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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Mayor Bruce Teague speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

Iowa City City Council votes against penalties for disruptive public commenters

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado March 2, 2022

The Iowa City City Council struck down its desire to install a penalty against individuals in order to remedy a disorderly meeting.  Although this was the first consideration of this motion, the...

Gov. Kim Reynolds stands in front of the Iowa Capitol to deliver the Republican response to President Biden's State of the Union address. Contributed by Alex Murphy.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touts Republican leadership in rebuttal to Biden’s State of the Union

Natalie Dunlap and Meg Doster March 2, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds took the national stage on Tuesday night to deliver the Republican rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. She criticized the Biden administration on...

Loras’ bench celebrates during a baseball game between Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The Duhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-1.

Iowa baseball upset by Loras College in home-opener

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 1, 2022

A sea of purple rained over the Duane Banks Field pitcher's mound after the Loras College  baseball team struck out the final Iowa batter in its 3-1 victory Tuesday. The Hawkeye fans in attendance...

The Iowa City Community School District held a meeting at the professional development center at 6 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 7, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District removes district-wide mask mandate

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter March 1, 2022

The Iowa City Community School District board announced the removal of its mask mandates in all schools at a special meeting on March 1. The vote was unanimous, with all 7 members of the board voting...

James Tutson poses for a portrait at the Ped Mall in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Tutson is a musician from Iowa City and has appeared on The Voice.

Iowa, national musicians weigh in on pandemic effects

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 1, 2022

The pandemic left many musicians facing decreased income and canceled shows. Even as many have now returned to live performances and touring, COVID-19 has continued to affect their gigs. Jeni Grouws,...

Iowa’s senior student manager Jack Devlin celebrates hitting a half court shot during a timeout in a men’s basketball game between No. 24 Iowa and Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Devlin took part in Iowa’s senior day festivities. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 82-61.

Nothing but net: Iowa men’s basketball student manager Jack Devlin sinks half-court shot during Senior Night

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 1, 2022

Austin Ash hit a 3-pointer from the TigerHawk logo. Jordan Bohannon kissed that same logo before walking off the Carver-Hawkeye Arena floor one last time. Connor McCaffery nailed a career-high five...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivers the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs flat tax rate into Iowa law

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 1, 2022

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that would eventually apply a flat tax rate of 3.9 percent for Iowa taxpayers into law on Tuesday.  “This bill rewards work, takes care of our farmers, and supports...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. The Hawkeyes became regular season Big Ten co-Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80. In a press conference following the game, Clark spoke on her excitement when her teammates scored. “I was just passing it to them and they were knocking it down,” Clark said. “And I was running back celebrating every time so that's pretty fun.”

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark wins Big Ten Player of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 1, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark has won the 2022 Big Ten Player of the Year award, the league office announced Tuesday. Clark nabbed the honor after averaging 27.5 points, 7.9...

Iowa guard Austin Ash pumps up the crowd while time expires during a men’s basketball game between No. 24 Iowa and Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. The senior scored three points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 82-61.

Austin Ash, Iowa men’s basketball celebrate senior night win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 28, 2022

When Austin Ash is on the floor during an Iowa men’s basketball game, fireworks are sure to ensue. His performance in the Hawkeyes’ 82-61 win over the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

The outside of the brewery and restaurant, ReUnion, is seen in Coralville on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. A second ReUnion restaurant is set to open in Iowa City.

ReUnion Brewery to open Iowa City location by end of 2022

Sam Knupp, News Reporter February 28, 2022

ReUnion Brewery will soon be an option for a craft beer in downtown Iowa City. The owners hope to have a location open on College Street before September. ReUnion opened in 2016 in Coralville...

The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic building is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

UI researchers look into genetic causes, solutions for cleft palate and lip patients

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 28, 2022

Researchers at the University of Iowa are studying the genetics of cleft lips and palates to alleviate the financial and mental stressors of the condition on patients and their families. Clefts...

Fact Check | Jeff Shipley says teachers should not get raises if pushing topics the Legislature banned in law

Fact Check | Jeff Shipley says teachers should not get raises if pushing topics the Legislature banned in law

Meg Doster, News Reporter February 28, 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: State Rep. Jeff Shipley,...