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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Assistant Professor at the UI Department of Health Management and Policy Whitney Zahnd poses for a portrait at the College of Public Health on Feb. 16, 2022.

Iowa’s Black population faces increased barriers to cancer prevention

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter February 16, 2022

Iowa’s Black population has the highest cancer incidence rates for racial and ethnic groups between ages 50 and 79 in the state. Trends show cancer affects the Black population at a younger age than...

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 passes 4 percent flat tax bill

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 16, 2022

The Iowa House of Representatives passed an income tax reform bill that looks to change the state income tax to a flat rate of 4 percent by 2026. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Lee Hein, R-Jones,...

Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe delivers instructions during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Iowa football quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe stepping down from position

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2022

Iowa football quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe is stepping down from his on-field position, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday. O’Keefe has been on the Iowa football team’s coaching...

Iowa’s No. 10 157-pound and Pennsylvania native Kaleb Young takes down Penn State’s Terrell Barraclough during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 19-13. Young defeated Barraclough, 2-0.

Cost, size of new Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling facility expand

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 16, 2022

The University of Iowa’s new wrestling facility is getting some upgrades, and its construction hasn’t even started yet. According to Board of Regents documents, “Carver Circle” will cost...

Fact Check | Right-wing group Turning Point USA is not a white nationalist organization

Fact Check | Right-wing group Turning Point USA is not a white nationalist organization

Caleb McCullough, DI Executive Editor February 16, 2022

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Rylee Wilson If your...

Executive director of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa and former Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih speaks at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa asking to allow more time away for Section 8 Residents

Emily Delgado, News Reporter February 16, 2022

The Iowa City City Council is weighing a request to extend the number of days tenants can be absent from their Section 8 housing. The request comes from the Center For Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa,...

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.

Teague touts Iowa City accomplishments, future goals in State of the City address

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 16, 2022

Mayor Bruce Teague released his State of the City address in a video at the Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday night, touting the city’s plans for transportation, furthering racial equity...

Mayor Bruce Teague listens to Iowa City City Attorney Eric Goers 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 City Council nears rule change for public comment period

Emily Delgado and Ryan Hansen February 15, 2022

As the Iowa City City Council works to rewrite the rules governing public comment at meetings, most councilors favored removing language that called for charging disruptive attendees with “criminal...

 Kevin Kregel, the Executive Vice President and Provost for the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.

High Impact Hiring Initiative spends millions to recruit, retain UI faculty

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 15, 2022

The High Impact Hiring Initiative at the University of Iowa has provided over $4 million in the past year for the recruitment and retention of faculty, providing funds to recruit 18 new faculty members...

 Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joyce Goins-Fernandez poses for a portrait on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at the Center for Disabilities and Development building.

UI Health Care Black Faculty Council looks to grow through recruitment, retention

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 15, 2022

The Black Faculty Council at the University of Iowa Health Care is looking to recruit underrepresented populations and retain more Black medical students. The council originally formed as a support...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers a question in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

UI President Barbara Wilson talks free speech, faculty recruitment

DI Staff February 15, 2022

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Monday four weeks into the spring semester. With the university closing in on its 175th anniversary, Wilson spoke on the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UI to receive $70 million gift for health care expansion, biggest in university history

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor February 15, 2022

The University of Iowa will receive $70 million to fund a new patient care building for the university’s hospitals and clinics. The gift is the largest in the UI’s 175-year history and comes...