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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 Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at a meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

New language accessibility program in the works for Johnson County

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 19, 2023

Non-English speakers in Johnson County will soon have access to a county services program that will address gaps in foreign language translation, it was announced on Feb. 15 in the Johnson County...

Reporters interview Democratic candidates Liz Mathis and Christina Bohannan at a fundraising event at the Sutliff Farm & Cider House in Lisbon, Iowa. Mathis is pursuing a seat in Iowas 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House while Bohannan is pursuing a seat in Iowas 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House. Bohannan and Mathis spoke about polarization in politics, education, abortion rights, and healthcare at the event.

Iowa Democrats navigate a new future with no caucuses

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter February 19, 2023

After the Democratic National Committee approved a new primary calendar for the presidential nomination process, Iowa Democrats must navigate a new future without their first-in-the-nation spot and...

Sixth-ranked 149-pounder Max Murin cheers with his team during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 33-8.

Live results: Iowa men’s wrestling closes out regular season against Oklahoma State

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men's wrestling squad will close out their regular season slate against No. 10 Oklahoma State on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Sunday's dual meet will start at 165...

Members of the Iowa gymnastics team cheer on JerQuavia Henderson as Henderson competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Henderson placed first in the event with a score of 9.925. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 196.200-195.125.

No. 18 Iowa women’s gymnastics continues win streak against Rutgers

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

The No. 18 Iowa women’s gymnastics team defeated Rutgers 196.200-195.125, Saturday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Nearly 3,000 fans were in attendance to celebrate  70’s Night and Kids Night.  The...

Iowa head coach Joey Woody walks around during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field hosts last meet before championship season at Iowa Open

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 17, 2023

The Iowa track and field team had its last run before championship season at the Iowa Open in Iowa City on Friday. The Hawkeyes welcomed competitors from Iowa State, Northern Iowa, Drake, Bradley,...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery fist bumps head coach Fran McCaffery during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 92-75. Connor McCaffery had 13 assists.

Connor McCaffery’s big night lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Ohio State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Ohio State, 92-75, Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to avenge their loss to the Buckeyes on Jan 21. Oho State led, 36-35, with 2:20 to go in the first...

The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students, the University of Iowas graduate student union, is seen on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. COGS is campaigning for a 10 percent increase to graduate student worker wages as well as other benefits.

UI COGS request 10 percent salary hike, regents offer 3 percent

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 16, 2023

The University of Iowa Campaign to Organize Graduate Students asked the state Board of Regents for a 10 percent wage increase but was offered a 3 percent salary increase in a contract proposal meeting...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers a speech during the 2023 Condition of the State at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. At the end of Reynolds’ speech, she thanked supporters. “Thank you for the honor to serve as your governor,” Reynolds said. “God bless you, and God bless the great state of Iowa.”

This week in Iowa Politics | Lawmakers send property tax rollback fix to the governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 16, 2023

Iowa lawmakers sent legislation to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk Thursday that will prevent a $133 million residential property tax increase from going into effect. The lost tax revenue from the bill, Senate...

Newly elected vice president of the Association for Asian Studies Dr. Hyaeweol Choi poses for a portrait at Gilmore Hall on Feb. 15, 2023.

UI CLAS professor is elected to become the new vice president for the Association of Asian Studies

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 16, 2023

A University of Iowa department chair will serve as vice president of the international nonprofit the Association of Asian Studies. Hyaeweol Choi, UI department chair of Gender, Women's and Sexuality...

Iowas McKenna Warnock goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

Iowa women’s basketball relying on McKenna Warnock, solid bench play in final stretch of regular season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 15, 2023

Senior forward McKenna Warnock is returning to form after suffering a rib injury in January. Warnock injured her ribs on Jan. 18 against Michigan State, missing two games. The senior returned on...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives down the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

Iowa women’s basketball trounces Wisconsin for second time this season

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

For the second time this season, the Iowa women’s basketball team trounced Wisconsin, 91-61, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes, who dropped from fifth to seventh in the AP Poll...

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Johnson County launches new home rehabilitation and emergency repair program

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 15, 2023

Johnson County launched a new home rehabilitation and emergency repair program that includes the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments. The Johnson County...

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