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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

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

University of Iowa adds two new degree programs in fall 2022

Kate Perez and Emily Delgado April 7, 2022

The state Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request for two new degree programs at its meeting on Thursday. Beginning in fall 2022, the university will offer a Bachelor of Arts...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

University of Iowa to increase residence hall, meal plan rates

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 7, 2022

The University of Iowa will increase residence hall rates by 3 percent for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates were raised between 2.7 and 2.8 percent in 2021 at the UI, depending on the residence...

Iowa goalie Corbin Kaczperski reacts after a goal during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.

Iowa Heartlanders eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Wheeling Nailers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 7, 2022

With their 6-4 loss to the Wheeling Nailers on Wednesday night at Xtream Arena, the Iowa Heartlanders were officially eliminated from Kelly Cup Playoff contention. Iowa has dropped its last six games...

Iowa redshirt junior Duncan Davitt warms up during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field on March 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams, 8-0. Davitt had six strikeouts in three innings.

Iowa baseball wins 11-inning thriller against Bradley

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 7, 2022

One sacrifice fly off the bat of senior catcher Brett McCleary proved to be the deciding factor in Iowa baseball's 9-8 win over Bradley Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes and Braves battled for 11 innings...

Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker swings a bat during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Loecker scored a home run in the sixth inning to put Iowa in the lead. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Denali Loecker’s go-ahead home run pushes Iowa softball past Drake

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 6, 2022

When Iowa and Drake softball were tied at two runs apiece in the bottom of the sixth inning at Bob Pearl Field, sophomore Denali Loecker swung at the ball in a full count. Loecker’s swing turned...

The Coralville City Hall is seen on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Iowa ACLU calls on Coralville to repeal panhandling ordinance

Lillian Poulsen, Senior Reporter April 6, 2022

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa is urging Coralville and three other Iowa cities to repeal panhandling ordinances for violating free speech rights. The organization called the ordinances...

University of Iowa Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Rod Lehnertz speaks during a Board of Regents meeting over a livestream on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Lehnertz went over the proposed renovations for the Hardin Library for Health Sciences.

University of Iowa Health Care sees increase in total inpatient days, admissions

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 6, 2022

The University of Iowa Health Care system is experiencing an increase in patients requiring admission, according to a presentation given to the state Board of Regents Wednesday. The increase comes...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Johnson County Public Health finds various health code violations at Iowa City’s Szechuan House, Hamburg Inn No. 2, India Cafe

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor April 6, 2022

Johnson County Public Health conducted 30 routine and pre-opening health inspections in March, finding 112 violations and revealing several restaurants and businesses with inadequately certified employees,...

Iowa City City Manager Geoff Fruin speaks at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

City Council still unsure on Forest View financial assistance parameters

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Iowa City City Councilors are still unsure over how to best financially assist the residents of the Forest View mobile home park in moving on Tuesday. The council moved closer to determining how...

An Undergraduate Student Government senator announces the four candidates who were appointed to the  judicial branch on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

USG President appoints four members to revitalized 2022-23 judicial branch

Anthony Neri, News Reporter April 5, 2022

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed a bill appointing four new members to preside on the 2022-23 judicial branch on Tuesday. The judicial branch will consist of a chief...

The playground by the Iowa City Public Library is seen on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus.

Construction company approved for new Iowa City Ped Mall playground

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado April 5, 2022

The Pedestrian Mall playground will be torn down and rebuilt with more modern, widely available parts this summer by Woodruff Construction at a cost of $227,250. The Iowa City City Council chose...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Teauge gave his State of the City address, the city council heard concerns from the Center of Worker Justice, and the city council discussed meeting protocols.

Iowa City’s North Dubuque Street, Eastwood and Southlawn Drives to see major improvements

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Several of Iowa City’s main roads are slated for major reconstruction, with some projects starting as soon as late summer and early fall. North Dubuque Street between Iowa Avenue and Washington...