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A schematic for the proposed North Liberty facility is shown. The schematic comes from UIHC's application for a Certificate of Need in February.

State board denies approval for $230 million UIHC facility in North Liberty

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 17, 2021

A state board denied an application from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to develop a $230 million facility in North Liberty, after several local hospital representatives said it would negatively...

Contributed photo of Tracie Morris

University of Iowa Cinematic Arts department to highlight Black artists with ‘Black Lives on Screen’ virtual series

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter February 17, 2021

This spring, the University of Iowa Cinematic Arts Department will offer a unique look to the history and presence of Black artists in the film industry and the impact that Black visionaries continue...

The Iowa State Capitol Building is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, including the annual State of the State address given by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Opinion | Menstrual products need tax exempt status in Iowa

Sophie Stover, Opinions Columnist February 17, 2021

Iowa brings in $2.5 million from subjecting menstrual products to sales tax, which is only 0.01 percent of the state’s total revenue. A small revenue isn’t worth a sales tax for menstrual products...

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team watches a video together after a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The video was dedicated to fighting racial injustice and creating unity. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

Iowa women’s gymnastics takes stand against social injustices

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter February 17, 2021

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team has had “ENOUGH.” The team has decided to take a stand against social injustices with its slogan for the 2021 season. This season for the team has been about...

University of Iowa asks state Board of Regents for $6.4 million in property, facility advancements

University of Iowa asks state Board of Regents for $6.4 million in property, facility advancements

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 17, 2021

The University of Iowa presented four projects, including a proposal to demolish the Westlawn building, to the state Board of Regents at a property and facilities meeting on Wednesday. The four...

Head Coach Rick Heller speaks to members of the press during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa baseball pauses in-person activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 17, 2021

Iowa Athletics announced Wednesday afternoon that its baseball program has paused all team related in-person activities at the direction of the University of Iowa medical team. The stoppage is Hawkeye...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Reynolds scraps decision to partner with Microsoft

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 17, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the Iowa Department of Public Health is no longer moving forward on a contract with Microsoft that would have created a central vaccine registration system for Iowans.  During...

Fact Check | Ashley Hinson’s border wall criticism hits mark but blanket amnesty jab misses

Fact Check | Ashley Hinson’s border wall criticism hits mark but blanket amnesty jab misses

Natalie Dunlap February 17, 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...

Cambuses pick up and drop off passengers at the WCTC stop on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Federal order strengthens CAMBUS mask mandate

Catilin Crome, News Reporter February 17, 2021

The University of Iowa CAMBUS mask policy has strengthened, the university reported in a campus-wide email on Wednesday.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an order that...

A tower of ice stands in an alley behind Elray's Live and Dive on Feb. 16 as temperatures drop below zero and aren’t expected to rise above freezing until next week.

Feature photo: Ice Ice Baby

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photographer February 17, 2021

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City to revisit historic preservation guidelines following dispute

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 16, 2021

Iowa City city staff will review city historic preservation guidelines to potentially prevent disputes between homeowners and the Historic Preservation Commission. On Tuesday, the Iowa City City...