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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

Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris signals fourth down during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa football’s Jermari Harris returns from injury, eager to be back on field

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 13, 2023

Iowa football cornerback Jermari Harris has learned to never take anything for granted. After the junior suffered an undisclosed injury that sidelined him for the entire 2022 season, he wasn’t...

The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

IC family worried over potential rezoning

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 13, 2023

After coming to Iowa City in 1928, George Dane made a lasting impression on the community. Now, his family worries his posthumous wish to give back to the community he loved could be jeopardized with...

Wheelchair accessible garden plots are seen at Chadek Green Park in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Chadek Green Park in IC opens accessible garden plots

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Chadek Green Park in Iowa City installed six raised bed plots in the last two weeks to increase accessibility for people with disabilities. The raised beds, which were built this winter, will increase...

The new Pride Alliance Center is seen on Melrose Avenue in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

UI Pride Alliance Center to open house on Melrose Avenue

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 13, 2023

The University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center is expected to open at a new location this fall at 601 Melrose Avenue. The previous building — located on 125 Grand Ave. Court — built in 1922 was deemed...

Willie Mullins' best chances at winning a second Grand National

Willie Mullins’ best chances at winning a second Grand National

Promoted Post April 13, 2023

Despite his wealth of success in National Hunt racing on both sides of the Irish Sea, with a laundry list of major Grade 1 triumphs in Ireland and a record 94 Cheltenham Festival winners, the Grand National...

Members of the Senate congregate in the Senate Chamber during the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Iowa House passes bill allowing guns in public school parking lots

Emily Delgado and Liam Halawith April 12, 2023

Under a bill passed by the Iowa House on Wednesday, firearms would be permitted in public parking lots owned by the state, including school grounds.  In a 62-37 vote, House Republicans passed a...

Iowa outfielder Kyle Huckstorf high fives teammates during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 12, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeye baseball team defeated the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers, 12-1, in seven innings at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday. Iowa second basemen Sam Hojnar hit a three run home...

A microphone placed on the stage for the Open Mic Night at the Joystick Comedy Arcade in Iowa City on Monday, December 6, 2022.

Ben Miller to educate and entertain with ‘Stand-Up Science’ show at Joystick

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 12, 2023

Although experimentation with lasers, humidity response polymers, and 3-D printed cookies might not sound particularly humorous, they led one comic to a hit stand-up career. Ben Miller never expected...

Prairie Lights is seen in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.

Ask The Author | Jane Roper

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter April 12, 2023

*Jane Roper is an author, copywriter, creative director, and brand strategist, residing in Boston, Massachusetts. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and graduated from...

Photo contributed by Zoe Miller

Student Spotlight: Dance MFA candidate dismantles space and environment by finding place for space outside of Space Place

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter April 12, 2023

Through the deconstruction of the environment itself, one MFA dance candidate’s thesis exhibit displayed an understanding of space by choosing an off-site location. Usually, dance students perform...

The Iowa City Council is seen at a meeting at Iowa City City Hall on August 16, 2022.

Iowa City updating Comprehensive Plan with focus on diversity, affordable housing

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 12, 2023

The City of Iowa City is in the early stages of updating its Comprehensive Plan to align it better with the city council’s housing diversity and affordability goals. The Comprehensive Plan acts...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI to request to terminate two degrees

Kate Perez, News Editor April 12, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting to terminate two bachelors of science degrees, citing less demand for the programs. The two programs being considered for termination are the bachelor of science...