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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio spikes a ball towards the Ohio side of the net during a volleyball match between the University of Iowa and Ohio State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.

Buzzerio garners first-team All-Big Ten recognition

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 8, 2021

Iowa volleyball junior Courtney Buzzerio has been named to the All-Big Ten first team, per a Thursday afternoon release. Buzzerio is the first Hawkeye to make the All-Big Ten first team since Sara...

University of Iowa Executive Officer and Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Liz Tovar, speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Tovar answered questions related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Tovar: diversity, equity, and inclusion to be ‘core pillar’ in next UI strategic plan

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 7, 2021

The University of Iowa will prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in its next strategic plan, Associate Vice President for DEI Liz Tovar told the state Board of Regents during Wednesday’s Campus...

University of Iowa Finance and Operations Senior Vice President, Rod Lehnertz, speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Lehnertz talked about upcoming projects that needed funding. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa to start capital improvement projects for three on-campus facilities in the next year

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 7, 2021

The University of Iowa requested three facility changes for approval at the state Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, including spending at least $10 million to replace windows in the four-year-old...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds to take action against vaccine passports in Iowa

Brian Grace, Politics Reporter April 7, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds said during a Wednesday press conference she plans to take either legislative or executive action against the use of vaccine passports in Iowa – a form of proof some businesses...

The Iowa City City Council is seen at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan

City Attorney Eleanor Dilkes to retire, interim attorney appointed until new hire

Claire Benson, News Reporter April 7, 2021

After 25 years of serving as city attorney, Eleanor Dilkes will retire on April 16. The Iowa City City Council unanimously appointed current First Assistant City Attorney Sue Dulek to serve as interim...

Iowa's Alex Schaake putts during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf finishes seventh at inaugural Calusa Cup

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 6, 2021

After his opening round of 76 at the inaugural Calusa Cup in Naples, Florida, Sunday, Iowa men’s golf senior Alex Schaake sat in 31st place — just 16 spots shy of last place in the 47-man field. His...

Former representative and Iowa congressional candidate Bobby Schilling

Former Illinois congressman and Iowa congressional candidate Bobby Schilling dies of cancer

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 6, 2021

Bobby Schilling, a one-term Republican Illinois congressman who ran in the 2020 Republican primary to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, died Tuesday from cancer, his son Terry Schilling...

Iowa Center Luka Garza celebrates during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan State on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Garza became the second Hawkeye men's player ever to surpass 2,000 career points during the game. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Luka Garza awarded 2021 men’s Wooden Award, secures consensus National Player of the Year honors

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 6, 2021

The Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Tuesday that Iowa men's basketball center Luka Garza is the winner of the 2021 John R. Wooden Award as the most outstanding player in men’s college basketball,...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

UI opens vaccine sign-up to employees as eligibility expands statewide

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 5, 2021

Employees of the University of Iowa can now sign up to receive a vaccine through the university, the UI said in a campus-wide email Monday. Staff who wish to be vaccinated through the UI will have...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives forward during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

Iowa’s Luka Garza wins Naismith Trophy

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 3, 2021

Iowa men's basketball player Luka Garza was awarded the 2021 men's Naismith Trophy, which goes to the National College Player of the Year, on Saturday to become the first Hawkeye men's player to receive...

Megan Alter poses for a portrait on Friday, April 2, 2021 in front of the Broadway mural in Peppermint Plaza. She announced her second run for Iowa City City Council with a small outdoor gathering.

“I need to roll up my sleeves and become part of the solution:” Megan Alter announces second bid for City Council

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter April 2, 2021

Megan Alter kicked off her campaign run for the Iowa City City Council on Friday evening with a message of addressing the structural inequities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “When people say...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa begins vaccine scheduling for students

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter April 2, 2021

As public health departments prepare for a state-wide increase in vaccine eligibility, the University of Iowa is beginning to schedule students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine next week. On Thursday,...