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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

In this diptych Jazsmine VanPelt (left) and Erica Gooding (right) pose for a portrait. VanPelt is a University of Iowa freshman and owner of The Grove Village. Gooding is the owner of Artisan Jewelry.

Iowa City small business owners shift to online platforms as the pandemic continues

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 2, 2021

Full of nerves, University of Iowa freshman Jazsmine VanPelt woke up at 6 a.m. last Friday. They immediately checked their sales after launching their small business online the night before. VanPelt...

Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty.

Dancing at a distance: University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.4 million

Grace Hamilton and Drew Sullivan February 28, 2021

As the University of Iowa’s biggest fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients — Dance Marathon — wrapped up this weekend without hundreds of singing, dancing students packed in the Iowa Memorial...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa named one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars on the program’s 75th anniversary

Samantha Murray, News Reporter February 28, 2021

As the Fulbright program enters its 75th year, the University of Iowa has been named one of the nation's top producers of Fulbright scholars for the sixth year in a row. The Fulbright program sends...

Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

With online fundraisers, University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.4 million ‘For the Kids’

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter February 27, 2021

After 24 hours of the organization's first virtual "Big Event" — which included a car parade, 24 hours of virtual activities, and head shaving at a local salon — Dance Marathon 27 raised $1,422,443.27. Participants...

Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.

University of Iowa students face towing, impounding because of snow removal

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 25, 2021

With the past several weeks bringing unusual snow, freezing temperatures, and now ice, city plows have been preoccupied with treating and clearing Iowa City streets, leading to students’ vehicles...

College of Dentistry Dean David Johnsen to step down early after free speech controversy

College of Dentistry Dean David Johnsen to step down early after free speech controversy

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 25, 2021

University of Iowa College of Dentistry Dean David Johnsen will step down at the end of the spring 2021 semester after an email thread in the college raised free speech concerns with state Republican...

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University of Iowa students’ homes impacted by the Texas snowstorm

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter February 25, 2021

Growing up in Colleyville, Texas, Patricia Wozniak could only remember one time she saw a slight dusting of snow. “I remember getting released from school early, and I was waiting for my parents...

Dr. Courtney Miller is seen during an oboe lesson with Allyson Kegel at the Voxman Music Building on Feb. 23. Kegel is a senior studying music education and oboe performance while Miller is an assistant professor of oboe.

University of Iowa professors share teaching strategies during COVID-19 faculty-run podcast

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 24, 2021

A year after the pandemic slammed the University of Iowa, a faculty-based podcast has brought professors together to share their successes in teaching online. Most classes at the UI were moved to...

The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

Housing and Dining faces financial toll after offering a ‘compassionate’ approach with student contract cancellations

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 24, 2021

Occupancy at Iowa’s public universities’ residence housing significantly dropped in fiscal 2021 because of the pandemic, causing millions of dollars in financial losses, but university leaders...

Austin Maas poses for a portrait on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.

University of Iowa law student receives kidney from his mother after kidney failure

Brady Osborne, News Reporter February 23, 2021

University of Iowa law student Austin Maas called his mother in September two years ago to tell her that he was going into kidney failure. His mother, Gina Maas, told him he could have one of hers. “You...

A COGS sticker is seen on a stop light post on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Graduate student workers asking university for more transparency on graduate student COVID-19 cases in classroom

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 23, 2021

The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students is requesting more transparency in COVID-19 case reporting from the University of Iowa as COVID-19 cases on campus have declined for months after spikes early...

University of Iowa graduate research assistant of molecular medicine with a masters in biology, Cody Poe, poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Feb. 22. As a member of SACNAS, Poe said, “Any group that tries to increase diversity is beneficial to science and higher education.” (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

New student organization aims to make STEM more inclusive to students of Hispanic, Native American descent

Brady Osborne, News Reporter February 22, 2021

A new student organization at the University of Iowa is trying to make STEM programs more inclusive and welcoming to students of Hispanic and Native American descent. The Society for Advancement...

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