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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

Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

Mazur dazzles as Iowa baseball beats Purdue

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 6, 2022

Another Adam Mazur outing meant another series-opening win for the Iowa baseball team against Purdue at Duane Banks Field on Friday afternoon. Mazur pitched eight or more innings for his third straight...

The Iowa House Hotel is seen on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

USG, UI to provide 30 discounted Iowa House Hotel rooms for students during lease gaps

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter May 5, 2022

Students looking for a place to stay between leases will have the option to stay in the Iowa House Hotel for a discounted rate this summer. The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

UIHC joins study analyzing the immune response to fourth COVID-19 shot

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter May 5, 2022

University of Iowa Health Care is participating in a vaccine trial studying the immune responses of individuals shortly after they have received their second booster vaccine against COVID-19. The...

University of Iowa freshman Volta Adovor studies at Rienow Hall at the University of Iowa on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Adovor, along with two other students in high school, were supposed to present What We Need Our Teachers to Know About Race at a conference hosted by the Iowa Department of Education in April of last year, but a bill that banned the teaching of divisive concepts from Iowas state agencies and schools postponed the event indefinitely. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

UI critical race theory course remains after ‘divisive concepts’ ban

Kate Perez, News Reporter May 5, 2022

After Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill in June 2021 outlawing the required teaching of divisive topics, the University of Iowa English department is offering a course focusing on the major theories...

Contributed photo of Anne Discher, executive director of Common Good.

Report shows Iowans are suffering badly from low wages

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter May 4, 2022

A recent report released by Common Good, a nonprofit research and policy advocacy organization, found that working Iowans are suffering financially to make ends meet on a day-to-day basis. Anne...

Contributed photo of Caroline Tolbert.

UI professor wins Harvard book award for studying internet access disparities

Cooper Worth, News Reporter May 4, 2022

University of Iowa Professor Caroline Tolbert was awarded a 2022 Goldsmith Book Prize in Academics for her book, Choosing the Future: Technology and Opportunity in Communities. Tolbert, a political...

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New Iowa City program to educate residents on eliminating food waste

Emily Delgado, News Reporter May 4, 2022

Tackling food waste is the City of Iowa City’s goal with the new “Love Food, Fight Waste” program. The program will educate community members on how to reduce food waste by showing the impact...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

New dialysis machine treats infants for kidney failure at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Anthony Neri, News Reporter May 3, 2022

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is introducing new dialysis technology to treat infants with kidney failure. The Cardio-Renal Pediatric Dialysis Emergency Machine, called...

Photo Illustration (Isabella Cervantes/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa sees 35 tornadoes in 2022, peak months yet to come

Sam Knupp, News Reporter May 3, 2022

The recent La Niña in the Pacific Ocean is bringing tornadoes to Iowa. There have been 35 tornadoes in Iowa as of April 20, about 25 more than the average number for this time of year, said Iowa...

The United States Supreme Court Building is seen on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Drafted SCOTUS decision opens door for abortion access limitations in Iowa

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter May 2, 2022

In a leaked draft opinion, the United States Supreme Court 6-3 voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, a decision that could allow states, including Iowa, to pass laws limiting or outlawing access to abortion. The...

Red Ginger is seen in Iowa City on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Several health code violations found at Iowa City’s Red Ginger, Soseki Cafe

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor May 2, 2022

Johnson County Public Health found 134 health code violations in April at 39 establishments, revealing several issues with adequate hand-washing and debris on food blades at various restaurants. Red...

Iowa City surgeon sued after child dies following adenoids surgery

Iowa City surgeon sued after child dies following adenoids surgery

Kate Perez and Cooper Worth, News Reporters May 2, 2022

An Iowa City parent is suing a surgeon after their 2-year-old died following a procedure to remove his adenoids. The otolaryngologist was assisted by a University of Iowa medical resident. On April...

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