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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

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 14, 2021

Students and businesses across Iowa City are reimagining Valentine’s Day in a time marked by social distance, from limited dinner reservations and special carry-out packages to smaller, at-home gatherings. Several...

The Daily Iowan is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Daily Iowan named Newspaper of the Year in state competition for second time

February 13, 2021

The Iowa Newspaper Association named The Daily Iowan Iowa's 2021 Newspaper of the Year in a statewide contest on Thursday. It's the Iowa Newspaper Association's top honor, which the DI won for...

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

University of Iowa to offer seating for campus dining, reports new COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 12, 2021

The University of Iowa will begin offering limited, socially-distanced dine-in-seating at Burge, Catlett, and Hillcrest residence halls. "Seating will be limited to allow for appropriate social...

Bails that were made from the after product of the corn harvest wait in a field for pickup on Oct. 12, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

College of Public Health examines mental health challenges for farmers

Samantha Murray, News Reporter February 10, 2021

University of Iowa College of Public Health professors studying farmers’ mental health are finding that the effects of COVID-19 on Iowa farmers are one segment of a combination of forces that impact...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

International honors society Phi Beta Delta returns to University of Iowa

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 10, 2021

No one knows how long it has been since a chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honors Society for International Scholars was active at the University of Iowa, but the organization returned to the UI campus with...

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

University of Iowa diversity, equity, inclusion committee embarks on forming next strategic plan

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 9, 2021

As the University of Iowa's diversity, equity, and inclusion two-year action plan wraps up this year, campus officials are gathering campus input for a new roadmap for diversity, equity, and inclusion...

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Long awaited nationals preparation begins for the Iowa dance team

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter February 8, 2021

After months of virtual practices and an empty schedule void of game appearances, the University of Iowa dance team is back to work as it prepares for the Universal Dance Association College Nationals...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann speaks during the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry to alter approach to student speech

Lauren White and Brian Grace February 7, 2021

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry will adjust its mass emailing practices after state lawmakers reprimanded representatives from Iowa’s three public universities last week for a history...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Shared governance leaders say Liz Tovar’s appointment to top DEI position a step forward

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 7, 2021

University of Iowa shared-governance leaders say Liz Tovar’s appointment from interim to executive officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion is a “step forward” for the UI in its inclusion...

Several students are seen walking on the University of Iowa campus on Feb. 4 after a snowstorm rolled through earlier that day.

Wind Chill Warning in effect as temperatures dip well below zero

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter February 6, 2021

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 6 and lasting through 12 p.m. Feb. 7. Wind chill is possible to be as low as -35 degrees. Associate Vice President...

Entrance to the University of Iowas Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences at 103 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

University of Iowa College of Engineering receives diversity recognition, but still has work to do

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 5, 2021

After five years at the University of Iowa’s College of Engineering, graduate student Martell Bell still feels isolated. Being one of the few Black men in the college, Bell said he often feels...

A snow plow shovels snow on Clinton Street in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. A winter storm warning was issued for eastern Iowa.

Iowa City blasted by another winter storm

Rachel Schilke, News Editor February 4, 2021

Iowans were hit with another winter storm on Thursday, with the National Weather Service expecting 6 to 9 inches of snow for Iowa City. University of Iowa Associate Vice President and Dean of Students...

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