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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Luka Garza gets blocked by Indiana forward Race Thompson during the first half of a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are leading over the Hoosiers, 37-31.

No. 4 Hawkeyes outdone in second half, fall to Hoosiers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 21, 2021

The No. 4 Iowa men's basketball team dropped its third game of the season Thursday night, falling to Indiana, 81-69, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hoosiers (9-6 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) outscored the...

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Miller-Meeks tells House to dismiss Hart’s contest of IA-02 election

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter January 21, 2021

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who is provisionally seated in the 117th Congress to represent Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, is asking Congress to dismiss Democrat Rita Hart’s notice of...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Iowans 65 and older will be eligible for vaccine by Feb. 1

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter January 21, 2021

Iowa residents aged 65 and older could begin receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine doses as early as Feb. 1, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said during a Thursday press conference. “We’ve been...

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. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s U.S. senators question constitutionality of impeachment trial

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor January 21, 2021

Iowa’s U.S. senators said they are unsure of the constitutional validity of holding an impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump, who was impeached last week, just seven days before leaving...

Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

Regents counter UIHC union’s 5 percent wage increase request with 1 percent raise

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter January 21, 2021

Representatives of the Iowa state Board of Regents proposed a 1 percent wage increase per year in its two-year contract negotiations with University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics caregivers, less than...

Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa political leaders react to Biden’s inauguration ceremony, pledge to unify the country

Lauren White, Politics Reporter January 20, 2021

President Joe Biden was sworn into office on Wednesday, and Iowa Democrats say it was refreshing to see Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage to start their presidency. Biden said...

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

University of Iowa to vaccinate clinical patient care employees

Rylee Wilson, News Editor January 20, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care will begin vaccinating employees who provide clinical patient care in university health science college and departments.  In a campus-wide update sent Wednesday,...

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

Search committee ‘inundated with interest’ for University of Iowa president position

Sabine Martin and Eleanor Hildebrandt January 20, 2021

The University of Iowa’s presidency is already receiving interest early on in the application process, according to the position's search committee.  The UI’s presidential search committee...

Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)

Biden becomes the 46th president, vowing to heal and unite a nation in crisis

Janet Hook, Eli Stokols, Jennifer Haberkorn and Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times TNS January 20, 2021

WASHINGTON — Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States Wednesday, just hours after his predecessor left the White House, clearing the way for a beleaguered...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

City council approves $12 million financing for Ped Mall project

Claire Benson, News Reporter January 19, 2021

Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall will undergo redevelopment, with a $56 million development gaining financial assistance from the city. The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to award...

Iowa guard Kate Martin passes the ball during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Maryland postponed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2021

The Iowa women's basketball game at Maryland that was scheduled for Thursday has been postponed, it was announced Tuesday night. Iowa made the decision not to travel out of caution for Wednesday's...