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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

Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

No. 2 Indiana women’s basketball snaps No. 5 Iowa’s eight-game win streak

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 9, 2023

No. 5 Iowa women's basketball couldn't silence the 13,046 fans at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, on Thursday night, falling to No. 2 Indiana, 87-78. The Hawkeyes and Hoosiers stayed knotted...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, testifies during a hearing from the newly formed Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government on February 9, 2023 in Washington.

This Week in Iowa Politics | Iowa lawmakers passed a $2 million cap on medical malpractice awards

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 9, 2023

Iowa lawmakers passed caps on medical malpractice awards in civil cases this week. The law caps compensation for non-economic damages at $2 million for hospitals and physicians at fault in medical...

Mug of John Muriello.

Trial postponed second time for former UI professor facing child pornography, meth distribution charges

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor February 9, 2023

The federal trial of former University of Iowa School of Music professor John Muriello was postponed for a second time until March. Muriello, 65, faces charges of child pornography possession and...

President Joe Biden speaks during the State of the Union address from the House chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington

Iowa’s political leaders react to President Joe Biden’s State of The Union Address

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 8, 2023

Iowa’s political leaders shared their thoughts on President Joe Biden’s political priorities that laid out during his State of the Union Address. Biden outlined his successes in revitalizing...

Iowa City Council listens to speaker at City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament coming to Iowa City

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 8, 2023

The Golden Gloves boxing tournament is coming to Iowa City’s Graduate Hotel on the first weekend in April after the Iowa City City Council amended its amateur boxing ordinance on Tuesday. The...

The Iowa City Council is seen at a meeting at Iowa City City Hall on August 16, 2022.

Iowa City fiscal 2024 budget to see increased expenses for residents

Sydney Libert, News Reporter February 7, 2023

Nationwide inflation trends are hitting close to home as the Iowa City City Council continues its consideration of a potential increase in expenses for residents. Under the city’s current...

COGS president Hannah Zadeh poses for a portrait outside the Main Library at the University of Iowa on Jan. 30, 2023. Zadeh has been president of the graduate student union since the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.

COGS union to participate in first-ever Iowa Troublemakers School

Grace Katzer, News Reporter February 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Campaign to Organize Graduate Students union is bringing the first Iowa Labor Notes Troublemakers School to campus. The event will bring together union members, labor activists,...

Food donations are seen inside of the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2022. The center is a volunteer-driven organization for grocery assistance.

Iowa City citizens, organizations concerned about food assistance cuts

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter February 7, 2023

People who are eligible for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program in Iowa City may have fewer food options to choose from in the future. A proposed bill in the Iowa legislature,...

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

Reynolds signs 3 percent funding boost for public schools

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 7, 2023

Iowa school districts will receive a 3 percent funding boost, about $107 million, in state aid.   Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the increase into law Tuesday, which will total state funding to $3.9...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks during a joint coaches press conference for the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Iowa Athletics amends contract of Hawkeye football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 6, 2023

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced Monday that the Hawkeye football program has amended offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz's contract for the 2023 season. Iowa football had one of the...

An Iowa City community member wears socks with pride colors on the swing installation on the pedestrian mall in Iowa City during the Pride Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Iowa’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills spark controversy

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 5, 2023

Iowa House Republicans introduced multiple bills targeting LGBTQ+ students in K-12 schools across the state. These bills would restrict gender and sexuality instruction and out students to their parents. House...

Students hold up a final amount raised during the University of Iowa’s 29th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The event raised about $1.17 million in 24 hours.

Dance Marathon raises over $1.1 million, down from last year

Kate Perez, News Editor February 5, 2023

University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised over $1.1 million this weekend for the families and children at the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The UI Dance Marathon 29 held its “Big Event”...

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