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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

Members of the House congregate in the House Chamber after the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

Iowa House Republicans propose $12 million in scholarships for students in high demand fields, no direct regents funding increase

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 24, 2022

A proposed bill from the Iowa House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education would give the state Board of Regents institutions less money than the requested for the year, and instead create a new...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Most UI students feel they belong on campus, sense of belonging lower for underrepresented groups

Sabine Martin and Caleb McCullough March 24, 2022

While nearly 80 percent of undergraduate students said they felt they belong at the University of Iowa, that proportion is smaller for underrepresented groups, according to a campus climate survey...

Heartlander forward Yuki Miura shoots a goal during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Tulsa Oilers at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Oilers in a shootout, 4-3. Miura scored one goal for the Heartlanders.

Iowa Heartlanders drop lopsided game to Fort Wayne Komets

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 23, 2022

Heartlanders head coach Gerry Fleming was blunt in a press conference that followed Iowa’s 4-2 loss to the Fort Wayne Komets at Xtream Arena on Wednesday night. “Struggled offensively, defensively,...

A pelican flies over the Iowa River on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

American White Pelicans flock to Iowa City

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 23, 2022

If you’ve seen pelicans swimming or flying around the Iowa River lately, don’t be alarmed — it’s natural, although some Iowa City residents say they’ve never seen this many here before. Iowa...

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UI professors redefine productivity after two years of pandemic

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 23, 2022

Two years into the pandemic, University of Iowa professors are learning to redefine productivity after online and hybrid learning expanded their viewpoints on education. Eloy Barragán, associate...

Passengers exit from the Iowa City bus to the bus stop at The Quarters apartment complex in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Iowa City Transit looks to implement cheaper bus fares

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 23, 2022

Iowa City officials are looking to implement cheaper bus fares for low-income residents after a City Council recommendation from summer 2021. The Iowa City Transportation Department has already...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Iowa fullback Turner Pallissard before a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes kick off spring practice

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 23, 2022

About 25 minutes into Kirk Ferentz’s first press conference of spring football on Wednesday, the 24th-year Iowa head coach heard the first question of the day regarding his team’s quarterbacks. “Don’t...

Iowa head coach Larissa Libby instructs her team during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Texas Women’s University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pioneers, 196.125-189.300.

Iowa Athletics extends contract of head women’s gymnastics coach Larissa Libby

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

Iowa Athletics extended the contract of its head women's gymnastics coach on Wednesday. Larissa Libby, who has led the GymHawks for the last 18 seasons, will now remain in Iowa City through June 2026,...

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...

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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...