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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Keegan Murray attempts a shot during a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals matchup with Rutgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on March 11, 2022.

Instant recap | Keegan Murray breaks Iowa’s single-season scoring record in Big Ten Tournament win over Rutgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 11, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa men's basketball forward Keegan Murray broke the program's single-season scoring record in an 84-74 win over Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. Keegan...

An Iowa City community member loads their bike onto the front of a new electric transit bus on February 3, 2022. Iowa City is currently battling a bus driver shortage to start the new year. (Braden Ernst/The Daily Iowan)

Federal mask requirement on Iowa City transit vehicles extended to April 18

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 11, 2022

Face masks will continue to be required on Iowa City Transit vehicles for at least another month, after the U.S. Transportation Security Administration extended the mandate until April 18. The extension...

Iowa men's basketball forward Keegan Murray dunks the ball during a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals game against Rutgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on March 11, 2022.

Watch: Keegan Murray throws down monster dunk in Big Ten Tournament game against Rutgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 11, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — Rutgers just got dunked on. Iowa forward Keegan Murray went coast-to-coast and threw down a dunk with two Rutgers defenders on him. Murray led all scorers with 18 points (7-of-12...

Photos of Sen. Chuck Grassley (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan) and Sen. Joni Ernst (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Ukraine aid passes both chambers, with bipartisan support from Iowa’s congressional delegation

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor March 11, 2022

The U.S. Senate passed a spending bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine on Thursday, with Republican Iowa Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst voting in favor of the bill.  The legislation...

Fact Check | California “bacon ban” applies to more than pork, aims to prevent animal cruelty

Fact Check | California “bacon ban” applies to more than pork, aims to prevent animal cruelty

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor March 11, 2022

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If your time is short U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson,...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 12 Northwestern in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 112-76.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Preparing for a rematch with Rutgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 10, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — A day after scoring a season-high and Big Ten Tournament record 112 points in a win over Northwestern, the Iowa men’s basketball team will face off against the only team to hold...

Johnson County’s Social Services Director Lynette Jacoby poses for a portrait outside of the Johnson County Department of Human Services on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Johnson County to hire General Assistance Program specialist with American Rescue Plan Act funds

Cooper Worth, News Reporter March 10, 2022

The Johnson County Social Services Department is hiring a general assistance specialist to work with the General Assistance Program, as the county sees an increased need for the service. The new...

Contributed of Cindy Hewett, Director of Services at the CommUnity Crisis Services and Foodbank.

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank set to expand, hire full-time mental health experts

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 10, 2022

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is expanding its services to hire full-time mental health experts after receiving $939,082 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund through...

Iowa men's basketball guard Jordan Bohannon dribbles the ball during a 112-76 win over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 10.

Jordan Bohannon, Iowa men’s basketball team get Indianapolis revenge in second round of Big Ten Tournament

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 10, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men’s basketball team solemnly walked off the Gainbridge Fieldhouse court last March after a 15-point loss in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament. Point guard Jordan...

Iowa guard Austin Ash celebrates a 3-pointer during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 12 Northwestern in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 112-76. Ash scored 5 points. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball team finds 3-point contributions everywhere in Big Ten Tournament win over Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 24 Iowa men's basketball team opened the Big Ten Tournament with an emphatic 112-76 win over Northwestern and broke several conference tournament records in the process. The...

Hancher Auditorium is seen on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.

UI announces new office to run Hancher Auditorium

Parker Jones, Arts Editor March 10, 2022

After the retirement announcement of Hancher Auditorium’s executive director Chuck Swanson, the structure of the performing arts center’s leadership will change.  The University of Iowa announced...

Iowa  men's basketball point guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer in the first half of a Big Ten Tournament game against Northwestern in Indianapolis on March 10, 2022.

Instant recap | Iowa men’s basketball team blows out Northwestern in record-setting fashion, advances in Big Ten Tournament

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 10, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball team set Big Ten Tournament records for points scored (112), 3-pointers made (19), margin of victory (36 points), and field goals made (43) in its 112-76...