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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

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Johnson County prepares for second phase of COVID-19 vaccination

Sabine Martin, News Reporter January 24, 2021

After administering vaccinations to health care workers and long-term care facility residents, Johnson County health organizations will pivot to the second phase of COVID-19 vaccinations on Feb. 1. The...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick shoots a basket during a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Hoosiers, 69-81.

Stagnant second-half offense dooms Iowa in loss to Indiana

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 22, 2021

The best offense in men’s college basketball went over 11 minutes of game time without scoring in the second half on Thursday night. And as a result, No. 4 Iowa’s (12-3 overall, 6-2 Big Ten)...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2020. Only a day after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, Ernst discussed upcoming work and the possible impeachment of former President Donald Trump. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s U.S. senators question constitutionality of impeachment trial

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor January 21, 2021

Iowa’s U.S. senators said they are unsure of the constitutional validity of holding an impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump, who was impeached last week, just seven days before leaving...

Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)

Iowa political leaders react to Biden’s inauguration ceremony, pledge to unify the country

Lauren White, Politics Reporter January 20, 2021

President Joe Biden was sworn into office on Wednesday, and Iowa Democrats say it was refreshing to see Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage to start their presidency. Biden said...

Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)

Biden becomes the 46th president, vowing to heal and unite a nation in crisis

Janet Hook, Eli Stokols, Jennifer Haberkorn and Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times TNS January 20, 2021

WASHINGTON — Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States Wednesday, just hours after his predecessor left the White House, clearing the way for a beleaguered...

A vehicle display in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan 18, 2021.

Iowa City Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration virtually celebrates human rights advocates

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor January 18, 2021

The University of Iowa and Iowa City kicked off their Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration — a full two weeks of festivities, online programming, and service projects this year — on Monday, to celebrate...

IowaÕs 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with NebraskaÕs Liam Cronin during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

Top-ranked Iowa wrestling team dominates No. 6 Nebraska, 31-6, in season-opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 15, 2021

For the first time since the 2020 Big Ten Championships, the Iowa wrestling team took the mat on Friday night. And the top-ranked Hawkeyes dominated in their season-opening dual meet. In front of...

The outside of Filmscene is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020.

FilmScene announces Sundance 2021 lineup

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter January 15, 2021

FilmScene, alongside the programming team at Sundance Film Festival, released its lineup of eight films that will be showcased for Iowa City patrons on the big screen from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 at FilmScene...

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

President Trump impeached, Iowa Republicans vote down measure

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor January 13, 2021

Iowa’s three Republican representatives in the U.S. House voted against the second impeachment of President Trump for inciting insurrection after a mob of Trump supporters violently stormed the U.S....

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers the condition of the state address to a joint session of the Iowa House and Senate.

Governor calls for in-person learning and tax cuts in Condition of the State address

Caleb McCullough and Julia Shanahan January 12, 2021

DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out her legislative priorities in her annual Condition of the State address on Tuesday, touting economic policy and in-person learning as a means to bounce...

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver stands 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.

Republican majority to push for fully in-person option at Iowa schools

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor January 11, 2021

Republican lawmakers in Iowa will push to require that K-12 students have the option to take fully in-person classes, as high COVID-19 positivity rates throughout the fall pushed some schools to pivot...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota on Sunday.

Unselfish Hawkeyes fight off late Gopher run for fourth straight win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 10, 2021

In Minneapolis on Christmas, the Iowa men’s basketball team led Minnesota by seven points with 44 seconds remaining, only to lose by seven in overtime. On Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the team’s...