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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

Johnson County Courthouse.

Johnson County ends face covering policy for staff and visitors

Sabine Martin, News Editor March 3, 2022

Johnson County dropped its requirement, effective immediately, for visitors and staff to wear a face-covering in county buildings on Thursday. The resolution comes after the Center for Disease Control...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller jogs out of the dugout during a baseball game between Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Heller’s Hawkeyes entered the game on a two game losing skid. The Duhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-1.

Iowa baseball bounces back, rolls past Cornell College

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 2, 2022

The Iowa baseball team got back into the win column Wednesday with an 8-0 win over Cornell College at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes’ shutout victory came on the heels of a 3-1 loss Tuesday against...

The Iowa City Community School District is seen on Wednesday, March 3, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District leaders say funding increase for K-12 schools isn’t enough

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 2, 2022

Iowa City Community School District leaders say the 2.5 percent increase to public schools signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds this year is not the amount they were hoping for. The funding increase...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery shoots a 3-pointer during a men's basketball game between No. 24 Iowa and Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 82-61.

Iowa men’s basketball team ‘clicking at the right time’ entering March

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 2, 2022

Every senior seemed to make a lasting memory during the Iowa men’s basketball team’s final home game of the season. Connor McCaffery scored a season-high 17 points and drained a career-best...

University of Iowa director of track and field Joey Woody watches a race during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, UW-Milwaukee, and Western Illinois.

Joey Woody named Big Ten Men’s Track and Field Coach of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 2, 2022

Iowa track and field director Joey Woody received the Big Ten Men's Coach of the Year award Wednesday, per the league office. Woody won his second consecutive conference indoor coach of the year...

Oct 1, 2005; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defender (52) Abdul Hodge, (15) Miguel Merrick and Edmond Miles bring down Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tim Brasic in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler

Iowa football program hires Abdul Hodge as tight ends coach, moves Brian Ferentz to quarterbacks role

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 2, 2022

The Iowa football program has hired former Hawkeye and three-time All-Big Ten linebacker Abdul Hodge as its tight ends coach, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Wednesday. In a corresponding move,...

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 1, 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 1, 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...