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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

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

‘I hear you, and I know this fear is real’: DEI leader points to resources on campus after Daunte Wright’s killing in Brooklyn Center

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter April 15, 2021

After Daunte Wright’s death and protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and elsewhere, Executive Officer for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Liz Tovar and dean of the College of Liberal Arts and...

Coronavirus 'Brazil variant' found in Johnson County

Coronavirus ‘Brazil variant’ found in Johnson County

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 15, 2021

One case of the "Brazil variant" of the coronavirus, also known as P.1, has been found in Johnson County, the Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday. In a press release, the Iowa Department...

Betting Sites in Iowa – Will They Become Legal?

April 15, 2021

The online betting industry is penetrating at a fast rate in all US states. Betting sites have tons of great advantages over the brick-and-mortar facilities which is the reason why they are becoming so...

Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

University of Iowa residence hall rates to rise slightly

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 14, 2021

The price tag of the University of Iowa's most popular double room residence hall accommodation will rise for the 2021-2022 academic year the only one of the three universities to raise its rates overall. The...

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor. Contributed.

Opinion | Iowa Republicans need to value higher education

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor April 14, 2021

Iowa’s higher education systems are getting constantly slapped by Republican legislators, and it’s time for it to stop. House File 868 — a bill that freezes funding and tuition and fees for...

Alejandro Comellas is seen giving a UIHC presentation during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (Brianna Brown/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reports near-record patient volumes

Sabine Martin, News reporter April 14, 2021

Suresh Gunasekaran, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics CEO of University of Iowa Health Care told the state Board of Regents on Wednesday that if it weren't for the mandatory two-month shutdown...

Elizabeth Bergman is seen discussing refunding bonds during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Regents approve three University of Iowa refunding bonds, saving millions

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 14, 2021

The state Board of Regents approved Wednesday three bonds to be refunded to University of Iowa departments. The sale, authorizing, and providing of issuance for the Athletic Facilities Revenue Refunding,...

The prominant Hunting section of Scheels in Iowa City displays their firearms on Feb. 7, 2016. Hundreds of guns sit on the second floor of the All Sports store in the Coral Ridge Mall located in Corallville, Iowa.

Opinion | The University of Iowa needs to stay a gun-free campus

Josie Taylor, Opinions Contributor April 14, 2021

Iowa is lifting gun restrictions across the state, but it is important that gun limitations stay enforced on the University of Iowa campus. Currently, the UI is a gun-free campus. For the safety...

Contributed.

Research into southeast Iowa site locates hidden history

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 14, 2021

After researching a historical site for three decades, a burial site that was believed to be lost because of the flattening of land was rediscovered recently. The burial site in question has been...

Areas where prescribed burns have taken place are seen at Hickory Hill Park on Friday, April 9, 2021. Prescribed burns are conducted to promote the health of an ecosystem, dampening the effect of invasive species while allowing native species a better habitat to grow in.

Controlled burns help preserve Iowa Prairies

Brady Osborne, News Reporter April 14, 2021

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department recently conducted prescribed fires at three Iowa City parks in an effort to protect the prairies that were there from invasive species, as well as to...

Citizens march through downtown Iowa City as part of the the Back the Blue protest on Friday, September 25th, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force and as a counter protest the Black Lives Matter activity that took place over the past few months.

Guest Opinion | ‘Back the Blue’ bill will harm rather than help Iowa

April 14, 2021

In response to racial justice protests last summer, Republicans in the Iowa Legislature have introduced bills that ramp up penalties on protest activity and limit local government discretion in dealing...