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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

WIN Technology in Eau Claire, owned by 31 mostly small telephone companies, has built a fiber network covering more than 9,200 miles in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Iowa.

Internet providers await federal broadband dollars

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 5, 2021

With the passing of the federal infrastructure bill, Iowa internet providers are looking to cash in on the third large round of government funding for broadband in a year as the specifics of the process...

University of Iowa graduate student Hadley Galbraith poses for a portrait at the Scott Boulevard UI Urgent Care on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. Galbraith plans to get the COVID-19 booster shot later this year.

University of Iowa denies COGS request to revamp COVID-19 safety measures

Anthony Neri, News Reporter December 5, 2021

University of Iowa administrators denied a request to implement three new COVID-19 safety procedures proposed by the Campaign to Organize Graduate Students. COGS sent a letter on Nov. 18 to the administration,...

Labor Educator for the University of Iowa Labor Center Paul Iversen poses for a portrait in his office at the University of Iowa Labor Center offices in Coralville, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.

Social Justice and Racial Equity grants provide Iowa City organizations with funding for new resources, programs

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter December 5, 2021

The Iowa City Social Justice and Racial Equity grant is providing local organizations, such as the Food Pantry at Iowa and the University of Iowa Labor Center, with opportunities to diversify their impact...

Vera Cavalier smiles while riding a pony as teachers Maya Haukap and Heather Norman guide the pony at the Kinderfarm outside of Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Iowa City Kinderfarm Preschool looking for new owner

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter December 5, 2021

Kinderfarm Preschool, a nature-based early learning center in Iowa City, is looking for a new owner. Heather Norman, the owner of the preschool since 1993, said she is ready to pass her role on to someone...

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Lenco BearCat (armored vehicle) is a popular attraction during the Sussex Touch-a-Truck event on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. The free event, located behind at the Civic Center, features emergency vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles and more.

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office budgets for MRAP replacement

Cooper Worth, News Reporter December 5, 2021

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting funding to replace its Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle with a more compact vehicle with similar functionality. The Sheriff’s Office...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Two men arrested in shooting at Old Capitol Parking Ramp

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 5, 2021

Two men have been arrested in connection with a Dec. 5 shooting at the Old Capitol Town Centre Parking Ramp. Darnell Martin Jr., 21, of Coralville and Mason Ward, 18, of Cedar Rapids have both been...

The U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Iowa politicians honor the life of Bob Dole

Lauren White, Politics Reporter December 5, 2021

Iowa elected leaders sent out statements on Sunday in remembrance of Republican Senator and 1996 presidential candidate Robert Dole, honoring his time in Congress.  The Elizabeth Dole Foundation...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson attempts to catch a pass during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 13 Iowa football team allowed six touchdowns and couldn't score one of its own in a 42-3 loss to No. 2 Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday. Michigan scored...

Iowa's Petras, Padilla both struggle at quarterback in Big Ten championship loss to Michigan

Iowa’s Petras, Padilla both struggle at quarterback in Big Ten championship loss to Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa football continued its quarterback controversy on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in the Hawkeyes’ 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Championship Game Junior Spencer...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Police investigate shooting near Old Capitol Mall

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 5, 2021

Police are investigating a shooting that took place near Old Capitol Mall early Sunday morning, according to reports. A Hawk Alert was sent at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday reporting that there had been multiple...

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates a sack on Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Iowa fails to score a touchdown in blowout Big Ten Championship loss to Michigan

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 4, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Back-to-back losses halfway through the regular season didn't stop the Iowa football team from winning the Big Ten West, and neither did a 15-point deficit against Nebraska only a...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras gets sacked by Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.

Spencer Petras benched, Alex Padilla in at quarterback against Michigan

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 4, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Padilla is in at quarterback for the Iowa football team in the second half of the Big Ten Championship against Michigan. Spencer Petras, who started Saturday and nine games during...