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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard CJ Fredrick shoots a basket during a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Hoosiers, 69-81.

Iowa guard C.J. Fredrick will not play Friday against Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 29, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Iowa guard C.J. Fredrick will not play Friday against Illinois because of a lower leg injury, the Hawkeye men's basketball team announced ahead of tipoff. Fredrick did not play...

A protestor puts their bicycle on the ground before sitting down in front of police officers. Officers fired tear gas on the crowd after protestors disobeyed an order not to advance. Several protestors reported that none of the protestors made physical contact with officers before being tear gassed unexpectedly. This protestor sat on the ground amid a cloud of tear gas for several minutes.

Iowa City releases report over police use of tear gas, flashbangs against protesters

DI Staff January 29, 2021

An independent firm completed a review of the June 3 protest in Iowa City, providing 39 recommendations to the Iowa City Police Department, including reviewing agreements with other law enforcement...

Gov. Kim Reynolds smiles during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill requiring option for full in-person learning

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter January 29, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Friday requiring Iowa schools to offer a 100 percent in-person learning option less than three weeks after declaring it a priority for this year’s legislative session. The...

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

UI cautions employees, students that COVID-19 vaccine supplies remain ‘extremely limited’

Sabine Martin, News Reporter January 29, 2021

The University of Iowa said the COVID-19 vaccine “shortage continues” in a campus-wide update on Friday. This university will offer vaccination to employees and students who fall in phase 1b for...

The Scoreboard: Jan. 29, 2021

The Scoreboard: Jan. 29, 2021

January 29, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by DI Pregame Editor Robert Read and HawkeyeInsider Publisher David Eickholt. The crew breaks down all the major storylines...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano looks to shoot during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 92-79.

Monika Czinano engages in family rivalry ahead of Minnesota game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 29, 2021

Most of the time, Monika Czinano’s family group chats are civil. But during the week of Iowa versus Minnesota women’s basketball, there is a significant change in the Watertown, Minnesota, native’s...

On the Record: Jan. 29, 2021

On the Record: Jan. 29, 2021

January 29, 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...

Iowa Forward/Center Monika Czinano watches after going in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Czinano’s career night not enough to push Hawkeyes past Wildcats

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 28, 2021

On Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa women’s basketball was defeated by No. 23 Northwestern for the second time this season, 87-80. The Hawkeyes came out of the gate slowly, committing...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Foul shooting, turnovers plague Hawkeyes in 87-80 loss to Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 28, 2021

On Thursday night, Iowa women’s basketball was defeated by No. 23 Northwestern for the second time this season, 87-80. Just as she was the first time the Hawkeyes and Wildcats met this season,...