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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa players watch the ball as Illinois serves it over the net during the 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.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Illinois

Grace Smith, Photojournalist January 24, 2021

Local travel agencies affected by COVID-19 see increased interest

Local travel agencies affected by COVID-19 see increased interest

Claire Benson, News Reporter January 24, 2021

Local travel agencies in Iowa City are seeing an uptick in future travel inquiries and trip bookings as COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up across the country.  This comes as former President...

Illustration by Kate Doolittle.

Johnson County prepares for second phase of COVID-19 vaccination

Sabine Martin, News Reporter January 24, 2021

After administering vaccinations to health care workers and long-term care facility residents, Johnson County health organizations will pivot to the second phase of COVID-19 vaccinations on Feb. 1. The...

Sen. Joni Ernst, 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, Ernst discussed upcoming work and the possible impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation hope to build on Trump-era policies

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 24, 2021

Members of Iowa’s mostly Republican congressional delegation say they want to continue to build on Trump-era policies in the new Biden-Harris administration while moving past the former president’s...

Riverside Theatre's former location on Gilbert Street is seen on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Riverside finds a new home in Ped Mall

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor January 24, 2021

After spending the past seven months without a place to call home, Riverside Theatre’s return to downtown Iowa City is finally in view. The theater announced that it would leave its building on...

Jan 6, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; Trump rioters storm the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers inside debated the certification of the presidential election.  Mandatory Credit: Jerry Habraken-USA TODAY

Opinion | Conservatives must condemn capitol riot

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist January 24, 2021

 The capitol rioters do not define all conservatives — and the Republican Party must unify against such acts of violence and disinformation that led to an insurrection.  The Iowa State College...

Gov. Kim Reynolds addressees the crowd during a rally for Vice President Mike Pence at the Des Moines International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Vice President Pence discussed several topics including religion, Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett, and the importance of voting. The election is in five days.

Opinion | It’s time to use more state funding

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor January 24, 2021

Iowa has saved nearly a billion dollars in a rainy-day fund. Yet, Iowa Republicans have continued to underfund critical services in fighting the pandemic, including Iowa’s public universities. Look...

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.

Opinion | Misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine is incredibly dangerous

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist January 24, 2021

Nearly a year has passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the virus came fear and uncertainty because of fast-spreading misinformation. Social media plays an intrinsic role in our...

Iowa's Alyssa Graves competes in the women's 1000m freestyle during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The women's team hosted Nebraska while the men's team had an intrasquad scrimmage.

Iowa swim and dive teams have impressive times in tri-meet

Evan Bruner, Sports Reporter January 24, 2021

The Iowa men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams made the trip to Evanston for a tri-meet against Penn State and Northwestern on Friday and Saturday.   The women’s team looked to build...

On the Record special edition: Talking with Iowa's congressional delegation

On the Record special edition: Talking with Iowa’s congressional delegation

January 24, 2021

The Daily Iowan Ethics and Politics Initiative team sat down with Iowa's members of Congress after President Joe Biden's inauguration last week. They spoke with Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst on Trump's...