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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Recent success has Iowa men’s golfer Schaake looking toward Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 7, 2021

At the last playing of the Hawkeye Invitational two springs ago, Iowa men’s golfer Alex Schaake collected his first and only collegiate victory to date. Schaake shared top individual honors with...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Spencer Petras brushes off criticism as he competes to earn Iowa’s starting quarterback job for second-straight season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 7, 2021

Spencer Petras is aware of the criticism his play received last year in his first season as the Iowa football team’s starting quarterback. He just doesn’t care. “Everyone has their own opinion,...

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

Faculty numbers decline at all three regent institutions in Iowa

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 7, 2021

Iowa’s regent universities reported a drop in tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track faculty members in the 2020-2021 academic year, compared to the previous academic year, at the state Board...

University of Iowa Executive Officer and Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Liz Tovar, speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Tovar answered questions related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Tovar: diversity, equity, and inclusion to be ‘core pillar’ in next UI strategic plan

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 7, 2021

The University of Iowa will prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in its next strategic plan, Associate Vice President for DEI Liz Tovar told the state Board of Regents during Wednesday’s Campus...

University of Iowa Finance and Operations Senior Vice President, Rod Lehnertz, speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Lehnertz talked about upcoming projects that needed funding. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa to start capital improvement projects for three on-campus facilities in the next year

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 7, 2021

The University of Iowa requested three facility changes for approval at the state Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, including spending at least $10 million to replace windows in the four-year-old...

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

Four finalists for University of Iowa presidency set to visit campus this month

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 7, 2021

Four candidates to become the next top Hawkeye will be interviewed by campus beginning next week, including hybrid online and in-person public forums scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on each candidate's first...

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

University of Iowa reports new cases of COVID-19, introduces mental health presentation series

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter April 7, 2021

As vaccination efforts continue to expand on campus and across the state, the University of Iowa reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on April 7. As of April 5, eight students self-reported testing...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds to take action against vaccine passports in Iowa

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter April 7, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds said during a Wednesday press conference she plans to take either legislative or executive action against the use of vaccine passports in Iowa – a form of proof some businesses...

Fans walk up the steps to Kinnick Stadium after alighting from the Hawkeye Express before a football game against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3, 2016.

Saying goodbye to the Hawkeye Express

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor April 7, 2021

The beloved Hawkeye Express will no longer be a tradition for football fans on game day. In a release from Hawkeye Sports, the University of Iowa Athletics Department and Iowa Northern Railway Company...

City Manager Geoff Fruin speaks at a City Council meeting over Zoom on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Fruin spoke about the proposed plan to build solar panels in Waterworks Prairie Park and the COVID-19 employee pay plan. (Hayden Froehlich/The Daily Iowan.)

City staff removes Market, Jefferson streets one-way to two-way conversion through Capital Improvement Program

Claire Benson, News Reporter April 6, 2021

The Iowa City City Council’s Capital Improvement Program plan will no longer include the conversion of Market and Jefferson streets from one-way to two-way traffic. City Manager Geoff Fruin said...

The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes to retire, interim attorney appointed until new hire

Claire Benson, News Reporter April 6, 2021

After 25 years of serving as city attorney, Eleanor Dilkes will retire on April 16. The Iowa City City Council unanimously appointed current First Assistant City Attorney Sue Dulek to serve as interim...

University of Iowa Student Government office door as seen on Jan. 26.

USG passes legislation establishing a Jewish constituency senator

Brady Osborne, News Reporter April 6, 2021

Undergraduate Student Government has passed a bill during its meeting on Tuesday that establishes a Jewish constituency senator position within the legislative body for the 2021-2022 school year. This...