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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

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark high fives Iowa forward Monika Czinano during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Clark and Czinano led Iowa in scoring with 31 points each. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

Caitlin Clark notches triple-double in Iowa women’s basketball’s victory over Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark stood at the end of the Carver-Hawkeye Arena tunnel on Sunday night as young fans lined up to meet her. The 6-foot guard laughed as...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz extended through 2029 season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2022

The University of Iowa extended football head coach Kirk Ferentz’s contract for five years, it was announced Friday. The 66-year-old’s current contract runs through 2025, and the extension will...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC ‘under stress,’ leaders call for community COVID-19 compliance

Anthony Neri, News Reporter January 13, 2022

The rise of the omicron variant in Iowa has backlogged University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics workers and caused them to modify and delay regular treatments. Suresh Gunasekaran, UIHC CEO, said...

The ACT building sign is seen on November 2 2021.

Regents retire ACT/SAT admissions requirement

Sabine Martin, News Editor January 12, 2022

The University of Iowa is now the fourth Big Ten institution to not require standardized testing for undergraduate admission. The state Board of Regents voted to make standardized testing optional,...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Reynolds proposes 4 percent flat tax, workforce package in Condition of the State

Natalie Dunlap, Lauren White, and Rylee Wilson January 11, 2022

DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proposed a flat income tax rate of 4 percent along with other tax reforms and workforce-based policies during her Condition of the State address on Tuesday. “My...

Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley and Senate President Jake Chapman applaud Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds during the Condition of the State Address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During the State Address, Reynolds spoke about childcare, Iowa teachers, material taught in schools, unemployment, tax cuts, and more.

Reynolds’ new school rules

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor January 11, 2022

Parents can expect to know more details about classroom material and library books if legislation proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds becomes law.  In her Condition of the State address on Tuesday night,...

Attendee Jennifer Leonhard holds up a sign during a rally before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Leonhard attended the rally to support the medical freedom and privacy bill.

Iowa House introduces bill to further evaluate presidential executive orders

Lauren White, Politics Reporter January 11, 2022

On the second day of the 2022 Iowa legislative session, a lawmaker introduced a bill that would put presidential executive orders under review in Iowa if those orders are suspected of restricting a...

Johnson County Democratic Sen. Joe Bolkcom addresses media access in the Senate Chamber during the second day of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. During his speech, Bolkcom compared media access to coverage of a basketball game. “Can you imagine if Gary Dolphin had to call the Iowa men's basketball game from the popcorn stand at Carver-Hawkeye Arena?”

Johnson County senators blast Republican press policy

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor January 11, 2022

Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, and Minority Leader Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, condemned Senate Republicans’ decision to bar press from the Senate Chamber in the 2022 legislative session. Speaking...

House speaker Pat Grassley speaks to start the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Grassley addressed unemployment in Iowa and what can be done to help fix this issue. “There won't be one single bill that solves this issue,” Grassley said. “It needs to be a holistic approach. We need to get creative and we need to work together along with the Governor as well as the Senate try to find solutions.”

Leaders call for tax cuts, workforce solutions, in opening of 2022 legislative session

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor January 10, 2022

DES MOINES — Opening the 2022 legislative session, Republican leaders, who are the majority party in both chambers, said top priorities for the session include returning surplus tax funds and addressing...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC to request approval from Board of Regents to plan decade-long campus modernization efforts

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor January 6, 2022

University of Iowa Hospitals and clinics is looking to renovate and modernize its campus in the coming years, seeking permission from the state Board of Regents to begin designing several long-term...

Adam Zabner is seen with Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. (Courtesy of Adam Zabner)

Adam Zabner announces campaign for Iowa House seat

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor January 5, 2022

Another young candidate has entered the race in Iowa House District 90.  Adam Zabner, a 22-year-old Democratic activist from Iowa City, announced his legislative campaign on Wednesday.  Andrew...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds responds to a reporter's question at a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Lawmakers push for more transparency on school curriculum ahead of legislative session

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor January 4, 2022

DES MOINES — Iowa’s Republican leadership called for more transparency around educational materials and increased parental participation in education during press conferences ahead of the 2022...