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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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Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The fraternity is suspended until 2026 after not complying with the University of Iowa's Code of Student Life policies.

University of Iowa’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity suspended until 2026

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 2, 2022

The University of Iowa has suspended the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for at least four academic years, according to documents obtained by The Daily Iowan. The fraternity, more commonly known as PIKE,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds stands in front of the Iowa Capitol to deliver the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address. Contributed by Alex Murphy.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touts Republican leadership in rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union

Natalie Dunlap and Meg Doster March 2, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds took the national stage on Tuesday night to deliver the Republican rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. She criticized the Biden administration on...

James Tutson poses for a portrait at the Ped Mall in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Tutson is a musician from Iowa City and has appeared on The Voice.

Iowa, national musicians weigh in on pandemic effects

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 1, 2022

The pandemic left many musicians facing decreased income and canceled shows. Even as many have now returned to live performances and touring, COVID-19 has continued to affect their gigs. Jeni Grouws,...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs flat tax rate into Iowa law

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 1, 2022

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that would eventually apply a flat tax rate of 3.9 percent for Iowa taxpayers into law on Tuesday.  “This bill rewards work, takes care of our farmers, and supports...

Iowa guard Austin Ash pumps up the crowd while time expires during a men’s basketball game between No. 24 Iowa and Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. The senior scored three points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 82-61.

Austin Ash, Iowa men’s basketball celebrate senior night win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 28, 2022

When Austin Ash is on the floor during an Iowa men’s basketball game, fireworks are sure to ensue. His performance in the Hawkeyes’ 82-61 win over the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Teauge gave his State of the City address, the city council heard concerns from the Center of Worker Justice, and the city council discussed meeting protocols.

Mayor Bruce Teague lifts Iowa City mask mandate

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor February 28, 2022

Iowa City residents will no longer be required to wear masks inside public and city buildings starting Tuesday, after Mayor Bruce Teague lifted the city mask mandate on Monday.  Iowa City reintroduced...

Demonstrators gather during a rally for peace in Ukraine on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Around 60 people attended the demonstration.

Demonstration for Peace gathers on Pentacrest as invasion in Ukraine continues

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor February 27, 2022

The sky was clear and the sun was shining on the Ukrainian flag as over 60 people gathered on the Pentacrest, holding signs and waving blue-and-yellow flags, to stand in solidarity with the people...

Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo drives to the basket for a layup. Taiwo went 6-7 from the field while scoring 14 points during a women’s basketball game between No. 25 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 82-56.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball vying for Big Ten regular season title against No. 6 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2022

Both No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan women’s basketball will be playing for a conference regular season championship when they match up at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson walks up the stairs for a reception following her installation at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Wilson takes over as the third woman in the school’s history to serve the position.

UI President Barbara Wilson officially installed in position, will prioritize student mental health and DEI efforts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter February 25, 2022

Comprehensive excellence, creativity, and community are the “secret sauce” that makes the University of Iowa so special, according to the institution’s president, Barbara Wilson. At the 22nd...

U.S Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks with the Daily Iowan staff after a visit to Mercy Hospital on July 2, 2019.

Chuck Grassley, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s top Republican, congratulates Ketanji Brown Jackson on SCOTUS nomination

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor February 25, 2022

Sen. Chuck Grassley, the highest ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, congratulated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her nomination to the Supreme Court.  “The judgments of a justice...

A photo of the PulsePoint Respond app taken on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 in front of the Old Capitol building.

App to alert Johnson County citizens of nearby cardiac arrests

Cooper Worth, News Reporter February 24, 2022

The Johnson County Ambulance Service is adopting an app that notifies CPR-trained citizens to assist with cardiac arrests happening nearby. PulsePoint Respond is a free mobile app that allows citizens...

A sign in Grand Avenue Marketplace informs customers that UI Dining will no longer accept Apple Pay.

UI Housing and Dining changes payment options after new rules from Visa

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter February 23, 2022

Students can no longer use contactless payment methods after Visa implemented new rules, requiring that all terminals have options for both contactless and chip reader payments. As of Feb. 1, students...