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Fact Check | Yes, majority of Iowans and Americans support background checks

Fact Check | Yes, majority of Iowans and Americans support background checks

Mary Hartel, News Reporter March 12, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Sarah Watson If your...

On the Record: March 12, 2021

On the Record: March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021

In this episode of “On the Record” host Eleanor Hildebrandt and co-producer Hailey Marx sat down with DI reporters to get an in-depth look at their stories and talk this week’s headlines. News...

Wild Culture Kombucha is shown on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Barista Nicole Lafluer recommended Wild Culture Kombucha to college age kids. Wild Culture Kombucha serves non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, something Lafluer says makes it a good place for friends above and below 21 years old.

Featured photos: Catered Kombucha

Jerod Ringwald, Photojournalist March 12, 2021

Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder yells from the sideline 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.

By the numbers: Iowa women’s basketball heading into the Big Ten Semifinals

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball defeated Rutgers, 73-62, Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to advance to the semifinals. No. 6 seeded...

The University of Iowa women's basketball team meets for a time out 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.

Scouting report: Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – In an upset-heavy day at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday night at the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals, both No. 6 seeded Iowa and No. 7 seeded Michigan State...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) takes a shot during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Marshall’s career night propels Iowa to Big Ten Tournament semifinal berth

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Gabbie Marshall owned the 3-point line at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night, as she made a career-high seven 3-pointers, dropping 27 points...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) charges towards the basket during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Hawkeyes cap three-upset day at the 2021 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — No team was safe in Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday. The quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament featured three upsets: No. 5 Northwestern defeated...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley runs after the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Iowa field hockey set for home-opener with Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

Nearly one year ago today, Iowa field hockey met as a team one last time before life at the University of Iowa changed completely. On March 11, 2020, the UI sent its students home and moved to an...

The Center Senior Center, located in downtown Iowa City, is pictured on March 11, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Mercer Park sees almost 200 vaccinations in one day through Iowa City Senior Center campaign

Samantha Murray, News Reporter March 11, 2021

The Iowa City Senior Center, in cooperation with the Iowa City government, set up a pop-up vaccination clinic at Mercer Park and vaccinated approximately 200 seniors on Thursday as part of the center’s...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) takes a shot during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball upsets Rutgers in Big Ten quarterfinals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – In a rematch of New Years Eve at Carver-Hawkeye Arena — where the Hawkeyes won, 90-84 — sixth-seeded Iowa women's basketball took on No. 3 seed Rutgers in the quarterfinals of...