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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

President of SEIU local 199 Cathy Glasson answers questions during a press conference announcing the results of recertification elections for SEIU, AFSCME, and UE local unions across the street from the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The state requires that the unions vote to confirm the continuation of each union. This is the first time all three have voted simultaneously to recertify.

UIHC union, Board of Regents continue contract negotiations with an optimistic outlook

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 15, 2021

As contract negotiations continue between University of Iowa health care workers and the state Board of Regents, both groups are optimistic about the collective bargaining process. Following the...

Swimmers compete during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Iowa reverses decision to cut women’s swimming and diving program amid Title IX battle

Robert Read and Austin Hanson February 15, 2021

The University of Iowa announced Monday that it is fully reinstating its women’s swimming and diving program as an NCAA and Big Ten Conference program. Women’s swimming and diving was one of...

Several students are seen walking on the University of Iowa campus on Feb. 4 after a snowstorm rolled through earlier that day.

The University of Iowa to continue in-person learning despite below zero windchill

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 15, 2021

As snow covers roofs of Iowa City buildings and homes, the University of Iowa will continue in-person learning despite negative winter temperatures.  The University Northern Iowa and Iowa State...

STEM teacher Bennett Brown recently resigned from teaching at Iowa City Southeast Junior High School because of state legislation requiring an in-person option learning starting February 15. Brown stands outside of Southeast Junior High School on February 13, 2021.

‘I feel completely disregarded as a pawn in the partisan politics at the Statehouse’: Educators respond to in-person learning requirements

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter February 14, 2021

After more than two decades in education, Iowa City teacher Bennett Brown found himself at a crossroads when state legislation requiring a fully in-person option for schooling was signed on Jan. 29....

Austin M. Cook, a pharmacy supply chain and automation manager at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), wheels a cart as workers at UIHC receive some of first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the hospital, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, on the 12th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Health care workers ‘delighted’ to receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter February 11, 2021

Fifty-eight percent of University of Iowa health care employees have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data provided by UI Health Care. A total of 8,776 health care workers...

The Appropriations Subcommittee Meeting is seen taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The meeting was held over webex due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa student aid agency reports future enrollment gap for Iowa’s universities

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 10, 2021

The Iowa College Student Aid Commission reported a future college enrollment gap for Iowa’s universities to Iowa lawmakers at an education appropriations subcommittee meeting on Wednesday morning...

Capel Howorth poses for a portrait in his home studio on Jan 29. 2021.

The art of ‘good sound’: local producer Capel Howorth gives the ins and outs to music production

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter February 8, 2021

While riding in a red Merkur Scorpio, Capel Howorth’s dad would quiz him on artists like The Beatles and Steely Dan. He considers those moments to be the spark that lit his way to a deep love for...

Warren Paris (left) and Jerri MacConnell (right) pose for a portrait with their dog, Ginger, at their Iowa City apartment on Feb 8, 2021. The pair got married in September after quarantining together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They met at a "Write Your Life Story" class at the Senior Center.

Iowa City couple, 75 and 82, say ‘I do’ during COVID-19

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 8, 2021

Jerri MacConnell, 75, knew she’d marry Warren Paris, 82, once her apartment's new management began enforcing COVID-19 guidelines that cut short the number of days another person could stay with her. "Their...

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.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry to alter approach to student speech

Lauren White and Brian Grace February 7, 2021

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry will adjust its mass emailing practices after state lawmakers reprimanded representatives from Iowa’s three public universities last week for a history...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynold lifts mask requirement, allows bars and businesses to resume normal operations

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 5, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds lifted the state’s partial mask mandate and will allow bars, restaurants, and other businesses to function at normal capacity, in a new proclamation issued Friday. Starting Sunday,...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa sets course for primarily in-person fall 2021, classes of 150-plus to remain online

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor February 5, 2021

University of Iowa officials are setting the gears in motion for a mostly in-person semester in fall 2021 as the vaccine rollout continues across the state. Classes with more than 150 students will...

The Lark and Owl is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

Cafe and karaoke spot Lark and Owl owner to sell business for $1

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 4, 2021

Iowa City cafe Lark and Owl is set to receive new ownership after only a year and a half, with owner Yi Zhang offering to sell the business for $1. Zhang said with COVID-19 caused immense financial...