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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

A sign marking a polling location is seen outside the North Liberty Community Center in North Liberty on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In 2016, Johnson County was one of six Iowa counties to vote for a democratic presidential candidate, according to the New York Times.

Candidates file for Johnson County Board of Supervisors election

Cooper Worth, News Reporter March 25, 2022

Four Democrats and two Republicans are running for two open seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Democrats V Fixmer-Oraiz, Mallory Hellman, and Seth Zimmermann announced their candidacies...

Jamie M. Johnson, who works at the Public Affairs Office, poses for a portrait in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Iowa City Veterans Affairs to add mental health services and long-term care facilities

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 24, 2022

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs health system has plans for a future for a community living center and a residential rehabilitation treatment program, which, if approved, would begin in 2026.  The...

Students and faculty stand outside of the University of Iowa Chemistry Building while first responders investigate a “strong smell of gas” coming from the building according to a University Hawk Alert on Thursday, March 24, 2022. According to a later Hawk Alert, the situation was resolved.

Strong smell of gas reported in UI Chemistry Building resolved

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 24, 2022

The University of Iowa Public Safety Department reported a strong smell of gas at the UI Chemistry building on Thursday afternoon, causing students and faculty to evacuate the building. At 2 p.m.,...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Most UI students feel they belong on campus, sense of belonging lower for underrepresented groups

Sabine Martin and Caleb McCullough March 24, 2022

While nearly 80 percent of undergraduate students said they felt they belong at the University of Iowa, that proportion is smaller for underrepresented groups, according to a campus climate survey...

A pelican flies over the Iowa River on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

American White Pelicans flock to Iowa City

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 23, 2022

If you’ve seen pelicans swimming or flying around the Iowa River lately, don’t be alarmed — it’s natural, although some Iowa City residents say they’ve never seen this many here before. Iowa...

Photo illustration by Daily Iowan staff

Socioeconomic disparities rank Iowa as third worst state for Black Americans

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter March 22, 2022

Iowa is ranked as the third worst state for Black Americans, behind Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to a study published in February by 24/7 Wall St., a financial news and opinion company located...

Photo Illustration by Braden Ernst

Iowa City recycling program reduces landfill battery fires

Meg Doster, News Reporter March 21, 2022

The City of Iowa City recorded fewer fires at the Landfill and Recycling Center after expanding its battery recycling program last summer. Jennifer Jordan, Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center...

A COGS sticker is seen on a stop light post on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Iowa OSHA issues no violations against UI, cites some workplace concerns in investigation

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 20, 2022

The Iowa branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will not issue any violations or citations against the University of Iowa following an investigation from complaints by the UI’s...

Iowa center Monika Czinano walks off the court after a 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 64-62, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

Home court heartbreak: Iowa women’s basketball stunned by Creighton in second round of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2022

The second-seeded Hawkeyes had one final chance as Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder took a timeout with three seconds left on the game clock.  Iowa was down two points coming out...

Creighton guard Rachael Saunders goes up for a shot during a 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Instant Recap | Iowa women’s basketball loses to Creighton in second round of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2022

The Hawkeyes lost out on a trip to the Sweet 16 on Sunday. The second-seeded Iowa women's basketball team lost to 10th-seeded Creighton, 64-62. After eight lead changes and three ties in the first...

Iowa's No. 2 Jaydin Eierman yells in pain after getting taken down by Michigan's No. 24 Stevan Micic grapple during session three at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Micic defeated Eierman in a 141-pound match by injury forfeit.

Injuries mar Iowa men’s wrestling team’s run at 2022 NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 20, 2022

DETROIT — Tom Brands didn’t mince words at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 9. The 16-year head coach of the Iowa men’s wrestling team issued a challenge to those his Hawkeyes might face during the upcoming...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands embraces Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto after his final collegiate match against Arizona State's No. 3 Michael McGee in session five at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Saturday, March 19, 2022. DeSanto defeated McGee in a 133-pound match, 7-4. DeSanto finished his collegiate career as a four-time All-American. DeSanto is Iowa’s 23rd four-time All-American.

Rapid Recap | Four Iowa men’s wrestlers compete in medal round of 2022 NCAA Championships

Chris Werner and Austin Hanson March 19, 2022

DETROIT —Four Iowa men’s wrestlers competed in the medal round of the 2022 NCAA Championships Saturday morning at Little Caesars Arena. Hawkeye 133-pounder Austin DeSanto earned third place,...