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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Opinion | Iowa City schools calendar must accommodate Islamic holidays

Opinion | Iowa City schools calendar must accommodate Islamic holidays

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist January 27, 2021

The Iowa City Community School District must accommodate Islamic holidays in order to be fair and continue their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The Iowa City Community School District...

Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15, 2020.

Iowa City School Board removes interim title, making Matt Degner district’s permanent superintendent

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter January 27, 2021

After serving as the interim superintendent at Iowa City Community School District since last July, the school board voted to withdraw the "interim" title from Matt Degner's superintendent position...

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

State Senate District 41 stays red in special election

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter January 26, 2021

Republican Adrian Dickey was elected to represent District 41 in the Iowa Senate in a special election held on Jan. 26, filling the seat vacated by U.S. Rep Mariannette Miller-Meeks.  With an unofficial...

Patients are injected with the COVID-19 vaccine at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

UIHC health official says vaccine supply is short, but ‘we can handle this’

Sabine Martin, News Reporter January 26, 2021

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will offer COVID-19 vaccination to those eligible in the second round of vaccination, phase 1B, on Feb. 1, though hospital leaders say vaccine supply is short...

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band performs at the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021.

Two University of Iowa School of Music alumni play at Biden’s inauguration

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Editor January 26, 2021

While Master Sergeant Chief Librarian Kira Wharton and Flutist Gunnery Sergeant Kara Santos’ roles differ in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the two share an alma mater —...

Students are seen walking to and from class in the snow at the University of Iowa on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.

City leaders concerned snow piles create accessibility issue

Claire Benson, News Reporter January 26, 2021

Snow plows have been busy clearing Iowa City streets after Monday’s snow storm, which brought about 7 inches of snow to the area, according to the National Weather Service.  Snow plowing on city...

Kyndra Hansen spikes the ball toward Illinois during the volleyball match between Illinois and Iowa on Saturday Jan 23, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois beat the Hawkeyes 3:1.

Iowa volleyball relying on new faces to fill holes left by senior opt-outs

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter January 26, 2021

The Iowa volleyball team had a very young roster during the 2019 season, boasting just two seniors – neither of which saw much time on the floor. This season looked like it would be a different...

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University of Iowa student named one of four SNL Scholars

Mary Hartel, News Reporter January 26, 2021

Alexi Bolden fell in love with comedy in the fifth grade, watching the season 34 cast of Saturday Night Live tell jokes and perform improv before the world. Now, she will get the chance to follow in...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid talks to her team during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Colorado at the HTRC on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.

Hawkeye tennis teams stumble at ITA Kickoff

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter January 26, 2021

Iowa’s tennis teams had a rough start to their 2021 campaigns as both the men’s and women’s teams dropped their first two matches of the season in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s kickoff...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Four former Hawkeyes to compete for Lombardi Trophy

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 26, 2021

For the 16th time in 17 seasons, the Iowa football program will be represented in the Super Bowl. And this time, there are four former Hawkeyes set to play in the biggest game of the year. The Tampa...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2020. Only a day after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, Grassley discussed upcoming work and the possible impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

Iowans in Congress talk agriculture priorities

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 26, 2021

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation say they hope to work with the Biden administration and Democratic majority in Congress on agriculture policies that, they say, flourished under former...