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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

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...

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...