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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

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Iowa City retirement homes hope to see a return to pre-pandemic normalcy with new variants

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter January 29, 2023

Retirement homes nationally faced high rates of infection during the height of COVID-19. As new variants are introduced and pose risks to residents, Iowa City retirement homes are still taking precautions. Kim...

Marie Krebs sits down for coffee with Sikowis Nobiss and her daughter at Bread Garden Market in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Nobiss and Krebs are mothers of multiple indigenous children who had negative experiences with the representation of indigenous culture and recently brought concerns to the Iowa City Human Rights Commission.

Indigenous community members speak out following racism allegations in Iowa City school district

Kate Perez, News Editor January 29, 2023

Sikowis Nobiss, a member of Plains Cree/Saulteaux of the George Gordon First Nation, has enrolled all of her children in the Iowa City Community School District. Each child had a negative experience...

The Doctor is In | Vaginal Discharge: Knowing when you're normal and when to see a doctor

The Doctor is In | Vaginal Discharge: Knowing when you’re normal and when to see a doctor

January 29, 2023

For many people, it is often uncomfortable to discuss vaginal discharge. However, this natural phenomenon is completely normal and healthy. The term vaginal discharge refers to the fluid or mucus that...

Iowa forward Kris Murray drives to the hoop while being defended by Rutgers forward Aundre Hyatt during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Murray recorded one assist. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Balanced scoring lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 93-82, Sunday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After a back-and-forth first 15  minutes, Iowa ended the first stanza on...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery puts up a 3-point shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. McCaffery hit his first 3-pointer after returning to the court for the first time since taking a leave of absence to deal with anxiety. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery returns to court after missing time to work on mental health

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter January 29, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery is back from his extended leave of absence. McCaffery stepped away from the program on Jan. 3, citing personal struggles with anxiety.  While McCaffery...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca walks out for the starting lineup introductions during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Rebraca recorded six rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Rutgers

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director January 29, 2023

The Iowa men's basketball team defeated Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, 93-82. Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery returned to the court, scoring nine points. Entering the day, the Scarlet Knights...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is introduced before a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 80-76.

Iowa Athletics partners with Opendorse to create name, image, and likeness marketplace for student-athletes

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor January 29, 2023

Iowa Athletics will partner with Opendorse, an athlete marketing experience, to create the Iowa NIL marketplace, it announced Wednesday. Iowa is one of multiple Big Ten schools to have an NIL marketplace,...

The University of Iowa Power Plant as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

UI faces lawsuit for alleged breach of public/private utility contract

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 28, 2023

Three years after entering a 50-year-long deal, the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative, which oversees the utilities across campus, filed a federal lawsuit against the UI for a breach of contract. The...

Iowa center Monika Czinano and Nebraska center Alexis Markowski reach for the ball during tip off at a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 80-76.

Photos: No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Matt Sindt and Madyson Gomez January 28, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Huskers, 80-76, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led the Hawkeyes in points with 33. Iowa’s Monika Czinano and Hannah Stuelke followed...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim on the court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 93-64.

No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball wins sixth straight against Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter January 28, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team won its sixth straight game against Nebraska on Saturday. Coming off an 83-72 win Monday against No. 2 Ohio State, the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 80-76,...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Stuelke scored 10 points and played for 14 minutes and 27 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Hannah Stuelke stresses importance of free-throw shooting in victory over Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor January 28, 2023

Iowa women's basketball always stresses the importance of free throw shooting. And in No. 10 Iowa's 80-76 win over Nebraska on Saturday afternoon, shots from the charity stripe made a big difference....

Iowa State's No. 3 165-pound David Carr grabs Iowa’s No. 15 165-pound Patrick Kennedy during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Carr defeated Kennedy, 10-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Iowa men’s wrestling falls short in Happy Valley

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter January 27, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team fell to top-ranked Penn State, 23-14, on Friday in State College, Pennsylvania.  The Hawkeyes are now 12-1 on the season and 5-1 in the Big Ten. The Nittany...