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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A shot of Elray's Live and Dive neon sign taken from the roof of said establishment in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.

Kevin Burt gives soulful blues performance at Elray’s Live and Dive

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter February 13, 2021

On Friday night at Elray’s Live and Dive, Kevin Burt took to the stage to play a collection of covers and original blues songs. Though the temperature outside had dipped into the negatives, Elray’s...

Iowa players walk out of the tunnel before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Chris Doyle resigns from Jacksonville Jaguars one day after being introduced

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 12, 2021

Chris Doyle's tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars lasted only one day. After Doyle was introduced as the team's new Director of Sport Performance on Thursday, and the public backlash that followed,...

Photo of Roy C. Browning contributed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

Trial delayed for fourth time for Roy Browning

Rachel Schilke, News Editor February 12, 2021

The trial for Roy Carl Browning, Jr., who was accused of killing his wife, JoEllen Browning, in 2019, has been delayed for the fourth time to allow Roy Browning’s defense to conduct independent review...

Felicia Rose Chavez is seen at the Prairie Lights Bookstore online event "Felicia Rose Chavez, The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: How to Decolonize the Creative Classroom Confirmation" on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

Author and UI alum Felicia Rose Chavez presents ‘The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop’ at Prairie Lights virtual reading

Abby McCusker, Arts Reporter February 12, 2021

As a woman of color in writing workshops dominated by white men, Felicia Rose Chavez said she felt isolated and alone in a community that discouraged her from fighting for the changes she wished to...

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

University of Iowa to offer seating for campus dining, reports new COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 12, 2021

The University of Iowa will begin offering limited, socially-distanced dine-in-seating at Burge, Catlett, and Hillcrest residence halls. "Seating will be limited to allow for appropriate social...

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

University of Iowa to offer dine-in seating, reports new COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 12, 2021

The University of Iowa will begin offering limited, socially-distanced dine-in-seating at Burge, Catlett, and Hillcrest residence halls. "Seating will be limited to allow for appropriate social...

On the Record: Feb. 12, 2021

On the Record: Feb. 12, 2021

February 12, 2021

In this episode of “On the Record” host Eleanor Hildebrandt and co-producer Hailey Marx sat down with DI reporters to get an in-depth look at their stories and talk this week’s headlines. Brian...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Third quarter burst helps Iowa women’s basketball defeat Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 11, 2021

Caitlin Clark has had some incredible games this season, but her game at Nebraska Thursday might take the cake for her best as a Hawkeye to date.  The freshman finished with a career-high 39 points,...

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Third Coast Percussion to drum up Valentine’s weekend virtual programming at Hancher

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter February 11, 2021

Hancher will feel the love this weekend with two virtual programs, both hosted by Grammy-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion. On Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., Hancher Auditorium will host an online performance...

Austin M. Cook, a pharmacy supply chain and automation manager at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), wheels a cart as workers at UIHC receive some of first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the hospital, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, on the 12th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Health care workers ‘delighted’ to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 11, 2021

Fifty-eight percent of University of Iowa health care employees have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data provided by UI Health Care. A total of 8,776 health care workers...

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

Iowa Senate subcommittee advances bill to prohibit tenure at Iowa’s public institutions

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 11, 2021

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill to prohibit tenure at public universities in a senate subcommittee on Thursday, another step toward becoming law. Senate File 41 was voted out of the subcommittee...