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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

U of Iowa students given first round of vaccinations on Thursday, Jan 28, 2021. A medical student receives the Moderna vaccine.

Public health experts encourage second dose in face of Delta variant

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter August 4, 2021

Thousands of Iowans continue to go without the second shot in the two-dose COVID-19 vaccines, creating challenges for residents during the rise of the Delta variant. According to the Iowa Department...

Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St.As seen on Monday June 8,2020 (Jeff Sigmund/Photojournalist)

Iowa City Community Police Review Board proposes police policy changes, limiting police interaction with the public

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 3, 2021

The Iowa City Community Police Review Board is proposing changes that would limit police interactions and remove “proactive policing” – a key aspect to Iowa City policing. The board is proposing...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa State football player charged in May assault of Jordan Bohannon

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor August 3, 2021

Former Iowa State football player Nicholas Kron, who played for the Cyclones from 2010-13, has been charged in connection to an assault of senior Hawkeye men’s basketball player Jordan Bohannon,...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., has a conversation at the Iowa State Capitol on Monday, January 13, 2020.

Rural doctor, Minden City Council member becomes third Democrat announcing candidacy for U.S. Senate

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 30, 2021

Rural Iowa doctor Glenn Hurst announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Thursday. Hurst is currently a member of the Minden City Council, where he has his own private practice. In addition...

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles past Illinois Guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the Iowa v. Illinois basketball game at State Farm Center Friday night. Illinois beat the Hawks, 80-75.

Joe Wieskamp, Luka Garza both selected in second round of NBA Draft

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 29, 2021

Former Iowa men's basketball players Joe Wieskamp and Luka Garza were both selected in the second round of Thursday's 2021 NBA Draft. Wieskamp, a three-year starter for the Hawkeyes, was selected...

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

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics request three capital improvement projects for patient observation rooms, intake bays

Sabine Martin, News Editor July 28, 2021

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics requested three capital improvement projects for approval at the state Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, including the addition of 30 new patient observation...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Regents approve University of Iowa Graduate School program terminations, name changes

Sabine Martin, News Editor July 28, 2021

The University of Iowa will terminate an international program in Hong Kong, create a new graduate program, and change a program’s name after approval from the state Board of Regents Wednesday. The...

Board of Regents approves tuition raises, welcomes President Wilson

Board of Regents approves tuition raises, welcomes President Wilson

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor July 28, 2021

Board of Regents members voted unanimously to increase tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 school year at the University of Iowa, Iowa State, and the University of Northern Iowa during the regents meeting...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

UI students advocate for inclusive curriculum at ICCSD after speaker uses ‘white power’ symbol in meeting

Bruce Bartlam, Jr., News Reporter July 28, 2021

Iowa City residents and students showed up to Tuesday’s Iowa City Community District School Board Meeting to fill a room with signs and shirts supporting Black Lives Matter, Indigenous groups, and...

The statue of Duke Slater is seen outside the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium during Iowa football media day on Friday, August 9, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Regents approve UI’s request to name field at Kinnick Stadium after Duke Slater

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 28, 2021

The playing field inside Kinnick Stadium has a new name: Duke Slater Field. The state Board of Regents approved by consensus the University of Iowa’s request to name the playing field at Kinnick...

University of Iowa grant to provide future mental health care experts, services for rural Iowa counties

University of Iowa grant to provide future mental health care experts, services for rural Iowa counties

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 27, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care, alongside the UI’s College of Education, will train students to develop a future workforce of mental health specialists in rural Iowa this fall. The UI project,...

Asst. Fire Chief Nic Pruter left and Lt. William (Bill) Erb of the Coralville Fire Department stopped by to lend support to Sgt. Kyle Nicholson of the Coralville police Department on Thursday, July 22, 2021. At the time, Nicholson was donating blood during the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

Coralville fire beat police in 8th annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 27, 2021

During the eighth annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drive, the Coralville fire and police departments and their supporters donated over 30 pints of blood to the University of Iowa DeGowin Blood...