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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

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks in a Daily Iowan interview at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Iowa’s U.S. Senators Grassley and Ernst will vote against Judge Jackson’s SCOTUS confirmation

Natalie Dunlap and Caleb McCullough April 5, 2022

WASHINGTON — As Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faces a floor confirmation vote this week, Iowa’s U.S. senators will not be voting to confirm the judge to the court, they announced...

A student walks past the University Housing and Dining Administration Offices in Iowa City on Monday, April 4, 2022.

UI to request approval for residence hall rate increase

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 5, 2022

The University of Iowa is looking to increase residence hall rates by 3 percent for the 2022-23 academic year. The university is requesting approval for the increased rates from the state Board...

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Iowa City pedicab business adopts innovative advertising

Sam Knupp, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Pedal Power, an Iowa City and Cedar Rapids pedicab business, is back for the spring season with a new goal — lowering costs with innovative advertising ideas. Pedal Power, which began four years...

Deer are seen in the forest behind the University of Iowa College of Law building in Iowa City, Iowa, on Feb. 21, 2022.

Growing Iowa City deer population causes increased vehicle collisions

Emily Delgado, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Iowa City reported an increase of deer-vehicle collisions in the last year as the city’s deer population continues to grow. During 2019-20, the city reported 14 collisions. In 2020-21, there were...

Scott Lyon, the new firehouse chief, poses for a portrait in the Fire House Quarters in Iowa City, on Monday, April 4, 2022.

New Iowa City fire chief aims to form connections with Iowa City community

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 5, 2022

Scott Lyon, who stepped into his new role as Iowa City’s fire chief on Sunday, is ready to use prior knowledge from working in growing towns to focus on community outreach efforts. Lyon said he...

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, speaks with Daily Iowan reporters at the Hart Senate Building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Sen. Ernst plans to vote against Judge Jackson’s SCOTUS confirmation

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor April 5, 2022

WASHINGTON – Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, will not support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court, the senator announced on Tuesday.  Ernst said in a speech on the Senate...

Photo illustration by Grace Kreber

UI Student Government to stock East Side Food Pantry with sustainable menstrual products

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter April 4, 2022

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government will work together to make menstrual products more sustainable and accessible to UI students...

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UI neuroscientists discover mechanism crucial to memory storage

Anthony Neri, News Reporter April 4, 2022

A neuroscience research team at the University of Iowa has discovered a crucial biochemical mechanism that impacts memory storage. Its research article was published in the journal Science Advances on...

The United States Supreme Court Building is seen on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson receives split vote from Senate Judiciary Committee

Natalie Dunlap and Caleb McCullough April 4, 2022

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee reached a deadlock in the move to recommend Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, with the committee split along party...

An Iowa City Police Department vehicle is seen on July 9, 2019.

Iowa City police investigate report of assault by unknown male assailant

Meg Doster, Politics Reporter April 4, 2022

The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a report of an assault on April 3 by an unknown male assailant. At around 1:46 a.m. on April 3, Iowa City police responded to the report of an assault...

Sen. Chuck Grassley delivers his opening statement during a Judiciary Committee meeting considering recommendation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, April 4, 2022. (CSPAN)

Sen. Chuck Grassley will not support Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court

Natalie Dunlap and Caleb McCullough April 4, 2022

WASHINGTON – Judiciary Committee Ranking Member and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa said he will not support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court due to what he called fundamentally...

Iowa Heartlanders forward Ben Sokay fumbles a shot during a game between the Fort Wayne Komets and Iowa Heartlanders at Xtream Arena on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The Komets end the Heartlanders’ seven-game win streak with a 6-0 victory.

Iowa Heartlanders drop four consecutive road contests

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 3, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders fell in four road contests against ECHL Central Division opponents last week, gaining one standings point. The Kalamazoo Wings downed the Heartlanders, 4-3, in overtime on...