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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

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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 councilor proposes temporarily suspending Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 11, 2021

Tensions are continuing to grow between the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Iowa City City Council, after City Councilor Laura Bergus informed commissioners of her proposal to temporarily...

Various flags are seen on Monday, October 15, 2018. There are 120 flags being displayed on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

Iowa public universities’ international travel ban lifted by Board of Regents a year later

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 11, 2021

The state Board of Regents lifted the international travel ban of all faculty, staff, and students for regent-governed universities on Thursday morning.  The university-sponsored ban was set in...

The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

University of Iowa to invite presidential candidates to campus beginning April 12, regents to select UI president April 30

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 11, 2021

The next University of Iowa president will be selected on April 30 by the state Board of Regents.  Up to four finalists will be invited to the UI’s campus from April 12 to 23 for hybrid and on-campus...

The Old Capital Building is seen on March 4, 2020. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa begins search for new faculty ombudsperson

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter March 11, 2021

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has designated Professor Emeritus Susan R. Johnson as chair of the committee set to conduct an internal search for a new Faculty Ombudsperson.  The new...

UI names Sara Sanders permanent dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

UI names Sara Sanders permanent dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 11, 2021

Interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Sara Sanders has been named to the role permanently after serving as an interim since July 2020. Sanders was named to the interim role after...

The Univeristy of Iowa women's basketball team warms up before 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: Looking at red hot No. 3 seed Rutgers

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — When Iowa faces Rutgers (14-3 overall, 10-3 in Big Ten Play) Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, it will be facing a team that is red hot. After having...

Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder meets with her team at 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.

By the numbers | Iowa women’s basketball heading into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball notched its first win of the 2020-21 postseason on Wednesday night, taking down the Purdue Boilermakers at Bankers Life Stadium, 83-72. No. 6 seeded Iowa...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes up for a layup 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.

Clark recovers from slow start in first postseason game

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

For most of the 2020-21 season, Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark has been a force to be reckoned with, as she leads the nation in scoring with a 27.4 points per game average. In...

Margalit Frank and Marina Reen, two students at City High school meet up to share sushi in the park on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Featured photo: Sunny Day in the Park

Sid Peterson, Photojournalist March 11, 2021