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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

Conservative Supreme Court skeptical of Biden’s student loan forgiveness program

Conservative Supreme Court skeptical of Biden’s student loan forgiveness program

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 28, 2023

The conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the legal standing of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on Tuesday morning during oral arguments.  In...

Speakers of the Iowa Cancer Registry talk at the College of Public Health Building on Feb. 28, 2023. The Iowa Cancer Registry marks 50 years of servicing Iowans.

Iowa cancer report shows decreased mortality rates, increased incidence rates

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 28, 2023

Cancer mortality rates in the state have decreased and overall cancer survival rates increased in Iowa, a report from the Iowa Cancer Registry revealed.  The Iowa Cancer Registry released its annual...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after victory over No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 86-85. Clark recorded 34 points, nine defensive rebounds, and nine assists.

Caitlin Clark named Big Ten Women’s Basketball Player of the Year, Hannah Stuelke wins Sixth Player of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Iowa women's basketball junior Caitlin Clark is the Big Ten Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, the conference announced Monday. And head coach Lisa Bluder wasn't surprised by...

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Former Iowa football players drop claims against coaches, keep UI, regents as defendants in lawsuit

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Four Iowa football coaches have been dropped from a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and harassment, multiple sources reported Tuesday. Head coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive coordinator Brian...

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Iowa City to update website, include student resource section

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 27, 2023

The official City of Iowa City website is set to have a new look in next month. Iowa City is updating its government website to improve accessibility and add a new section of student-related resources. The...

Pro-life marchers stand on the sidewalk facing pro-choice attendees during a protest and counter protest between pro-life and pro-choice individuals outside Emma Goldman Clinic for reproductive health care in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Around 70 pro-life marchers attended.

UI, Iowa City groups respond to proposed state abortion legislation

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 26, 2023

Pro and anti-abortion rights groups in Iowa City expressed mixed feelings  after Iowa lawmakers introduced a bill in early February that would make it a felony to manufacture, distribute, prescribe,...

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Distance education continues upward trend among regent institutions

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 26, 2023

Distance education courses at the University of Iowa continue to trend upward, consistent with data from the last five years at Iowa’s public institutions, according to the fall 2022 Distance Education...

Hannah Hudson plays with trains with children at Lionheart Early Learning on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023. Hudson is a childcare provider who could be impacted by the Johnson County Wage Enhancement program, which will be implemented in April.

Child care centers hopeful, yet cautious of Johnson County Wage Enhancement Program

Sydney Libert, News Reporter February 26, 2023

Over 100 child care workers in Johnson County are being offered a slight raise in a new program to address low retention. After the program’s development, some child care workers are feeling left...

Beer taps are seen at Coa Cantina on its grand opening night on Feb. 24, 2023.

Iowa City bar Coa Cantina offers fresh food, tequila

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter February 26, 2023

Coa Cantina, Iowa City’s newest Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, held its grand opening this weekend, bringing a new homemade food and dancing spot to the area. The new addition to Clinton...

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Iowa school districts shared their book reviewing process to Iowa House legislators

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter February 26, 2023

Iowa lawmakers questioned Iowa’s public school leaders on procedures to review so-called “inappropriate” library books after parents raised concerns about book content last week during an Iowa...

Iowa womens basketball senior forward McKenna Warnock walks out to the floor with her family following Iowa womens basketballs 86-85 win over Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 26. Warnock and fifth-senior senior center Monika Czinano were honored in Senior Day festivities in the Hawkeyes final home game of the season.

Senior McKenna Warnock a ‘picture of consistency’ for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 26, 2023

Throughout her four-year Hawkeye women’s basketball career, forward McKenna Warnock has been a picture of consistency. As a three-year starter for the Hawkeyes, she’s shot 50 percent or better...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins celebrates with Iowa guard Connor McCaffery during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106.

Turnovers, rebounding, three-point shooting fuel Iowa men’s basketball to historic comeback win against Michigan State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2023

After a made free throw from Michigan State’s Malik Hall, the Iowa basketball team found itself down, 91-78, with 1:34 remaining at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday afternoon. Up until that point...

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