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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

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North West Junior High school seen on March,9 2021.

Uptick in district COVID-19 quarantines follows Iowa City students’ return to on-site learning

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter March 10, 2021

The Iowa City Community School District is experiencing a spike in students and staff needing to quarantine for exposure to COVID-19 after a month of optional 100 percent on-site schooling. As previously...

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Local children’s theater shares fantasy stories in ‘Storytelling: A Pandemic Play’

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter March 10, 2021

Although many theatre lights are still down, Young Footliters Youth Theatre will be lighting up the virtual Zoom stage for the Iowa City community from March 12 to 14, presenting an original play titled...

Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) goes up for a shot 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. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Monika Czinano near-perfect to lead Iowa at halftime

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 10, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS - Iowa junior center Monika Czinano is seeing the ball well through 20 minutes of play against the Purdue Boilermakers, going 9-of-10 from the field to lead Iowa with 18 points. At halftime,...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark pulls up in traffic during a women's basketball game against Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 89-67.

Clark hits off-balance 3-pointer to give Iowa lead at end of the first quarter

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 10, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS - Newly-crowned Big Ten Freshman of the Year Caitlin Clark had an uncharacteristic first quarter, going 0-for-6 in her first six field goal attempts. But she returned to form in the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Opinion | The truth about transitioning

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist March 10, 2021

During the confirmation hearing for Dr. Rachel Levine, president Joe Biden’s nominee for assistant secretary of health, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., put forward a series of questions regarding transgender...

A Burge Marketplace worker serves a line of students on Monday, August 26th, 2020. Due to health and safety regulations as a means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, the dining hall process has been streamlined with an advanced registration process and a takeout meal process.

Opinion | UI dining halls should be take-out only

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor March 10, 2021

Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak began in March 2020, the administration at the University of Iowa has had a mixed track record of how they have responded to the unusual series of events that have...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19, the University of Iowa moved commencement online in March.

Opinion | The UI needs to make sure graduation celebrations are COVID-19 safe

Josie Taylor, Opinions Contributor March 10, 2021

Despite relatively low case numbers and vaccinations, the University of Iowa needs to make sure its in-person graduation celebration is still COVID-19 safe. The UI announced that it’s planning...

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U.S. House passes $1.9 trillion relief package, won’t include minimum wage increase

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter March 10, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Wednesday afternoon for the final time, but one of the more contested amendments — a federal minimum wage increase...

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House committee rejects Miller-Meeks’ motion to dismiss Hart’s election contest

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 10, 2021

A U.S. House committee will hold off on deciding whether to dismiss a contest of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District election and will consider the merits of Democrat Rita Hart’s contest of the razor-thin...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Additional COVID-19 emergency funds available for students starting next week

Rylee Wilson, News Editor March 10, 2021

Additional funds through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund will be available to University of Iowa students on March 15.  According to a campus-wide email sent Wednesday, applications...

Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Reynolds creates task force focussed on expanding childcare availability

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 10, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the creation of the Governor’s Childcare Task Force— an executive order to improve access to high quality childcare in Iowa.  Iowa has already seen a childcare shortage...