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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

New benches in the Ped Mall mark the completion of Phase 1 of the downtown renovation project on Oct. 28, 1998. (Brian Moore/The Daily Iowan)

Past, Present, Future: Origin of the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 20, 2022

This is the first part of a project series on the Pedestrian Mall. It’s a Sunday spring morning and the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall is waking from hibernation. Children play on the playground...

Creighton celebrates their win after a 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 64-62, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

Creighton’s Lauren Jensen hits go-ahead 3-pointer to push Bluejays past Hawkeyes in second round of NCAA Tournament

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 20, 2022

Former Hawkeye and current Creighton starter Lauren Jensen had her shining moment on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena as she sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Her...

Iowa center Monika Czinano walks off the court after a 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 64-62, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

Home court heartbreak: Iowa women’s basketball stunned by Creighton in second round of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2022

The second-seeded Hawkeyes had one final chance as Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder took a timeout with three seconds left on the game clock.  Iowa was down two points coming out...

Creighton guard Rachael Saunders goes up for a shot during a 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Instant Recap | Iowa women’s basketball loses to Creighton in second round of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2022

The Hawkeyes lost out on a trip to the Sweet 16 on Sunday. The second-seeded Iowa women's basketball team lost to 10th-seeded Creighton, 64-62. After eight lead changes and three ties in the first...