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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A blue tarp is seen on the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 21, 2023.

UI’s Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories to receive $4 million in renovations

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 23, 2023

The Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories at the University of Iowa will see significant renovations in the coming months. The estimated $4 million construction project plans to address the weather...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three point shot during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen press conferences and practices at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Thursday, March 24, 2023.

More than logo shots: Colorado women’s basketball scouts Iowa, junior guard Caitlin Clark ahead of Sweet 16 matchup

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Colorado women’s basketball players are well aware of Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark. Or, more notably, her frequent logo shots. “Obviously, there's Caitlin Clark...

Iowa guard Molly Davis falls down during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

NCAA Tournament notebook | Iowa healthy heading into Sweet 16, Colorado’s Quay Miller returns to hometown

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — The Hawkeyes are as healthy as possible heading into the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday afternoon. Iowa was slightly shorthanded in its second-round win over Georgia as freshman...

Iowa women's basketball freshman Hannah Stuelke  talks with media ahead of second-seeded Iowa's game against sixth-seeded Colorado in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena on March 23, 2023.

With Hannah Stuelke returning, Iowa women’s basketball prepares for Colorado’s double-post play

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Iowa women’s basketball found itself in unfamiliar territory going up against Georgia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs brought a double-post defense against...

Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St. as seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Northwest Junior High resumes classes after bomb threat

Natalie Miller, News Reporter March 23, 2023

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Classes resumed at Northwest Junior High School after a school evacuation because of a bomb threat sent to staff Thursday morning. Junior...

Iowa pitcher Keaton Anthony pitches the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and St. Thomas at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies, 10-1.

Iowa baseball takes down Grand View to continue hot start to season

Keaton Speicher, Sports Reporter March 22, 2023

The Iowa baseball team defeated the Grand View Vikings, 12-1, Wednesday night at Duane Banks Field.  The Hawkeyes started the game strong with two runs in the first inning, as junior Michael Seegers...

Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her 2023 Condition of the State speech at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 10, 2023.

Reynolds signs anti-trans bills into law Wednesday afternoon

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 22, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the “bathroom bill” and a ban on gender-affirming care for minors into law Wednesday afternoon.  Reynolds signed Senate File 482  that bans transgender students from...

The Regina catholic school sign is seen in front of the building on Feb. 9, 2022.

Iowa City Regina teacher charged with having sex with student, minor

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor March 22, 2023

An Iowa City Regina Catholic High School teacher is accused of having sex with a minor during his time teaching at Central DeWitt High School in DeWitt, Iowa.  Cody LaKose, 37, was arrested and...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with reporters during Iowa football media day at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa football notebook | head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses recent lawsuit settlement, Brian Ferentz’s performance objectives

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2023

After his team’s first spring practice of 2023, Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media for the first time since Feb. 1 on Wednesday.  Since his last press conference, the university...

Iowa guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a basketball game Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. Ulis scored eight points and collected seven rebounds.

Iowa men’s basketball players Ahron Ulis, Josh Ogundele enter transfer portal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball players Ahron Ulis and Josh Ogundele each entered the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon.  Ulis, a junior guard, started 27 of the 32 games he played in 2022-23. The Chicago...

Police tape is seen near the entrance of Yotopia after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall on in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. No one was injured and officers were able to detain the shooter.

On The Street | Do UI students feel safe in Iowa City?

DI Staff March 22, 2023

The Daily Iowan spoke with several University of Iowa students to hear about how safe they feel in the area in light of local and national gun violence.In 2022, 44,320 people in the U.S. died because of...

City Council members listen to a speaker during a City Council meeting at City hall on Aug. 8, 2022.

Iowa City nonprofits to expand services with American Rescue Plan Act funds

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 21, 2023

The Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic and the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County will soon expand their services through renovations funded with American Rescue Plan Act dollars. The...