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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 City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St.As seen on Monday June 8, 2020.

Iowa City man arrested as armed subject from Tuesday incident

Sabine Martin, News Editor March 9, 2022

Iowa City police arrested Caleb McDowell, 29, after investigating a report of an armed subject on Tuesday. McDowell faces charges of domestic abuse assault, domestic abuse with intent to cause serious...

Zagnut, a 3-year-old male domestic short hair cat, sits at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

Iowa City, Coralville community join to help stray cats

Emily Delgado, News Reporter March 8, 2022

During the cold months, Iowa City and Coralville animal lovers have said they feel a responsibility to care for feral cats. Some are helping to keep them warm during cold months by building insulated...

The Iowa City City Council meets at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. City Manager Geoff Fruin looks to community members addressing the council about COVID-19 relief funds for front line workers.

Iowa City City Council shifts from two-year to five-year strategic plan

Ryan Hansen and Emily Delgado March 8, 2022

The Iowa City City Council’s next strategic plan, which councilors say will prioritize overarching climate action, affordable housing, transit, and social justice and equity, will determine the city’s...

The University of Iowa Sigma Chi house is seen on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The UI chapter was suspended by the Executive Committee of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity

Sigma Chi International indefinitely suspends UI fraternity chapter for hazing

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor March 8, 2022

The University of Iowa’ s Sigma Chi chapter has been indefinitely suspended by the Sigma Chi International Fraternity.  In a letter sent to the UI fraternity chapter and UI  Fraternity and Sorority...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray goes up for a layup during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Murray shot 4-11 in field goals.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Keegan Murray named first-team All-Big Ten

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 8, 2022

Iowa men's basketball forward Keegan Murray was unanimously named first-team All-Big Ten by the conference's coaches and media members on Tuesday, becoming the program's first sophomore to earn the...

Iowa’s Marisa Schmidt serves the ball during a tennis match between Iowa and Drake at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Schmidt defeated Drake’s Ines Stephani. Iowa beat Drake, 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis loses first Big Ten Conference dual of spring season

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter March 7, 2022

Iowa women’s tennis lost, 6-1, in its first conference dual of the season Monday afternoon. The Minnesota Golden Gophers downed the Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Minnesota...

The 2022-23 Daily Iowan executive editor Hannah Pinski poses for a portrait on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Hannah Pinski named as The Daily Iowan’s 2022-23 executive editor

Kate Perez and Emily Delgado March 7, 2022

Hannah Pinski was selected to serve as The Daily Iowan’s next executive editor for the 2022-23 school year on Monday night. Pinski is the first Asian American and woman of color to serve as the DI’s...

College of Public Health is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Iowa cancer report advises urgent return to cancer screenings after pandemic

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 7, 2022

Iowa medical experts are urging the community to get screened for cancer after the pandemic delayed many tests. At a virtual news briefing on Monday, Iowa medical panelists reviewed the annual Cancer...

Michael Kemerer fights an injury during a match against Ohio State’s No. 5 Ethan Smith in session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Kemerer defeated Smith in a 174-pound match, 5-4.

Banged up Iowa men’s wrestling team plays it safe at Big Tens, eyes NCAA Tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 6, 2022

The Iowa men’s wrestling team finished the 2022 Big Ten Championships with one individual champion: 165-pounder Alex Marinelli. The Hawkeyes placed third in the team standings with 129.5 points. Four...

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter March 6, 2022

Sherry Watt is one of six University of Iowa faculty honored by the state Board of Regents for exceptional contributions and a sustained record of excellence through her work. Watt is a professor...

Iowa’s No. 2 Alex Marinelli raises his hand after earning first place during session five of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Marinelli defeated Michigan’s No. 4 Cameron Amine  in a 165-pound match, 2-1.

Iowa men’s wrestler Alex Marinelli claims fourth individual Big Ten Championship

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 6, 2022

As Michigan hoisted the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Wrestling Championship trophy, Iowa’s Alex Marinelli stood by himself matside. When the Wolverines were done celebrating, “The Bull” disappeared down...

Iowa guard Kate Martin shoots the ball during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Indiana during the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Martin bucketed 14 points. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 74-67.

Monika Czinano, Kate Martin’s consistency help Iowa women’s basketball claim Big Ten Tournament title

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 6, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball needed consistency to win the Big Ten Tournament title. The Hawkeyes found it in senior center Monika Czinano and junior guard Kate Martin. Second-seeded...