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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 Jordan Bohannon passes to guard Joe Wieskamp during the Iowa men’s basketball game against the Southern University Jaguars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Bohannon dealt with hip issues during previous seasons and is back this year after two hip surgeries. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 103-76 in their first game against them since 2017.

Name, Image, Likeness: a new era for college athletes

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor July 6, 2021

Jordan Bohannon has been advocating for name, image, and likeness rights for college athletes since 2019. At the NCAA Tournament that season, the now-sixth-year men’s basketball senior stole an...

Covid cases for Bangladesh are displayed on the World Health Organization website on Monday, July 5, 2021.

UI Bangladeshi grad students worry about their families as COVID cases rise in Bangladesh

Meg Doster, News Reporter July 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may feel like a thing of the past for some vaccinated students in the U.S., but international students still live in fear for their overseas families. Redwan Bin Abdul Baten...

Spectators watch fireworks from a Hy-Vee parking lot in Coralville on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

After hiatus, Coralville 4th Fest returns with new spark

Natalie Dunlap and Sabine Martin June 29, 2021

Owner of Next Generation Shows Vern Tripses and his family have been in the carnival industry for 47 years, but last year’s business was at a standstill as the pandemic raged on. This year, festivals...

Kari Juhl gives a thumbs up while donating blood during a blood drive that is being held for her son Tyler who is battling cancer. Friday, June, 25, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

Local blood shortage inspires family to host community blood drives

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter June 28, 2021

A year ago, Tyler Juhl was a healthy child preparing to start school in the fall. Now, he is one of thousands of patients in need of blood during a year where hospitals across the nation are experiencing...

Corn leaves turning brown due to lack of rain on Monday, June, 21, 2021. A field planted with corn start showing the effects of lack of rain fall. The leaves are turning brown, and the stalks are short.

Growers in Johnson County combat drought conditions

Jake Olson, News Reporter June 27, 2021

Steve Swenka, owner of Double G Angus Farms in Johnson County, said this summer his farm has experienced one of the worst droughts in his life. “We have had only about two inches of rain in the...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

P3 projects headed by UI professors to reach all sectors of campus life

Emily Delgado, News Reporter June 23, 2021

Seven public-private partnership projects headed by University of Iowa professors were granted funding by the University of Iowa to benefit sectors of the university outlined in the UI’s strategic...

Amanda Green, Cole Green, Knox Green, Lisa Skriver, Danielle Barefoot, Chelsea Green, and Iowa City Queer Exchange admin Claire Czerwionka pose for a portrait at City Park in Iowa City during a Pride pool party on June 19, 2021.

Iowa City Queer Exchange group helps LGBTQ Iowa Citians feel safe, provides resources

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 22, 2021

When Claire Czerwionka moved back to Iowa City from Chicago, she noticed the absence of an inclusive online group for the LGBTQ community. Czerwionka was part of the Chicago Queer Exchange Facebook...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

State Board of Regents propose $283 tuition increase for UI undergrads after year-long pause

Emily Delgado and Kelsey Harrell June 21, 2021

The state Board of Regents is proposing a $283 tuition increase for undergraduate students and a $353 increase for graduate students at the University of Iowa for the 2021-22 academic year. The...

Attendees at a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Iowa Freedom Riders get their food on June 19, 2021.

Iowa Freedom Riders, community celebrate Juneteenth

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 20, 2021

For more than a year, the Iowa Freedom Riders have been organizing and protesting against systemic racism and police violence. On Saturday, they were able to focus on celebration by hosting a Juneteenth...

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited the Medical and Education Facility (MERF) on June 17 2021. He thanked frontline health care workers for helping in the battle against the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer)

U.S Secretary of Labor visits, thanks University of Iowa for COVID-19 research, contributions

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor June 17, 2021

U.S Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh expressed gratitude to the University of Iowa and its workers for the work done in combating the COVID-19 pandemic during his visit to campus on Thursday. Walsh...

Johnson County Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Royceeann Porter  listen to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors consider removal of MRAP vehicle

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 17, 2021

Johnson County residents may no longer see the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle driving through their neighborhoods. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed the future, and...

Johnson County Supervisor Candidate Jon Green poses for a portrait on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Johnson County Supervisor Jon Green calls for countywide equity and inclusive policymaking going forward

Emily Delgado, News Reporter June 16, 2021

Jon Green, new Johnson County Supervisor, dedicates his success in both the recent election and his campaign strategy to the combination of volunteer work and his restoration message. His strategy...