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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 City High School is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Iowa City High-Fairfield boys basketball game ends after alleged racially-charged remark

Virginia Russell, News Reporter January 25, 2023

The boys high school basketball game between Iowa City High and Fairfield High School was halted following an alleged racially-charged remark directed toward a coach on Monday night.  The game,...

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Jackson trial: Former UI student found guilty for first-degree murder of parents, sister

Jackson trial: Former UI student found guilty for first-degree murder of parents, sister

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor January 25, 2023

Former University of Iowa business student Alexander Jackson was emotionless on Wednesday when he was found guilty of the fatal shootings of his parents and sister in their Cedar Rapids home in 2021.  The...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Indigenous parents, students call out Iowa City schools, Iowa City for racism

Kate Perez, News Editor January 25, 2023

Dissatisfaction with the treatment of Indigenous peoples in Iowa City and the Iowa City Community School District has come to light after multiple parents wrote a letter detailing their negative experiences...

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

Iowa City City Council considers approving amateur boxing match in liquor establishments after decade

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 24, 2023

After over a decade of being prohibited, Iowa City may allow an amateur boxing match at the Graduate Hotel following the Iowa City City Council’s approval of an amendment to a city ordinance that...

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Jan. 24, 2023.

USG passes bill to commit $25,000 to UI Food Pantry

Archie Wagner, News Reporter January 24, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed a bill Tuesday to commit $25,000 to the UI Food Pantry from the USG contingency fund.  The contingency fund supports larger scale...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 2023 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Iowa lawmakers consider regents funding increase in budget debate this week

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 24, 2023

Iowa House and Senate lawmakers started state budget negotiations for the state’s next budget this week — including a 2.5 percent increase for Iowa’s public universities. Gov. Kim Reynolds...

Gov. Kim Reynolds walks into the Iowa State Capitol rotunda to sign the House File 68 on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.

Reynolds signed her $345 million school choice bill into law Tuesday morning

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 24, 2023

Students in Iowa attending private schools will now receive $7,600 in state tax dollars after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the Students First Act, her largest legislative priority, Tuesday. The state-funded...

Concert goers gather outside Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Iowa City Area Chinese Association celebrates Lunar New Year at the Englert

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter January 24, 2023

Lunar New Year is the start of the lunar calendar — a celebration of new beginnings, reunion, and family. The holiday is honored through music, dance, and food, all of which could be found at...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2022.

UI faculty senate, state Board of Regents oppose anti-tenure bill

Kate Perez, News Editor January 24, 2023

A bill designed to prohibit tenure policies and contracts is facing opposition from members of the University of Iowa and at state Board of Regents-governed universities. The bill, House File 48,...

Iowa’s No.16 157-pound Cobe Siebrecht wrestles Northwestern’s No. 9 Trevor Chumbley during a dual between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Jan. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 27-9. Siebrecht defeated Chumbley, 6-3.

Brothers Cobe and Cade Siebrecht reunited as teammates in Iowa men’s wrestling room

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter January 24, 2023

Wrestling runs through the blood of the Siebrecht family. Iowa men’s wrestling’s Cobe Siebrecht and Cade Siebrecht are just two of four wrestlers in the Siebrecht clan. Their oldest brother...