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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

The Daily Iowan

Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

With online fundraisers, University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.4 million ‘For the Kids’

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter February 27, 2021

After 24 hours of the organization's first virtual "Big Event" — which included a car parade, 24 hours of virtual activities, and head shaving at a local salon — Dance Marathon 27 raised $1,422,443.27. Participants...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa lawmaker introduces bill to require in-person graduation at Iowa’s public universities

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 26, 2021

Commencement ceremonies at Iowa’s three public universities could be held in-person if a Republican-backed bill makes it through the Iowa Legislature. If the bill, introduced this week, clears...

The Iowa City Power Plant is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Because the University of Iowa does not rely on one resource for energy, it uses the power plant as a supplementary energy source to help prevent large energy and electric outages.

Iowa’s energy, electrical infrastructure remain resilient despite freezing temps

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter February 25, 2021

While temperatures continually plunged below zero this winter, experts said that Iowa’s energy infrastructure is set up to withstand the pressures of extreme weather. But considering the recent...

College of Dentistry Dean David Johnsen to step down early after free speech controversy

College of Dentistry Dean David Johnsen to step down early after free speech controversy

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 25, 2021

University of Iowa College of Dentistry Dean David Johnsen will step down at the end of the spring 2021 semester after an email thread in the college raised free speech concerns with state Republican...

Dr. Courtney Miller is seen during an oboe lesson with Allyson Kegel at the Voxman Music Building on Feb. 23. Kegel is a senior studying music education and oboe performance while Miller is an assistant professor of oboe.

University of Iowa professors share teaching strategies during COVID-19 faculty-run podcast

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 24, 2021

A year after the pandemic slammed the University of Iowa, a faculty-based podcast has brought professors together to share their successes in teaching online. Most classes at the UI were moved to...

After being nominated to Speaker of the House, Rep. Pat Grassley is escorted to the front of the chambers for oath of office during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Bill to change Iowa’s election laws passed in House, heads to governor’s desk

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 24, 2021

The Iowa House passed a bill on Wednesday that would shorten the early voting period and place other limitations on voting, sending the bill to the governor’s office. The House passed the measure...

University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye goes back out On Parade for the 10th Anniversary of Herky on Parade on Monday, May 5, 2014.

Iowa’s public universities see improved graduation and retention rates despite COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor February 24, 2021

The three regent-governed universities in Iowa have each seen improvement in retention for the 2020-21 academic year despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing financial hardships for students and their...

Bike Library Executive Director Audrey Wiedemeier poses for a portrait at the new Gilbert Street location in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Bike Library Inc. is a volunteer-run project in Iowa City that allows community members to check out and buy restored bicycles.

Iowa City Bike Library looks to a new frontier

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 23, 2021

For Iowa City's Bike Library, the month of February has been the “final drag” to finally find a place to call home. "We are calling the whole month of February ‘The Final Drag; A New Bicycling...

The University Orchestra, conducted by Megan Maddaleno, rehearses in the Voxman music building on Feb. 15, 2021.

UI School of Music addresses lack of diversity in classical music, steps to improve

Abby McCusker, Arts Reporter February 22, 2021

Classical music in America has been historically and predominantly white. Orchestras large and small have followed the traditional canon of white European male composers since its inception hundreds...

Patients are injected with the COVID-19 vaccine at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Warning from legal experts: posting COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media creates risk for identity theft

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 18, 2021

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and legal experts are warning Iowans that posting pictures of COVID-19 vaccination cards could put patients at risk for identity theft. The cards...

A schematic for the proposed North Liberty facility is shown. The schematic comes from UIHC's application for a Certificate of Need in February.

State board denies approval for $230 million UIHC facility in North Liberty

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 17, 2021

A state board denied an application from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to develop a $230 million facility in North Liberty, after several local hospital representatives said it would negatively...

Hawkeyes compete in the 400 yard freestyle during the last session of the 2020 Women’s Big Ten Swim and Dive Championship on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Ohio State won the championships with an overall score of 1503.5.

University of Iowa Athletics reinstates women’s swimming and diving program

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 16, 2021

Seven months ago, on Aug. 21, the lives of about 100 student-athletes and staff members across four University of Iowa Athletics programs were upended, as UI leadership announced its men’s and women’s...