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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

House minority leader Jennifer Konfrst, D-Polk, speaks with reporters after the 2023 Condition of the State at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa House Democrats introduce constitutional amendments to protect abortion access, expand reproductive rights

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 21, 2023

Iowa House Democrats called for protections for abortion access and reproductive rights in the Iowa Constitution on Monday One of the four pieces of introduced legislation would offer an amendment...

Iowa City Council holds a meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Local Iowa City parks closer to receiving renovations

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter March 21, 2023

Iowa City parks are one step closer to breaking ground on renovations following the Iowa City City Council’s approval of a construction bid contract. The Iowa City City Council awarded an $800,000...

Police tape is seen in front of Brother’s Bar and Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Officers were able to detain the shooter, no one is believed to have been injured.

Gun offenses, crimes remain steady in Iowa City, Johnson County over four-year period

Alejandro Rojas and Jack Moore March 21, 2023

Gun offenses and crimes have remained steady for the past four years in Johnson County despite an increase in the prosecutions of firearm possession. The Johnson County Attorney’s Office prosecuted...

A police officer walks through the crime near the entrance of Brother’s Bar and Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Officers were able to detain the shooter, no one is believed to have been injured.

Letter from the Editor | Why ‘guns in Iowa’ was chosen for the DI’s special edition

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor March 21, 2023

One of the most important responsibilities I have as executive editor is choosing stories that go in our print paper. Because The Daily Iowan only prints twice a week, I always want to make sure...

Senators listen to speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on March. 21, 2023.

UI USG passes joint resolution in support of Kognito training

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 21, 2023

University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed a joint resolution supporting university faculty and staff participation in the Kognito Distress Intervention and Suicide Prevention Program...

Iowa’s Hanna Castillo competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 196.200-195.125. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Freshman Hanna Castillo performs under pressure with Iowa women’s gymnastics

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter March 21, 2023

Freshman year can be a scary time for athletes, especially because they’re in a totally different environment. But for Iowa gymnastics freshman Hanna Castillo, being in a new state with a new team...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Former Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell embracing preparation for NFL Draft

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 21, 2023

Former Iowa football player Jack Campbell doesn’t take any conversation for granted. Whether he’s talking to pro football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, Boston College and Carolina Panthers legend...

Hua Wei Lee poses for a portrait under the University of Iowa’s International Programs sign in the Old Capitol Mall on March 3, 2023. Lee, a third-year international student originally from Taiwan, said he almost always feels safe when out in Iowa City.

UI international students share mixed thoughts on campus safety

Kate Perez, News Editor March 21, 2023

Ming Dong takes preventative measures to stay safe from potential gun violence in Johnson County. Dong said he has subconsciously adopted not going out after 10 p.m., avoiding people on the street,...

Iowa student Isabelle Bennett leads a WERQ fitness class at the Campus Recreations and Wellness Center on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

UI Rec Center’s ‘WERQ’ workout classes are high-energy, community-driven

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter March 21, 2023

A room at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is packed full of people of all ages twice a week for a WERQ workout class. The room bursts with energy as the music begins....

Photo contributed by Logan Pratt.

College town comedy — Standup comedy bounces back in Iowa City

Parker Jones and Stella Shipman March 21, 2023

Whether it’s open mics, professional stand-up routines, or “Joke-E-Oke,” Iowa City makes room for laughs. Although several locations host established comedians, comedy spots also host...

Temple Hiatt poses for a portrait by Edward Jones in Coralville on March 21, 2023. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Gun violence continues while gun control restrictions loosen in Iowa

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 21, 2023

Temple Hiatt’s nephew showed signs of mental illness the day of his death. A Red flag gun safety law could have saved his life. Hiatt, a volunteer with Iowa Moms Demand Action, said legislation...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery talks to reporters after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75. 

“He [Connor McCaffery] is my best friend in the whole world. So having him not be here any more is tough. I’ve always had my brother with me… I’m not going to have my best friend with me anymore,” Patrick McCaffery said.

Opinion | The Iowa men’s basketball team lived and died by the 3-point shot this season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2023

There was a common theme in almost every Fran McCaffery postgame press conference after a loss this season. The Iowa men’s basketball head coach would be asked to make an opening statement...