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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

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

Opinion | Where Iowa Republicans need to go

Dylan Hood, Opinions Columnist February 3, 2021

Iowa Republicans may want to expand on Trump-era policies, but in order to do so they must break away from the previous presidency. In a previous interview with The Daily Iowan, Iowa Republican Sens....

Iowa Guard/Forward McKenna Warnock and a Northwestern player tip off the ball at the start of the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80.

Iowa looks to avenge early-season loss to Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 3, 2021

It’s no secret that Iowa women’s basketball has leaned on its offensive prowess this season. The Hawkeyes impressively rank second in the Big Ten in scoring. Flawless offensive performances...

An Iowa City resident with two kids in school and Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Coe College, Shawn Harmsen, poses for a portrait over zoom on Feb. 1.

University of Iowa psychologists recommend how to deal with kids stress during the pandemic

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 3, 2021

When Shawn Harmsen was growing up, he was used to seeing tons of old coffee cans and plastic containers in his grandma’s basement saved as evidence of the effects of living through the Great Depression....

Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.  The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Iowa football notebook: National Signing Day updates, analyzing upcoming Hawkeye QB competition

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 3, 2021

The Iowa football program officially added Des Moines North running back Deavin Hilson and Jacksonville (Fla.) Bishop Kenny High School offensive lineman Michael Myslinski on Wednesday. Both three-star...

Iowa’s 141-pound Jaydin Eierman grapples with Nebraska’s Chad Red, Jr. during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 1 Eierman defeated No. 7 Red by decision, 8-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Eierman finding rhythm in return to collegiate competition

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 3, 2021

Jaydin Eierman was a three-time All-American at Missouri before taking an Olympic redshirt year and then transferring to Iowa ahead of the 2020-21 season. In his year away from college wrestling,...

Photo of Kelli Tosic. Contributed.

Freshmen break out as stars for Iowa cross country

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter February 3, 2021

A select number of Hawkeye runners competed at the Big Ten Cross Country Championships in Shelbyville, Indiana, on Jan. 30. The majority of the Hawkeyes that participated in the meet were freshmen,...

The Old Capitol from behind a snow fort wall, on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.

Busy winter creates boom for local snow removal services

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 3, 2021

In the freezing hours after a blizzard, as Iowa City residents crank up the heat and tuck themselves under blankets, the employees of Medellin Landscape Solutions grab their equipment, pile into their...

A protester puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protesters attempted to advance on the police line. Several protesters reported that no one in the crowd made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed. This protester sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Protesters question thoroughness of June 3 protest review

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 3, 2021

People who were active in summer protests voiced their discontent Tuesday with an independent review of the incidents of a protest on June 3, when the Iowa City Police Department and Iowa State Patrol...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

Iowa public university presidents oppose proposed bill to bar tenure

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 3, 2021

Iowa public university presidents were in unison when Iowa lawmakers asked about the validity of tenure at a committee meeting in Des Moines on Wednesday. University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld calls for more support from state lawmakers as universities face COVID-19 revenue losses

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 3, 2021

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told a panel of state lawmakers that the public universities including the UI need added funding as operating during a pandemic has strained the institution’s...

Community vaccinations given on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Ronald See closes his eyes as Kristen Van Scoyoc RN administers the vaccine. See said he was glad to finally get it.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics vaccinate 1,000 people Wednesday

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 3, 2021

Meredith Field was elated when she got the call that she had been selected as one of the first Johnson County residents in the general population to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from University of...