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

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

UI student charged after knocking someone unconscious while working as Sports Column security guard

Cooper Worth, News Editor January 18, 2023

A University of Iowa student who was working as a bar security guard at Sports Column Bar is facing charges after allegedly knocking someone unconscious while on the job in December 2022.  Cole...

Yoel Castillo cuts Iowa men’s basketball center Josh Ogundele’s hair at Feel Good Studios in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Castillo, the owner of Feel Good Studios, cuts the hair of several Iowa athletes.

Iowa City barber Yoel Castillo serves community, Hawkeye athletes

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 17, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball center Filip Rebraca scored a team-high 24 points when the Hawkeyes hosted Eastern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 21. Rebraca  still decided something needed to change...

Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn brings fresh perspective

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Former Iowa House candidate Andrew Dunn took a seat at the table last week with the Iowa City City Council in City Hall as its newest councilor. Dunn will serve for the remainder of former Councilor...

Iowa Faculty Senates president Ana Rodriguez-Rodriguez speaks at the Faculty Senate Meeting in the Old Capitol. Sept. 13, 2022.

UI instructional track faculty voice concern for ‘class divide’ among instructors

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 17, 2023

University of Iowa instructional track faculty voiced feeling like “second-class citizens” compared to tenure track faculty on campus, a recent UI survey revealed. UI instructors said in the...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

The Cloakroom | Iowa House GOP introduce ‘don’t say gay bill,’ legislation requiring schools to reveal students’ gender identity to parents

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor January 17, 2023

A coalition of 34 Republican representatives, including House Speaker Pat Grassley and Majority Leader Matt Windschitl, introduced legislation prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender...

New COVID-19 variant increases the risk of infections in Johnson County

New COVID-19 variant increases the risk of infections in Johnson County

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Johnson County health officials are concerned about a potential increase in cases of the most recent COVID-19 subvariant as UI students return to campus after winter break. As numbers of the new...

Construction is seen on the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program House in Iowa City on Oct. 12, 2022. The Nonfiction Writing Program was created in 1976.

UI Nonfiction Writing Program house to open spring 2023

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter January 17, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program will have its own home this semester, as its new building is set to open for students and staff this spring. Located on the corner of North...

An Iowa player dunks the ball during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Eastern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-83.

Iowa men’s basketball game against Northwestern postponed

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor January 17, 2023

The Iowa men's basketball team's game against Northwestern on Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been postponed, Iowa Athletics announced Tuesday. Northwestern does not have the minimum seven scholarship...

Nov 6, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) catches a pass against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at FedExField.

Hawks in the NFL | Wild Card Round

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter January 17, 2023

Football alumni represented the University of Iowa in every game of the NFL’s first round of the playoffs. Seventeen Hawkeyes played throughout Wild Card Weekend. Former Hawkeyes suited up in...

The Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

UI DEI committee identifies retention, belonging as obstacles for CLAS members

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 16, 2023

Low faculty retention and belonging were among the top issues addressed in the 2022 annual University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report released...

The Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine pictured on Aug. 27, 2020.

UI vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean resumes

Sydney Libert, News Reporter January 16, 2023

The University of Iowa relaunched its search for the next vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean after deciding to pause in October 2022. Brooks Jackson, current...

The Iowa City Marketplace is one of the areas that is a target for the energy efficiency grant. The Iowa City Marketplace is seen in Iowa City on March 2 2021.

New national discount store to open in Iowa City Marketplace

Kate Perez, News Editor January 16, 2023

The south side of Iowa City will soon have a new national discount store. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location is expected to open this year. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a store selling closeout and...

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