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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa players huddle up after receiving the point volleyball match between Illinois and Iowa on Saturday Jan 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Hannah Clayton leads Iowa volleyball to its first win of the season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 5, 2021

Friday’s match for the Iowa volleyball team was a night of firsts. The first match at Xtream Arena, the first win of the 2021 season, and the first time Hannah Clayton has tallied 13 kills in a match.  The...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynold lifts mask requirement, allows bars and businesses to resume normal operations

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 5, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds lifted the state’s partial mask mandate and will allow bars, restaurants, and other businesses to function at normal capacity, in a new proclamation issued Friday. Starting Sunday,...

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

University of Iowa sets course for primarily in-person fall 2021, classes of 150-plus to remain online

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor February 5, 2021

University of Iowa officials are setting the gears in motion for a mostly in-person semester in fall 2021 as the vaccine rollout continues across the state. Classes with more than 150 students will...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Iowa’s 2021 football schedule shuffled as Big Ten make adjustments

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 5, 2021

The Big Ten announced changes to its 2021 football schedule on Friday, impacting teams around the conference, including Iowa. Iowa's opponents for next season remain the same as originally announced,...

The Scoreboard: Feb. 5, 2021

The Scoreboard: Feb. 5, 2021

February 5, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Daily Iowan Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director Cesar Perez, DI Pregame Editor Robert Read, and sports reporter...

On the Record: Feb. 5, 2021

On the Record: Feb. 5, 2021

February 5, 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. Sabine...

Entrance to the University of Iowa's Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences at 103 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

University of Iowa College of Engineering receives diversity recognition, but still has work to do

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 4, 2021

After five years at the University of Iowa’s College of Engineering, graduate student Martell Bell still feels isolated. Being one of the few Black men in the college, Bell said he often feels...

Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp (10) is seen moments after a 3-point shot during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes in a close game, 89-85.

Iowa men’s hoops blows 11-point second-half lead in loss to Ohio State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 4, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team went three minutes and 41 seconds without scoring a basket late in its loss to Ohio State on Thursday. But the game was lost before that. The No. 8 Hawkeyes blew...

The Iowa men’s basketball team walks to the locker room after a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes in a close game, 89-85.

Hawkeyes hope to find footing as midseason tailspin continues

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 4, 2021

After a heartbreaking 89-85 loss to No. 7 Ohio State Thursday night, No. 8 Iowa now faces what will likely be its largest hurdle of the 2020-21 season – snapping out of a funk that has seen them...

The Lark and Owl is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Cafe and karaoke spot Lark and Owl owner to sell business for $1

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 4, 2021

Iowa City cafe Lark and Owl is set to receive new ownership after only a year and a half, with owner Yi Zhang offering to sell the business for $1. Zhang said with COVID-19 caused immense financial...