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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

Eddie “The Sax Man” Raines, plays his saxophone on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at the Ped Mall. Raines has been playing the saxophone for 44 years with the last six in Iowa City.

Featured photo: Ped Mall Melody

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist February 26, 2021

Iowa Forward Keegan Murray (15) drives to the basket and tries to beat two Michigan defenders during the first half of a men’s basketball game at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The Michigan Wolverines beat the Iowa Hawkeyes by a score of 79-57.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Michigan

Jake Maish, Documentary Director February 26, 2021

Iowa Center Monika Czinano shoots in the paint during a women's basketball game against Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 89-67.

After five-hour delay, Iowa women’s basketball downs No. 12 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2021

There was a different energy in the air on Thursday night as Iowa women’s basketball took on No. 12 Michigan, after a five-hour delay shifted the start time from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Hawkeyes...

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

Strong defense propels Iowa women’s basketball to victory

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 26, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball has established itself as an offensive machine this season. The Hawkeyes have the second best scoring offense in the nation and have had no problems scoring against even the...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffrey and Athletic Trainer Brad Floy check on forward Jack Nunge (2) after an apparent injury during the first half of a men’s basketball game at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Nunge was helped off the floor and to the locker room before later returning on crutches. McCaffrey said after the game that Nunge will undergo an MRI the following day. The Michigan Wolverines beat the Iowa Hawkeyes by a score of 79-57. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Nunge, McCaffery injured in Iowa’s 79-57 loss to No. 3 Wolverines

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 25, 2021

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 9 Iowa men's basketball's trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan, Thursday night proved to be incredibly costly for the Hawkeyes, as juniors Jack Nunge and Connor McCaffery were both...

An apartment building is seen in Iowa City on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

State bill would remove Iowa City ordinance preventing income-based housing discrimination

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 25, 2021

A bill in the Iowa Legislature would remove a city ordinance that prevents landlords from denying housing to individuals and families using housing choice vouchers. Senate File 252 passed through...

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

UIHC caregivers union asks Reynolds to call on regents to increase wages

Rachel Schilke, News Editor February 25, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics caregivers union is seeking a written statement from Gov. Kim Reynolds praising hospital staff’s work during the pandemic, hoping this will urge the state...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 92-79.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball knocks off No. 12 Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

After plenty of uncertainty following a delay about 15 minutes before tipoff, Iowa women’s basketball got its game in against Michigan. Tipping off five hours from its original tip time of 3:30,...

The Iowa City Power Plant is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Because the University of Iowa does not rely on one resource for energy, it uses the power plant as a supplementary energy source to help prevent large energy and electric outages.

Iowa’s energy, electrical infrastructure remain resilient despite freezing temps

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter February 25, 2021

While temperatures continually plunged below zero this winter, experts said that Iowa’s energy infrastructure is set up to withstand the pressures of extreme weather. But considering the recent...