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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

Daily Iowan Managing Editor Caleb McCullough poses for a portrait on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the DI newsroom.

Caleb McCullough selected as The Daily Iowan’s next editor

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter March 9, 2021

On Monday night, Student Publications Inc. selected Managing Editor Caleb McCullough to be the next executive editor of The Daily Iowan for the 2021-2022 school year. McCullough, a journalism and...

City of Iowa City Town Hall is seen on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Facilitator, commissioner resign from Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 8, 2021

Following a tumultuous week and change in leadership on Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation commission, commissioner Anthony Currin and newly approved commission facilitator Jesse Case resigned...

Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener again Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Clark claims Big Ten Freshman of the Year award

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 8, 2021

After collecting 13 of 16 Big Ten Freshman of the Week awards this season, Iowa women’s basketball point guard Caitlin Clark was a shoo-in for the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award. On Monday,...

Attendees applaud Gov. Kim Reynolds during 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 signs elections bill that some Democrats call ‘voter supression’

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 8, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that will change Iowa’s election process by shortening the early-voting period, limiting who can collect others’ ballots, closing in-person polls an hour earlier,...

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is housed in the Old Capitol Mall.

University of Iowa issues crime report for two reports of sexual assault

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter March 8, 2021

The University of Iowa officials have received two reports of sexual assault. On Monday afternoon, the UI Department of Public Safety issued a crime report in a campus-wide email following two reports...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa to offer in-person celebration along with virtual commencements

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 8, 2021

The University of Iowa will offer an in-person celebration to accompany virtual commencement  for students planning to graduate this spring.  In a campus-wide email sent on Monday, the UI said...

Iowa's Joe Wieskamp lays injured on the ground during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Wieskamp’s status uncertain following injury in No. 5 Hawkeyes’ win over No. 25 Badgers

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter March 7, 2021

On a Sunday that saw Iowa men’s basketball honor its seniors, retire Luka Garza’s No. 55 jersey, and pick up a 77-73 win over No. 25 Wisconsin, not all was as well as it seemed for the Hawkeyes. With...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon controls the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon, Murray step up in No. 5 Hawkeyes’ 77-73 win over No. 25 Badgers

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2021

In the first half of No. 5 Iowa's matchup with No. 25 Wisconsin on Sunday, it seemed like fifth-year point guard Jordan Bohannon wasn't going to piece together a heroic senior day performance. Bohannon...

Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman defends against a single leg from Penn State’s Nick Lee during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. Eierman won the match by decision 6-5. Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Jaydin Eierman wins Big Ten Championship at 141 pounds, clinches Iowa’s conference title

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. —  Jaydin Eierman was already a three-time conference champion before he competed in the 141-pound Big Ten finals on Sunday. But winning a Big Ten title is different than winning...

Iowa’s Spencer Lee works for back points against Purdue’s Devin Schroder during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. Lee won the match with a tech fall 21-3.  Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Spencer Lee repeats as Big Ten 125-pound champion

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In a rematch of last season’s 125-pound Big Ten finals match, it was more of the same. For the second year in a row, Spencer Lee defeated Purdue’s Devin Schroder to win...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon controls the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Wisconsin

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist March 7, 2021

After an injury scare from Hawkeye guard Joe Wieskamp, who did not return to the game, No. 5 Iowa held on to get past No. 25 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday, 77-73. After the game, it was announced...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp is helped off the court during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

No. 5 Hawkeyes overcome Wieskamp injury, defeat Badgers on senior day

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 7, 2021

On an uncharacteristically warm and sunny Sunday in Iowa City, center Luka Garza, guards Jordan Bohannon and Austin Ash, and forward Michael Baer were all honored before tipoff between No. 5 Iowa and...