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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

Fourth-year nursing student Tony Nguyen answers questions during a Daily Iowan interview at the University of Iowa Main Library on Jan. 25, 2022. Nguyen shares his perspective on vaccine mandates. “I think it should be heavily encouraged and pushed that people get vaccinated, but at the end of the day, I think it’s the students’ choice if they want to get vaccinated or not.”

Students weigh in on COVID-19 protocols

Sam Knupp, News Reporter January 30, 2022

Despite differing opinions surrounding the University of Iowa’s handling of COVID-19, one thing several students can agree on is that they want classes to stay in person this semester. The Daily...

A building mug of the State Hygienic Lab located in Coralville, Iowa, is seen on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

State Hygienic Laboratory set to expand with CDC grant

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter January 30, 2022

The University of Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory is set to expand before July 2023, after two years of responding to COVID-19. The state Board of Regents approved the expansion at its Jan. 12 meeting. Rod...

Contributed photo of Megan (left) and Ciera (right) Stitz.

UI twins double as physical therapy graduate students, social media influencers

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter January 30, 2022

University of Iowa graduate students and social media influencers Megan and Ciera Stitz are currently finishing their last year of physical therapy school while maintaining their social media stardom. The...

A member of the University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government speaks during a USG meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Jan. 25th, 2022.

USG allocates funds for equipment maintenance

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter January 26, 2022

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government voted unanimously to allocate $25,000 to the Deferred Maintenance Plan, planning to use the money for student organizations' equipment repairs. The...

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...

The Old Capitol Mall is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (Lillie Hawker/The Daily Iowan)

UI to purchase remainder of the Old Capitol Town Center in 2025

Kate Perez, News Reporter January 20, 2022

Standing adjacent to the Pentacrest, the Old Capitol Town Center has been enjoyed by the Iowa City community since it opened in 1981. By 2025, the University of Iowa will have complete ownership of...

Iowa City Fire Marshall Brian Greer poses in front of a fire truck at the Iowa City Fire Station 1 Headquarters on Jan. 18 2022.

Experts warn of space heaters, cooking fires this winter

Sam Knupp, News Reporter January 19, 2022

With the cold months upon Iowa, warmth may come at a cost. Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February, according to the National Fire Protection Association. In 2021,...

Graduate student Junhee Park types on a computer during the first day of spring semester classes in the Main Library on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2022. With classes starting up again, some University of Iowa members have concerns with the COVID-19 omicron variant and how the university is handling it. Park spoke about masks on campus and in classrooms. “We need to have a policy wearing masks,” Park said. “At least in the class or library- like a public area.”

UI faculty, students request increased COVID-19 mitigation strategies

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Sabine Martin January 18, 2022

Some members of the University of Iowa community have raised concerns about the COVID-19 omicron variant and what the university is doing to prevent illness for students, staff, and faculty as the...

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics staff physician Dr. Joshua Radke poses for a portrait outside of the University of Iowa Hospital on Jan. 17, 2022.

UI medical students to train in addiction medicine through federal grant

Simone Garza, News Reporter January 18, 2022

Students enrolled in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine’s medical and physician’s assistant programs will soon be able to learn more about addiction medicine. Addiction courses...

Director of Public Safety Mark Bullock poses for a photo on Jan 13, 2022. Mark Bullock has received the promotion after serving as a co-interim director for the Department of Public Safety.

Mark Bullock appointed as University of Iowa’s director of public safety

Meg Doster, News Reporter January 18, 2022

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety’s new director, Mark Bullock, hopes to deepen the community’s trust in the UI’s campus policing. Bullock’s first day was Jan. 3. He fills...

Signs encouraging students to wear masks in classrooms are seen on the doors of the English-Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

UI Student Wellness requires students, staff to wear masks for all appointments

Kate Perez, News Reporter January 18, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Student Wellness is now requiring medical-grade masks to be worn at all appointments.  The updated requirement applies to both students and staff, and went into effect...

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