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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 forward Keegan Murray attempts a fadeaway during a men’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena between No. 25 Iowa and Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Murray led Iowa in scoring with 28 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 86-60.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Keegan Murray declares for 2022 NBA Draft

Chloe Peterson and Austin Hanson March 29, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball sophomore Keegan Murray is declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft, he announced Monday on Twitter. Murray, the men’s basketball program’s fourth first-team consensus All-American,...

Tiffany Adrain poses in the Paleontology Repository with a woolly mammoth’s molar tooth which was discovered in 1912 by A.O. Thomas on Monday, March 28, 2022.

University of Iowa fossil expert identifies woolly mammoth tooth in Sheldon, Iowa

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter March 28, 2022

A construction worker in Northwest Iowa discovered something unexpected among the rocks during an excavation earlier this month — a woolly mammoth tooth. Tiffany Adrain, a University of Iowa fossil...

After two years: Iowa City and UI still feel impact of COVID-19

After two years: Iowa City and UI still feel impact of COVID-19

March 27, 2022

COVID-19 has been part of the lives of University of Iowa students and Iowans for over two years. The impacts are still felt by the UI Hospitals and Clinics, businesses around town, and in higher education...

Taylor Drive is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Higher density housing is being brought to Taylor Drive, as well as Davis Street, after the Iowa City city council won a $100,000 grant intended to bring equity and affordable housing in the city.

Iowa City Neighborhood Services Division grant to bring equity in housing policy

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 27, 2022

Iowa City’s Neighborhood Services Division plans to recommend a new zoning code to increase housing density to the Iowa City City Council, after receiving a $33,000 grant. Through the fiscal 2023...

UI Student President Candidates Patrick Johnson and Vera Barkosky poses for a portrait  at the Voxman Building in Iowa City on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Patrick Johnson and Vera Barkosky make unopposed run for UI student government president and VP

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter March 27, 2022

Patrick Johnson and Vera Barkosky are running unopposed for the 2022 Undergraduate Student Government executive ticket on four pillars: belonging, empowerment, service, and transparency. Johnson,...

Central Michigan centerfielder Robby Morgan IV runs toward home during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Central Michigan dismantles Iowa baseball at Duane Banks Field

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 26, 2022

On a frigid Saturday afternoon in Iowa City, the Hawkeye baseball team’s hitters were almost as cold as the coat-wearing fans in the stands at Duane Banks Field. Iowa’s bats managed just five...

Leaving the team area on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Hawkeyes won the first event 2 Novice 8 with a time of 7:14.50.

Iowa rowing finishes Big Ten-Ivy League meet

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 26, 2022

The Iowa rowing team picked up wins in two races on the Cooper River in Camden, New Jersey, Saturday. The Hawkeyes' First Varsity Eight boat took down that of the Harvard Crimson by more than four...

Iowa forwards Kris Bennett and Bryce Misley hug after a goal during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Indy Fuel at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Iowa won 5-3.

Kris Bennett records hat trick in Iowa Heartlanders’ win over Cincinnati Cyclones

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 26, 2022

Hats flew onto the ice at Xtream Arena after Iowa Heartlanders forward Kris Bennett scored his third goal against the Cincinnati Cyclones Friday night. Bennett became the first Heartlander to record...

Iowa left fielder Sam Petersen celebrates a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Petersen drove in three runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Iowa baseball wins first leg of three-game series against Central Michigan

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter March 25, 2022

The Iowa baseball team defeated Central Michigan, 7-4, Friday night at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes jumped out to a 3-0 lead after four innings. A three-run, third-inning home run from freshman...

Wisconsin infielder Peyton Bannon slides into home plate during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bannon scored two runs. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Fast start pushes Wisconsin past Iowa softball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 25, 2022

Iowa softball fell in its first Big Ten Conference game of the season on Friday. The Hawkeyes dropped the opening leg of their three-game series against the Wisconsin Badgers, 10-5. Wisconsin built...

United States Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is seen during confirmation hearings on Monday, March 21, 2022. (Wikimedia Commons)

Republicans, Democrats split during Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter March 25, 2022

Following the last day of hearings for President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee and Democrats have conflicting...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss during a budget meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Jan. 12, 2022.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors approve $138 million fiscal 2023 budget

Cooper Worth, News Reporter March 25, 2022

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s budget for the fiscal 2023 on Thursday, including $32.8 million for public safety and legal services and $22.6 million for capital projects. The...

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