Community School District, he taught in different parts of the world. "Before coming to Iowa City, I worked...

Ally Pronina

Opinion | How Turner syndrome inspired me to join the DI’s DEI Committee

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist April 18, 2021

Turner syndrome led me to one of the most impactful experiences. Having a medical condition that media organizations often overlook or misrepresent is what inspired me to join The Daily Iowan’s Diversity,...

Iowa utility player Lindy Milkowski watches the ball at bat during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Milkowski hits grand slam in Iowa softball’s 5-2 victory

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2021

Iowa softball had failed to get a home run in the first three games of its series against Northwestern, but the Hawkeyes got one in the fourth game that proved big. Freshman designated player Lindy...

Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw winds up to throw during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Shaw went six complete innings but  could not finish the seventh. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball’s pitchers bounce back in 5-2 win over Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

After allowing 21 earned runs through the first three games of their series against Northwestern this weekend, Iowa’s trio of pitchers bounced back Sunday, surrendering just one earned run in a 5-2...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Member Janelle Rettig watches election returns during an election night watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Janelle Rettig resigns from Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 18, 2021

Johnson County Supervisor Janelle Rettig resigned from the Board of Supervisors on Sunday after 11 years on the board. Rettig was first appointed to the board in 2009, and won a 2010 special election...