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

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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...

Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

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...

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

Twitter reacts to Iowa men’s basketball’s comeback win over Michigan State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2023

With the Iowa men's basketball team trailing Michigan State, 91-78, on Saturday afternoon, many Hawkeye fans headed for the Carver-Hawkeye Arena exits as the clock ticked under two minutes. But...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins jumps for a layup 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. Perkins scored 24 points and had 6 assists.

Iowa men’s basketball pulls off miraculous comeback to defeat Michigan State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team came back from an 11-point deficit with one minute left in regulation to force overtime and eventually defeat the Michigan State Spartans, 112-106, Saturday afternoon...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen at the University of Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

Professors discuss Russia-Ukraine war after year of conflict in UI panel

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 25, 2023

A group of professors from universities around the Midwest discussed at the University of Iowa Friday the implications of the first year of the Russia-Ukraine war. In the Iowa Memorial Union, five...

Iowa forward McKenna Warnock, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, and Iowa center Monika Czinano smile during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The pair combined for 44 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 87-64.

Iowa women’s basketball to honor seniors Monika Czinano, McKenna Warnock against Indiana

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 25, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball seniors Monika Czinano and McKenna Warnock will play their final regular season game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. “Their consistency is something that's just amazing...

The Coralville food pantry is seen on Sunday, Nov. 7. 2021.

Think Iowa City’s Foodie February Event will include new “Fillanthropy” food drive

Virginia Russell, News Reporter February 23, 2023

Think Iowa City’s annual Foodie February event debuted a new initiative to help combat food scarcity in Johnson County. The Foodie “Fillanthropy” event is a month-long food drive alongside Foodie...

The interior of a Johnson County-owned property, 520 Capitol Street, which was intended for low-income housing but will be demolished in coming weeks, is seen on Thursday Feb. 23, 2023. The Iowa City Friends of Historic Preservation will remove salvageable parts before the house is demolished.

Johnson County set to demolish county-owned houses located in Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 23, 2023

After three county-owned homes on Prentiss Street in Iowa City are emptied this spring, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily use the structures to conduct basic training exercises. The...

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