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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Film: Coralville Winter Water Fights

Lillie Hawker and Alex Snyder February 1, 2023

Coralville Fire Department put on its 47th annual winter water fights on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. It is always held on the last weekend in January with firefighters from all over the state come to compete.

The jersey of former Iowa player Chris Street is seen while Iowa players are introduced before a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The jersey was placed to honor the memory of Street. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball honors Chris Street versus Northwestern

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

Prior to the Iowa men’s basketball team’s rescheduled home matchup with Northwestern on Jan. 31, family members of Chris Street spoke to the media about his impact on the state, and a newly-released...

The jersey of former Iowa player Chris Street is seen while Iowa players are introduced before a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The jersey was placed to honor the memory of Street. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Northwestern

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor February 1, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, 86-70. The jersey of former Iowa player Chris Street was hung on a chair near the rest of the Iowa team to honor...

Attendees listen to guest speaker Johanna Winters during the Grant Wood Fellow Talk at the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Winters’ work has been exhibited and performed nationally, Winters discussed her work and research in performance, video, printmaking, and puppetry.

Performance, printmaking, and puppetry — Grant Wood Fellow Johanna Winters gives talk at Stanley

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter February 1, 2023

Uniting the two worlds of puppetry and printmaking is just one part of what makes Johanna Winters’ art and teaching engaging. Her work touches on vulnerable subjects like aging. Winters...

Iowa guard Payton Sandfort shoots a 3-pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Bethune-Cookman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Sandfort shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 89-58.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Northwestern with late surge

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated the visiting Northwestern Wildcats, 86-70, Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  In what Northwestern head coach Chris Collins called a “back-and-fourth...

Iowa City Community School District board members react during a meeting at the Professional Development Center at the Educational Services Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Iowa City schools consider funding options for new preschool programs

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 1, 2023

Funding for more Iowa City Community School District preschool program options is still being considered following a school board member debate on Tuesday.  Members of the Iowa City Community School...

Actors Martin Andrews and Tim Budd perform in the final dress rehearsal for the play A Walk In The Woods at Riverside Theatre In Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.

Review | Riverside’s ‘A Walk in the Woods’ is a powerful play about human connection and hope.

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter January 31, 2023

The Riverside Theatre transformed into a woodland grove in the mountains of Switzerland on the evening of Jan. 27, surrounded by three-dimensional trees of light and chicken wire with a single wooden...

Iowa City Council listens to speaker at City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Iowa City updates Southwest District plan to be more sustainable, equitable

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 31, 2023

Residents in the Iowa City Southwest District could soon see improvements to affordable housing, pedestrian-friendly streets, and easier-to-access commercial areas. The district, which covers the...

Senator At-Large Delaney Orewiler speaks during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

USG confirms Marco Morel as first Deputy Director of Justice and Equity

Archie Wagner, News Reporter January 31, 2023

University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government confirmed current Sen. Marco Morel as the first deputy director of justice and equity at Tuesday’s meeting.  The creation of the position for...

City council members communicate during an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on  Jan. 24, 2023.

Iowa City officials expresses concern over lawmakers’ effort to restrict local government power

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 31, 2023

Several City of Iowa City officials have expressed disappointment and frustration with a proposed bill in the Iowa Legislature that would restrict the city government’s ability to dictate certain...

Old Museum of Art is seen across the Iowa River on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Shuntaro Kawasaki/The Daily Iowan)

UI Old Museum of Art renamed to Performing Arts Annex

Sydney Libert, News Reporter January 31, 2023

The University of Iowa is preparing to have the Division of Performing Arts take center stage in the former Museum of Art. The Old Museum of Art will now go by the interim name Performing...

Dance Marathon captains participate in the captains' line during Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The fundraiser was held virtually with limited in-person participants.

Q&A with UI Dance Marathon Executive Director

Natalie Miller, News Reporter January 31, 2023

For the first time since 2020, the University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon will be held in-person and back to pre-COVID style. This year’s Executive Director Raginya Handoo, a UI fourth-year student,...