Skip to Main Content
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 independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri listens to opening statements in her trial on Monday at the Drake University Legal Clinic in Iowa.

UI professors say Sahouri trial emphasizes need for freedom of the press

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter March 17, 2021

The trial of Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri brought national attention to Iowa, and media experts, including Sahouri herself, have continued to emphasize in classrooms, to young journalists,...

A member of UIHC staff fills needles with the Moderna vaccine on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at the UI Medical Education Research Facility. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

UI adds capacity to test university community for COVID-19; vaccine eligibility remains limited for employees

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 17, 2021

Low COVID-19 test supply last spring limited the University of Iowa‘s on-campus testing system. Now, university officials said the UI is capable of administering COVID-19 tests at full capacity. Currently,...

Contributed.

Opinion | Helping victims of dangerous crimes should be a legal obligation

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist March 17, 2021

It’s not enough to just tell people to help others in dangerous situations — we need a law making them legally obligated to do so. The Iowa Senate passed a bill, Senate File 243, that would...

UI professor charts new paths for international relations

UI professor charts new paths for international relations

Samantha Murray, News Reporter March 17, 2021

Sara Mitchell has dedicated her life to studying political science, finding new paths for countries to deal with conflict and finding new ways for her students, particularly her female students, to...

Intersection of E. Burlington St. and S. Madison St. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Iowa City leaders see adding traffic cameras as step towards equity

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 17, 2021

As part of a mission to change the experience of city living, some leaders in Iowa City are considering using traffic cameras to reduce the number of direct police-civilian interactions. The traffic...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands confronts the officials during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Iowa wrestling’s Tom Brands named NWCA Coach of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 17, 2021

For the second-straight season, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has named Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands it National Coach of the Year. Brands has now received the honor...

Iowa City’s mayor Bruce Teague holds the online Iowa City City Council Meeting, broadcasted live on Youtube, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The meeting covered many topics, ranging from transit updates to police budgeting.

Additional short-term parking space for delivery and curbside pick-up orders to be added downtown

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 17, 2021

The Iowa City Transportation Department will implement an additional short-term 10-minute parking space designated for curbside pick-up and delivery after a motion was unanimously passed by the City...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Nebraska’s Liam Cronin during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 1 Lee defeated No. 11 Cronin by tech fall in 1:21, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Iowa wrestling heads to NCAA Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 17, 2021

The celebration after the Iowa wrestling team dominated the Big Ten to win the team title at the conference tournament two weeks ago was short. Following a performance that saw the Hawkeyes score...

Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer travels to Rutgers and Maryland

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 17, 2021

Iowa soccer will play at Rutgers Thursday at Yurcak Field at noon. Iowa will then travel to Ludwig Field, Maryland’s home pitch, to play Sunday at 1 p.m. The Maryland game will be televised on BTN. The...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) charges to the basket during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Iowa women’s basketball hopes for long stay in San Antonio

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 17, 2021

The 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament looks different this year. Iowa captured a No. 5 seed in the River Walk Region of the NCAA Tournament bracket and plays in the first game of the tournament...

Iowa City Transit bus as seen on Sept. 21, 2020.

Guest Opinion | Expand Iowa City public transportation services

March 17, 2021

On March 2, Iowa City Transportation Director Darian Nagel-Gamm presented potential transportation service enhancements to the Iowa City City Council, including Sunday fixed-route, Sunday demand response,...

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 38 new cases of U.K. variant

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 38 new cases of U.K. variant

Rylee Wilson, News Editor March 17, 2021

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 38 additional cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the U.K. variant, in the state on Wednesday.  In a news release, the...