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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks about lowering prescription drug prices during the Corridor Business Journal Health Care Summit at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 14.

Chuck Grassley criticized Democratic Senators’ decision to pass a COVID-19 relief package despite a lack of bipartisanship

Brian Grace, Politics reporter March 10, 2021

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Democrats did not attempt to gain bipartisan support on the most recent $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package during a press call on Wednesday. The package...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes for the basket during the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Iowa women’s basketball heads to Big Ten Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 9, 2021

After a solid regular season that saw the Hawkeyes finish 15-8 overall and 11-8 in Big Ten play, Iowa is now set to begin postseason play at the Big Ten Tournament this week at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in...

Signs sit outside the Polk County Steak Fry in Des Moines on Saturday Sept. 21, 2019. 17 democratic candidates gave speeches and grilled steaks.

The state of Iowa could lose millions of dollars without its first-in-the-nation caucuses, according to FEC campaign spending data

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter March 9, 2021

Iowa businesses and media outlets could miss out on a significant amount of money in the months leading up to caucus night if the state were to lose its first-in-the-nation status, with the Federal...

U.S. President Joe Biden holds in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington D.C., on March 3, 2021.

Opinion | The American Rescue Plan helps struggling Iowans during the COVID-19 pandemic

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist March 9, 2021

Iowans should rejoice because President Joe Biden and the Democrats are coming to the rescue. On Saturday, the Senate approved Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. The package includes...

Director of the short film Inheritance Brandon Oest is a homegrown filmmaker based in Coralville Iowa. Brandon Oest is seen at North Ridge Park in Coralville on March 9 2021.

Iowa-based film crew creates gripping short film set on the Iowa countryside

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter March 9, 2021

I believe we all experience a desire to escape sometimes, be it from a job, our school, our families, or any of our different non-glamorous realities. Where do we go when we want to escape, and what...

Iowa's Clair Kaji performs a bars routine during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kaji earned a score of 9.850.

GymHawk seniors ready for final stretch of 2020-21 season

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 9, 2021

Iowa women’s gymnastics seniors Erin Castle, Emma Hartzler, and Clair Kaji all competed in their final home meet March 6. Two of the seniors have spent the last three years refining their craft and...

Carol Throckmorton poses for a portrait in front of the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center on March 4, 2021.

Iowa City Senior Center Zoom training becomes social hour for members

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 9, 2021

Every Wednesday morning, University of Iowa senior Paisley Meegan turns on her computer, opens up Zoom, and waits for the familiar faces from the Iowa City Senior Center to filter in. Since February,...

A uniformed officer wears a face shield and holds a riot shield on Wednesday June 3, 2020 outside the Old Capitol building. Protesters chanted, "Take off your riot gear; I don't see no riot here" before leaving officers at the building and heading through downtown.

Editorial | Holistic model healing for campus

DI Editorial Board March 9, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee is calling for feedback on its prototypes for the future of policing on campus through March 12. The committee formed in June...