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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

Iowa City Community school buses are seen outside of Liberty High School on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.

Local union representing school-bus drivers urges parents to find alternate transportation to school

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 16, 2021

Teamsters 238, a union representing bus drivers in the Iowa City Community School District, is asking parents with the option to drive their children to school to eliminate bus crowding. The press...

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

Financial losses for Iowa regent universities due to COVID-19 exceed $185 million

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 16, 2021

The three state Board of Regents-governed universities collectively lost an estimated net $185.63 million since March 2020 as a result of tuition revenue loss, refunds to students, COVID-19 response...

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Student Spotlight: Student-owned business Catlett Customs brings creative shoes to UI campus

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter February 16, 2021

As a first-year student on the pre-pharmacy track, Stanley Liu searched for a way to engage his creative side at the University of Iowa. Since high school, he’d had an interest in shoes and graphic...

Co-hosts of The Flavorcast Jacob Ohrt (left) and Brillian Qi-Bell (right) pose with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. (Contributed)

UI alumni and student create Ben and Jerry’s-themed podcast

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor February 16, 2021

Elijah Jones and Jacob Ohrt could be described as Ben and Jerry’s fanatics. The University of Iowa alumni and best friends grew up discussing the latest flavors, packaging, and intertwined social-justice...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Public health experts say COVID-19 safety precautions prevent flu

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 16, 2021

University of Iowa and Johnson County Public Health officials say COVID-19 safety precautions have helped prevent the spread of the flu in Iowa. This flu season, Iowa is seeing significantly fewer...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

University of Iowa health experts worry about psychological effects of the pandemic

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 16, 2021

University of Iowa Clinical Assistant Professor Yvonne Farley said people may experience trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic because of feelings of isolation, witnessing death and illness in loved ones,...

U of Iowa students given first round of vaccinations on Thursday, Jan 28, 2021. Syringes wait to be used. Each has the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in it.

Restaurant industry excluded from early phases of COVID-19 vaccination

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 15, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccinations are being distributed to eligible parties throughout Iowa in phase 1B, many workers that were deemed essential at the beginning of the pandemic are questioning when it will...

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

Opinion | Eliminating tenure hurts higher education and democracy

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor February 15, 2021

It is not that surprising that Iowa Republicans are using the classic freedom of speech as an excuse to eliminate tenure. Although it seems patriotic on its surface, underneath is an argument that...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

Opinion | Iowa Republicans must unite in supporting Inhofe’s new anti-abortion bill

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist February 15, 2021

Everyone should agree with many conservatives’ argument about how discrimination against someone is the womb is wrong. Recently, Joni Ernst signed a bill preventing abortions based on a Down syndrome...

President of SEIU local 199 Cathy Glasson answers questions during a press conference announcing the results of recertification elections for SEIU, AFSCME, and UE local unions across the street from the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The state requires that the unions vote to confirm the continuation of each union. This is the first time all three have voted simultaneously to recertify.

UIHC union, Board of Regents continue contract negotiations with an optimistic outlook

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 15, 2021

As contract negotiations continue between University of Iowa health care workers and the state Board of Regents, both groups are optimistic about the collective bargaining process. Following the...