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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

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018.

Sen. Chuck Grassley uncertain which way he will vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination

Meg Doster, News Reporter March 23, 2022

On the third day of the Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said that he has not made up his mind on which way he will vote on...

City councillor Shawn Harmsen speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Iowa City City Council meetings will return to Emma J. Harvat Hall in April

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 22, 2022

The Iowa City City Council meetings will return to council chambers in City Hall as COVID-19 cases decrease in Johnson County. Johnson County Community Health Division Manager Sam Jarvis reported...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council work session at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Iowa City City Council considering relocation funds for residents of Forest View mobile home park

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter March 22, 2022

After a 2019 project to build new housing for residents of Forest View mobile home park in Iowa City failed, Iowa City City Council is considering providing payments for residents to move from their...

Photo illustration by Daily Iowan staff

Socioeconomic disparities rank Iowa as third worst state for Black Americans

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter March 22, 2022

Iowa is ranked as the third worst state for Black Americans, behind Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to a study published in February by 24/7 Wall St., a financial news and opinion company located...

Contributed photo of Kate Moreland.

Johnson County’s Project Better Together aims to bring the community together

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 22, 2022

The Johnson County Project Better Together 2030 is prioritizing resident input in its current community visioning initiative phase. The goal of the project is to consider how demographic, economic,...

Iowa pinch hitter Sam Peterson hits a ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Texas Tech at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Raiders 6-3.

Iowa baseball erases early deficit, downs St. Thomas

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 21, 2022

The Iowa baseball team used a four-run seventh inning to get past St. Thomas, 6-5, Monday evening at Duane Banks Field.  The Hawkeyes narrowly avoided a loss one day after defeating No. 12 Texas...

Salon Ludic is seen in North Liberty Iowa on March 19 2022.

UI Health Ventures and Salon Ludic to open Revitalize U Med Spa and Salon in North Liberty

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 21, 2022

Salon Ludic is partnering with the University of Iowa Health Ventures to open Revitalize U Med Spa and Salon on 1750 Jordan St. in North Liberty on April 11. On top of the hair and spa services,...

Sidewalk chalk, telling passerby that former President Barack Obama will speak at the Hawkeye Room in the Iowa Memorial Union, is seen on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Monday, March 21, 2022.

Chalk messages falsely claim former President Obama coming to campus

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor March 21, 2022

There is no evidence that an event featuring President Barack Obama’s appearance on the University of Iowa campus this week is real, according to multiple university sources.  There were several...

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Sabine Martin, News Editor March 20, 2022

Johnson County has entered a low community level for COVID-19 according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention metrics, permitting fewer county-wide virus mitigation measures. Johnson County...

A COGS sticker is seen on a stop light post on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Iowa OSHA issues no violations against UI, cites some workplace concerns in investigation

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 20, 2022

The Iowa branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will not issue any violations or citations against the University of Iowa following an investigation from complaints by the UI’s...

Iowa pitcher Dylan Nedved celebrates a strike out and the win during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 5-4.

Iowa baseball relies on strong pitching in victory over No. 12 Texas Tech

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 20, 2022

Pitchers Ty Langenberg and Dylan Nedved threw a combined 17 strikeouts in the Iowa baseball’s team 6-3 victory over No. 12 Texas Tech on Sunday. Langenberg’s 10 strikeouts represented the most...

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UI researchers investigate signs of COVID-19 in mouth

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 20, 2022

University of Iowa researchers are looking for signs of COVID-19 in the mouth. A group of researchers in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine conducted a study to identify biomarkers...