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Opinion | Nuclear energy provides a solution for climate crisis

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist March 21, 2021

Iowa should invest in nuclear energy to combat the harmful effects of climate change. Currently, there are no operating nuclear power plants in Iowa — the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo closed...

Iowa Pitcher Duncan Davitt throws a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Davitt went an inning and two-thirds, giving up five earned runs.The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 13-8.

Photos: Iowa Baseball v. Nebraska

Jerod Ringwald, Photojournalist March 21, 2021

Patients are injected with the COVID-19 vaccine at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics releases study on COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 21, 2021

In an effort to provide further information on the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has released a study that showed common side effects  experienced...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of the 1 PM game between No. 4 Kentucky and No. 13 Idaho State on Tuesday during the second round.

Lack of experience in NCAA Tournament no problem for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – It was no experience, no problem for the Iowa women’s basketball team in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Combined, the team had only around 14 minutes of playing...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) makes a three point shot over Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbjørn Midtgaard (33) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

Watch: Luka Garza reacts to Spencer Lee’s third consecutive NCAA title

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 21, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Add Luka Garza to the list of people who were in awe of what Hawkeye wrestler Spencer Lee did on the mat Saturday night. Lee won his third consecutive NCAA title at 125 pounds on...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Jordan Bohannon discusses his role in the #NotNCAAProperty movement

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 21, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Jordan Bohannon is one of several players in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament who has been vocal on social media throughout the weekend as part of the #NotNCAAProperty campaign. Bohannon...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbjørn Midtgaard (33) defends against Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

Iowa men’s basketball team one win away from advancing to program’s first Sweet 16 since 1999

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 21, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Only one win stands in the way of the Iowa men’s basketball team getting back to a place it hasn’t been in more than two decades. The winner of Monday’s Iowa-Oregon matchup...

Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Central Michigan guard Kalle Martinez during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Chippewas, 48-37 at halftime.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball downs Central Michigan in first round of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the fifth-seeded Iowa women's basketball team ousted No. 12 seed Central Michigan at the Alamodome, 87-72. The Hawkeyes advance to the...

The Daily Iowan Community Chat: Women in the media and the stories they tell

The Daily Iowan Community Chat: Women in the media and the stories they tell

March 21, 2021

The Daily Iowan will be hosting a Community Chat about women’s experiences working in the media and feature four guest panelists on March 26 at 12 p.m. CT via Zoom. This event is in partnership with...

Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Central Michigan guard Kalle Martinez during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Chippewas, 48-37 at halftime.

Clark, Martin lead Iowa women’s basketball to strong halftime lead over Central Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Fifth-seeded Iowa women's basketball leads No. 12 seed Central Michigan by 11 points, 48-37, at halftime of the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Iowa had as much as a 16-point lead...