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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks is seen in her office in the Longworth House Office Building in Washington D.C. The DI sat down with Miller-Meeks to discuss recent state and national legislation.

Q&A | Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks talks about parents right, social media platforms

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was at the nation’s capital Monday where reporters met with Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meek to talk about social media platform regulations, parental rights,...

Iowa senator Chuck Grassley is seen in his office in the Hart building in Washington D.C. The DI sat down with Grassley to discuss recent state and local legislation.

Q&A | Sen. Chuck Grassley talks about bank protections, bipartisan legislation

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was in the nation’s capital Monday, where reporters met with Sen. Chuck Grassley and asked him about the Silicon Valley Bank, minority party representation, TikTok,...

Supervisor Rod Sullivan listens to speakers at  a Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Johnson County set to launch new mental health court

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 27, 2023

A new mental health court is being established in Johnson County later this year with the aim of addressing individuals’ mental health needs that could lead to criminal behaviors. The new court will...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Johnson County officials to address broadband gaps in rural areas of county

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 27, 2023

Broadband coverage in Johnson County may improve for residents living in rural communities with the county’s pending application for state funding. The county qualified to apply for state funding...

The Iowa team holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a victory over No.5 Louisville at the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

Iowa women’s basketball takes advice from Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird in Elite Eight shootaround visit

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 27, 2023

Iowa women's basketball hosted a special guest before its Elite Eight game against Louisville on Sunday night — Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird. Bird, who played all 21 of her WNBA seasons with...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots a layup during the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between second-seeded Iowa and fifth-seeded Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Twitter reacts to the Iowa women’s basketball team’s Elite Eight victory over Louisville

Chris Werner and Ryan Hansen March 27, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to its first Final Four since 1993 Sunday with a 97-83 victory over Louisville in the Elite Eight on Sunday night.  After Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-point shot during a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 25, 2023.

Final Four bound: Iowa women’s basketball takes down Louisville in Elite Eight, breaks 30-year drought

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 26, 2023

SEATTLE — For the first time in 30 years, the Hawkeyes are heading to the Final Four. Iowa took down Louisville, 97-83, in the Elite Eight on Sunday night for the program's first Final Four berth...

UI students bring improvements to City of Clinton through university program

UI students bring improvements to City of Clinton through university program

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 26, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities program, or IISC, will bring more than 20 student-led projects to the City of Clinton by the end of the academic year. The program...

The University of Iowa Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is seen on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Asian Pacific American Cultural Center marks 20 years at UI

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 26, 2023

The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary this April with the new events that showcase the center’s mark on campus. APACC is launching a magazine, hosting a gala,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her 2023 Condition of the State speech at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 10, 2023.

Parental rights and the culture war drive conservative politics in Iowa and across the nation

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 26, 2023

Parental rights is the new trend in Republican politics this year, with dozens of statehouses across the country considering legislation targeting parents’ control over classroom topics, sex education,...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa baseball sweeps Western Michigan, off to best start in program history

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 26, 2023

The Iowa baseball team swept Western Michigan in a three-game series on Friday and Saturday at Duane Banks Field. The possibility of snow on Sunday moved the Sunday affair up a day and set the table...

The Iowa bench cheers during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Louisville in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

Second-seeded Iowa women's basketball will play fifth-seeded Louisville on Sunday afternoon for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Hawkeyes will be playing in their fifth Elite Eight...

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