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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

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder debates with an official during a women’s basketball game between No. 25 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 82-56.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball drops physical game against No. 23 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2022

In the final seconds of the Iowa women’s basketball team’s game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Hawkeye junior guard Kate Martin was shooting free throws. Down two points with five...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Murray led the team in points with 15. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Keegan Murray’s buzzer-beater not enough in Iowa men’s basketball’s double-OT loss

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 31, 2022

Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry, a former assistant coach with the NBA’s Boston Celtics, joked after Iowa’s win over the Nittany Lions on Jan. 22 that he wouldn’t mind not coaching against...

A playground sits in the snow in City Park in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Parks and Recreation in initial stages of city recreation improvement plan

Emily Delgado, News Reporter January 31, 2022

The Iowa City Parks and Recreation department is seeking public input on future improvement projects, as part of the Iowa City Parks Gather Here Recreation Master Plan. The goal of these actions...

The Iowa Spirit Squad does a stunt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Digital tryouts remain for University of Iowa’s cheer and dance teams indefinitely

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter January 31, 2022

The University of Iowa’s cheer and dance teams experienced changes to their programs since the beginning of the pandemic, some of which will remain for future seasons. The dance team had a pretty...

A KRUI sign is seen in the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

Opinion | Need a radio station to listen to? Try KRUI

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor January 31, 2022

Due to a very bad case of homesickness, I spent most of my freshman year trying anything and everything I could find on campus to see if there was somewhere I belonged. Thanks to my Resident Assistant,...

Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness speaks during a press conference in City Hall on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.

County Attorney Janet Lyness will not seek re-election after serving since 2006

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter January 31, 2022

Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness announced Monday she will not run for reelection. Lyness is in the final year of her four-year term which ends Dec. 31. Lyness was first elected in 2006 and...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray attempts to dunk during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Murray collected 15 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Iowa men’s basketball to take on Penn State in State College

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 31, 2022

For the second time in just over a week, Iowa men’s basketball is facing off against Penn State. The Hawkeyes beat the Nittany Lions, 68-51, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22. The first matchup...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between No. 25 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Clark scored 18 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 82-56.

Caitlin Clark increases Iowa women’s basketball team’s national presence

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2022

In almost two years on the University of Iowa campus, sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark has brought national attention to the Hawkeye women’s basketball team. Clark has been featured on the...

Iowa coaches Terry (left) and Tom Brands gesture toward the officials during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

‘The Brands Brothers’ | Twitter highlights, reactions to Big Ten Network documentary

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 30, 2022

Immediately following Friday night's Iowa-Penn State men's wrestling dual, "The Brands Brothers" made its television debut on the Big Ten Network. The documentary, directed by Kevin Ritchie, was originally...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

UI expands COVID-19 testing for students with at-home tests

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter January 30, 2022

The University of Iowa has expanded COVID-19 testing availability for students. The university purchased thousands of tests to expand options and capacity among students across campus, Undergraduate...

Photo illustration by Grace Smith

Opinion | January is poverty awareness month and Iowa has some work to do

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist January 30, 2022

January is Poverty Awareness Month. As the month comes to an end, it is clear looking at Iowa's minimum wage that we have some work to do to continue addressing the issue. Poverty is a long-standing...

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