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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

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

‘Meet Baby Olivia’ could be coming to Iowa schools under Iowa House bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 28, 2024

Under a bill passed in the Iowa House on Wednesday, sex education classrooms across the state could soon show a video, titled “Meet Baby Olivia,” on fetal development produced by the anti-abortion...

Daydrink barista Kendin Scheitlin serves a vanilla latte at their location in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on April 24, 2023. Schetlin, a sophomore at the University of Iowa, has worked at Daydrink for over a year.

Daydrink Coffee to close downtown location

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 28, 2024

Daydrink Coffee is closing the doors of its downtown location at 125 S. Dubuque St. on March 3.     View this post on Instagram   A...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

Iowa Board of Regents recommends approval to close UI learning centers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 28, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents recommended approval on Wednesday for the closure of three University of Iowa learning centers across the state.  The UI was requesting the closure of the Scott Community...

Iowa Board of Regents President of Pro Tem Sherry Bates listens to a speaker during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Sherry Bates elected as new Iowa Board of Regents president

Shreya Reddy and Alejandro Rojas February 28, 2024

Sherry Bates was unanimously elected president of the Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday, becoming the first woman to be elected to the position in roughly 40 years. The board also elected regent Greta...

Iowa pitcher Justin Hackett pitches the ball during a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Northern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, February. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 14-6.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s win over Northern Illinois

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Iowa baseball team snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Northern Illinois, 14-6, at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday afternoon.  Iowa is now 4-4 overall. Here are three takeaways from the...

The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate passes bill to regulate packaging for meat alternatives

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 27, 2024

Under a bill unanimously approved by Iowa Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, manufacturers and restaurants with plant-based or lab-grown meat alternatives would have to clarify their marketing by including...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis during the 99th County Rally at the Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 99th stop in Jasper County rounds out the “full Grassley.”

Federal appeals court upholds Reynolds’ ban on mask mandates in schools

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter February 27, 2024

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ ban on mask mandates in schools on Tuesday after a lengthy legal battle where parents and disability rights advocates argued it...

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UI searches for new vice president for research

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor February 27, 2024

University of Iowa Vice President for Research J. Marty Scholtz will step down from his position, ending a five-year term, the UI released Thursday. Scholtz has served in his position since 2019. While...

Karry Putzy works at her computer at Solon High School, In Solon, Iowa on Monday Feb. 26. (Emma Gutzman/The Daily Iowan)

Lawmakers eye teacher wage bump as way to combat growing teacher shortage

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter February 27, 2024

Karry Putzy’s father, a teacher himself, told her not to go into teaching — warning her about the extra stresses and challenges of being an educator — but Putzy didn’t listen. Now, with 30 years...

The Iowa wrestling team walks down the tunnel before a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 29-6. Before the dual, Iowa’s record sat at 10-1. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s wrestling prepares for Big Ten Championships

Isaac Elzinga February 27, 2024

After finishing the dual season, the Iowa men’s wrestling team is turning its attention to the Big Ten Championships. The Big Ten continues to be one of the deepest wrestling conferences in the country,...

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government attend a meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

UI rideshare program giving students $5 for Uber to start on March 18

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 27, 2024

The Undergraduate Student Government’s rideshare program will give students a $5 Uber voucher starting March 18. In an email to The Daily Iowan, director of communications Matt McDonnell wrote the...

Members of the Johnson County Democratic Party’s Central Committee meet at Carpenters Local in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 1, 2024. The committee was voting on whether to censure the Johnson County Attorney Rachel Zimmermann Smith.

Local officials reflect on aftermath of failed censure of Johnson County attorney

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 27, 2024

Although several Johnson County public officials were split over Supervisor Vice Chair Jon Green’s proposed censure of the county attorney, the officials do not see this issue as a roadblock to...

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