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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

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 3 percent funding boost for public schools

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 7, 2023

Iowa school districts will receive a 3 percent funding boost, about $107 million, in state aid.   Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the increase into law Tuesday, which will total state funding to $3.9...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks during a joint coaches press conference for the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Iowa Athletics amends contract of Hawkeye football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 6, 2023

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced Monday that the Hawkeye football program has amended offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz's contract for the 2023 season. Iowa football had one of the...

An Iowa City community member wears socks with pride colors on the swing installation on the pedestrian mall in Iowa City during the Pride Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Iowa’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills spark controversy

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 5, 2023

Iowa House Republicans introduced multiple bills targeting LGBTQ+ students in K-12 schools across the state. These bills would restrict gender and sexuality instruction and out students to their parents. House...

Students hold up a final amount raised during the University of Iowa’s 29th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The event raised about $1.17 million in 24 hours.

Dance Marathon raises over $1.1 million, down from last year

Kate Perez, News Editor February 5, 2023

University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised over $1.1 million this weekend for the families and children at the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The UI Dance Marathon 29 held its “Big Event”...

DJ Inzane speaks over the microphone during the University of Iowa’s 29th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. DJ Inzane performed at his last dance marathon event. The event raised about $1.17 million in 24 hours.

UI Dance Marathon DJ Inzane to retire after this year’s Big Event

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 5, 2023

After transferring to the University of Iowa in 1997, John Munford said he saw a fundraising activity going on outside the Iowa Memorial Union. He asked a familiar face what was going on. A friend of...

Iowa fifth-year senior Samantha Mannix Celebrates during the Hawkeyes match against the Kansas State Wildcats on Feb. 5 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 41.

Iowa women’s tennis completes weekend sweep of Denver, Kansas State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 5, 2023

The Iowa women’s tennis team won both of its home-opening matches this weekend, defeating Denver, 5-2, on Feb. 3 and Kansas State, 4-1, on Feb. 5. The Hawkeyes narrowly lost to both teams last season,...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Student diversity on the rise in Iowa City schools

Virginia Russell and Kate Perez February 5, 2023

Iowa City K-12 public schools reported higher levels of diversity in its student enrollment during the 2021-22 school year but also saw decreases in certain racial groups. The increase follows a trend...

Members of the University of Iowa's gardening club, D.I.R.T., conduct their introductory meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

UI student gardens to open after years of fundraising

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 5, 2023

The University of Iowa student organization Determined Growers Incorporating Radical Farming will begin planting its on-campus Edible Gardens this spring. The gardens are being planted after several...

Members of the audience cheer as Pete Buttigeig takes the stage at the Bell Center following the closing of the polls on Monday, February 3, 2020. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws panel voted to strip Iowa of its first-in-the-nation status on Friday.

South Carolina officially replaces Iowa, ending first-in-the-nation status

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter February 5, 2023

The Democratic National Committee announced Saturday that the newly approved primary calendar removes Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status. The presidential nomination process will now start in South...

Iowa guards Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix celebrate after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball outlasts Illinois

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Illinois, 81-79, Saturday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  After a back-and-forth first half that featured six lead changes, Iowa trailed, 36-35. Out...

Iowa’s No. 12 165-pound Patrick Kennedy shoots for a takedown on Illinois' No. 16 165-pound Danny Braunagel during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.  Kennedy defeated Braunagel by major decision, 16-13. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 25-19.

Iowa men’s wrestling rows to victory at Minnesota

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 4, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated No. 12 Minnesota, 18-13, on Friday at a sold-out Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. The Hawkeyes are now 13-1 on the season and 6-1 in the Big Ten. Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward McKenna Warnock shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Warnock shot 2-of-6 in the field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Iowa women’s basketball forward McKenna Warnock limited after return to action

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 3, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball forward McKenna Warnock, rib cage padding and all, returned to action on Thursday night after missing two games because of a rib injury. “I have padding all around,”...