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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

The University of Iowa Faculty Council meet over Zoom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The meeting composed primary of discussing the University’s current Covid-19 vaccination policies.

Vaccinations to be required for UI staff in health care settings, Faculty Senate president says

Kate Perez, News Reporter January 25, 2022

University of Iowa’s faculty and staff in the health care departments will be required to be vaccinated after President Joe Biden’s executive order requiring COVID-19 vaccination for Centers for...

The Old Capitol Dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Bids for the Old Capitol’s gold leaf dome to be redone will be accepted on Feb. 8 and will cost an estimated $505,000.

The Old Capitol building to be regilded in summer 2022

Kate Perez, News Reporter January 25, 2022

The Old Capitol Building, standing proudly at the heart of the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa campus, will be regilded with new gold leafing on its dome this coming summer, sporting a half-million...

Volunteers Sue McConnell and Maggie Keyser pose for a portrait at the Iowa City Hospice offices in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Iowa City Hospice volunteers have been working hard to find ways to support patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. McConnell has been volunteering her time and support since 2005. Keyser currently volunteers her time and resources doing laundry for a patient.

Volunteers at Iowa City Hospice provide emotional support to patients at the end of their lives

Lillian Poulsen, Senior Projects Reporter January 25, 2022

On a sunny day in March near Iowa City, Sue McConnell, 75, sat with a 92-year-old hospice patient watching the 2021 girls’ state basketball tournament. As McConnell’s patient, and now friend,...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City man charged for entering, controlling vehicle outside Coralville’s Mellow Mushroom

Meg Doster, News Reporter January 24, 2022

An Iowa City man, Cody Hughes, 29, allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle as the owner picked up a to-go order on Saturday. The owner of the vehicle parked outside Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers,...

A lending library is seen on Park Road in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Iowa City literary groups highlight need for Little Free Libraries

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter January 24, 2022

Little Free Libraries, or Lending Libraries, are found across the world — and the community libraries have strong roots in Iowa City and the University of Iowa. The free book exchange program...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Clark finished with 31 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

No. 25 Iowa women’s basketball defeats Illinois, extends win streak to five games

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter January 23, 2022

No. 25 Iowa women’s basketball soundly defeated Illinois, 82-56, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday to move its win streak to five games. Sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark scored 18 points on...

Contributed from the City of Iowa City

Iowa City unveils four electric buses, projects lower emissions and upkeep costs

Sam Knupp, News Reporter January 23, 2022

Iowa City is rolling out four new electric buses on Monday, as part of a 2017 climate action plan. The city, which has used diesel buses since 1971, is going electric for the first time, with the...

President of SEIU local 199 Cathy Glasson answers questions during a press conference announcing the results of recertification elections for SEIU, AFSCME, and UE local unions across the street from the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The state requires that the unions vote to confirm the continuation of each union. This is the first time all three have voted simultaneously to recertify.

SEIU Local 199 merges with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota

Anthony Neri, News Reporter January 23, 2022

The Service Employees International Union Local 199, which represents nurses at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and other facilities in Iowa, has merged with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota, or HCMN,...

Heartlanders goalie Trevin Kozlowski reacts after the Walleye score a goal at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Toledo Walleye at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. Kozlowski allowed three goals for 36 attempts. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 4-0.

Iowa Heartlanders win two against Wheeling, drop one to Toledo

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 23, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders went 2-1 on their most recent road trip.  The Heartlanders lost to the Toledo Walleye, 4-3, at the Huntington Center in Ohio on Friday. Iowa then rebounded with 4-2 and 2-1...

Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo attempts a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Samford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Taiwo shot 2-3 from outside the arc. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 91-54.

Iowa women’s basketball bench critical in victory over Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder missed the moment that made the Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd go wild on Sunday night. Bluder was talking to her bench when senior guard Tomi Taiwo...

Members of COGS protest the lack of mask mandates on campus at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

COGS to continue promoting classroom “e-pivot”

Kate Perez, News Reporter January 23, 2022

The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students is taking “collective action” by continuing to push for an “e-pivot” — a request for University of Iowa instructors to voluntarily move their classes...

An Iowa City Community School District sign outside of the central office as seen on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Iowa City Community School District, surrounding communities struggling with school staff shortages

Simone Garza, News Reporter January 23, 2022

Many schools in Iowa, including the Iowa City Community School District, are face staffing shortages, leaving administrators to keep the students and staff in person. Currently, the COVID-19 positivity...

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