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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Mayor Pro Tem Megan Alter votes no on the Community Police Review Board at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. The vote was 6-1.

Iowa City City Council to expand Community Police Review Board membership

Emily Delgado, News Reporter February 2, 2022

The Iowa City City Council will expand Community Police Review Board membership from five to seven members to allow for former law enforcement officials to serve on the board after they’ve been out...

Iowa defenseman Carter Shinkaruk defends during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 28, 2022. The Wings defeated the Heartlanders 5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders emphasize fast starts ahead of three-game road trip

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders know that a fast start will give them a chance to win any game. The Heartlanders are 10-1-2-0 in games they’ve led at the end of the first period. Iowa has gone 11-0-1-0...

City Attorney Eric Goers talks about new proposed rules regarding public comment at an Iowa City City Council work session on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. City councillors hoped for smoother meetings with the new proposed rules.

Iowa City City Council looks to revise public comment rules

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado February 2, 2022

The Iowa City City Council is considering changing rules for public comment, which councilors say will ensure meetings are on-topic and uninterrupted. Critics say the rules will stifle public participation...

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UI faculty make impact in translating diverse population into representation in West Liberty

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify Editor February 1, 2022

Dana Dominguez comes from a family of firsts. Her aunt served as the first Latina Alderman in Moline, Iowa, and her dad was the first Latino police officer in West Liberty, Iowa. This year, Dominguez...

Young woman taking a pill

Guest Opinion | Doctor is In: How to properly take antibiotics

February 1, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2.8 million infections are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the U.S. every year. Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria...

Iowa City Public Art Program opens new round of matching funds

Iowa City Public Art Program opens new round of matching funds

Parker Jones, Arts Editor February 1, 2022

Up to $3,000 in grants will be available to eligible artists following the announcement of a new round of public art matching funds. Open to any artists looking to pursue publicly accessible visual,...

Riverside Theatre’s new location promises bright future

Riverside Theatre’s new location promises bright future

Parker Jones, Arts Editor February 1, 2022

Riverside Theatre has officially moved into the heart of downtown Iowa City. The new space, located at 105 College St. in the Ped Mall’s Crescent Building, occupies three floors. Riverside plans...

Opinion | Iowa benefits from legalizing recreational cannabis

Opinion | Iowa benefits from legalizing recreational cannabis

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist February 1, 2022

If voters and legislators want to help build a brighter future for Iowa, they should legalize cannabis. When all sides are considered, such as economic benefits and criminal justice reform, the scale...

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Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 1, 2022

Before the 2021-22 season began, senior 125-pounder Spencer Lee was clearly the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s most valuable athlete. Lee is a three-time national champion, two-time Hodge Trophy...

Michael Kemerer

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 1, 2022

Senior 174-pounder Michael Kemerer has been the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s most valuable asset this season. Kemerer, who is ranked second in the nation at his weight, is 5-1 on the season....

Iowa forwards Kris and Keegan Murray talk during a break in the play at a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 83-74.

Analyzing Iowa men’s basketball team’s tournament chances halfway through Big Ten play

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 1, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery wanted nothing to do with any postseason discussions during a mid-January press conference. “I just think, to be honest with you, it’s just crazy...

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