Skip to Main Content
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

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers a speech during the 2023 Condition of the State at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. At the end of Reynolds’ speech, she thanked supporters. “Thank you for the honor to serve as your governor,” Reynolds said. “God bless you, and God bless the great state of Iowa.”

This week in Iowa Politics | Lawmakers send property tax rollback fix to the governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 16, 2023

Iowa lawmakers sent legislation to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk Thursday that will prevent a $133 million residential property tax increase from going into effect. The lost tax revenue from the bill, Senate...

University of Iowa freshman Kyeon Westbrook snowboards on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Several classes were canceled because of the weather. Snow totals in Iowa City were as high as 10.5 inches. Westbrook said, “We didn’t have much snow left in the season. We gotta do it while we can.” (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Featured Photos: Snow Much Fun

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor February 16, 2023

On Thursday afternoon, students took to the Pentacrest to ski, snowboard and sled. According to KCRG areas of Iowa City received up to 10.5 inches of snow.  University of Iowa freshman Kyeon Westbrook...

Newly elected vice president of the Association for Asian Studies Dr. Hyaeweol Choi poses for a portrait at Gilmore Hall on Feb. 15, 2023.

UI CLAS professor is elected to become the new vice president for the Association of Asian Studies

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 16, 2023

A University of Iowa department chair will serve as vice president of the international nonprofit the Association of Asian Studies. Hyaeweol Choi, UI department chair of Gender, Women's and Sexuality...

Iowa’s Alli Bookin-Nosbisch competes in the women’s 800-meter during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Bookin-Nosbisch placed seventh with a time of 2:06.59. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Iowa track and field notebook | Alli Bookin-Nosbisch breaks Iowa 800-meter record at Music City Challenge

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 16, 2023

Iowa women’s track and field junior mid-distance runner Alli Bookin-Nosbisch broke the school’s all-time 800-meter dash record on Saturday. The team split up last weekend, with mid-distance and...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid watches drills during a practice for the Iowa tennis team at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes complete two-match road trip out west

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 16, 2023

The Iowa women’s tennis team completed a two-match road trip to the pacific northwest this weekend and finished 1-1. While the Hawkeyes lost to Oregon, 4-1, on Feb. 10, they defeated St. Mary’s,...

Students gather in the Main Ballroom at the Iowa Memorial Union for the Student Involvement fair on Jan. 26 2022.

Opinion | Invest time in clubs and organizations

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Contributor February 16, 2023

I sleep for eight hours, go to school for four, work for four, and do homework for two. That is 18 hours of my day laid out for me. Students usually have a lot on their plate. From homework to jobs,...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee celebrates a victory over Iowa State's 125-pound Corey Cabanban during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Iowa men’s wrestling to honor seniors against Oklahoma State

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 16, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestling’s dual against Oklahoma State will hold special meaning for sixth-year seniors Spencer Lee, Max Murin, and Jacob Warner as they trot out to the mat in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for...

The Boyd Law Building is seen in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 6, 2022.

UI requests suspension of admissions to the Master of Studies in Law

Katie Asher, News Reporter February 16, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents to suspend the admissions in the Masters of Studies in Law at the UI College of Law.  The regents will decide the future...

People run with a stolen inflatable rabbit from Downtown Iowa City Thursday at 1:50 a.m.

Inflatable rabbit art stolen from downtown Iowa City

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor February 16, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Thieves ran southbound from the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall with a large inflatable rabbit early Thursday morning. The rabbit — one of six...

DITV: Wed Feb 15th, 2023

DITV: Wed Feb 15th, 2023

February 16, 2023

DITV: Mon Feb 13th, 2023

DITV: Mon Feb 13th, 2023

February 16, 2023