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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

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

University of Iowa considers three models to change approach to campus safety

Caleb McCullough and Rachel Schilke February 16, 2021

Born of a summer of racial-justice protests calling for systemic change at the University of Iowa, the university’s Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee is moving forward on its goal to rework...

Swimmers compete during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Iowa reverses decision to cut women’s swimming and diving program amid Title IX battle

Robert Read and Austin Hanson February 15, 2021

The University of Iowa announced Monday that it is fully reinstating its women’s swimming and diving program as an NCAA and Big Ten Conference program. Women’s swimming and diving was one of...

Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp (10) is seen moments after a 3-point shot during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes in a close game, 89-85.

Wieskamp named Big Ten Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 15, 2021

University of Iowa men's basketball's Joe Wieskamp has been named Big Ten Player of the Week, per the conference office. The 6-foot-6, 212-pound guard averaged 23.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, two assists,...

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Nebraska’s Peyton Robb during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 18 Robb by decision, 9-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Iowa wrestling returns to limited in-person activities, dual against Northwestern postponed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2021

The Iowa wrestling team has returned to limited in-person activities, it was announced Monday. The return comes after a seven-day pause because of positive COVID-19 tests within the program. Out...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Caitlin Clark named Co-Big Ten Player of the Week and Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark received the Co-Big Ten Player of the Week and Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors, it was announced Monday. Clark received her Co-Big Ten Player of...

STEM teacher Bennett Brown recently resigned from teaching at Iowa City Southeast Junior High School because of state legislation requiring an in-person option learning starting February 15. Brown stands outside of Southeast Junior High School on February 13, 2021.

‘I feel completely disregarded as a pawn in the partisan politics at the Statehouse’: Educators respond to in-person learning requirements

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Reporter February 14, 2021

After more than two decades in education, Iowa City teacher Bennett Brown found himself at a crossroads when state legislation requiring a fully in-person option for schooling was signed on Jan. 29....

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 14, 2021

Students and businesses across Iowa City are reimagining Valentine’s Day in a time marked by social distance, from limited dinner reservations and special carry-out packages to smaller, at-home gatherings. Several...

The Daily Iowan is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Daily Iowan named Newspaper of the Year in state competition for second time

February 13, 2021

The Iowa Newspaper Association named The Daily Iowan Iowa's 2021 Newspaper of the Year in a statewide contest on Thursday. It's the Iowa Newspaper Association's top honor, which the DI won for...

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to pass the ball against Michigan State during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

Hot-shooting Hawkeyes trounce Spartans with 30-point victory at Breslin Center

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 13, 2021

Luka Garza only scored eight points Saturday against Michigan State, and CJ Fredrick didn’t play. But Iowa won by 30 points in East Lansing. Yes, that actually happened. The No. 15 Hawkeye...

President Donald Trump walks to the podium during the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

U.S. Senate acquits Donald Trump in impeachment trial

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 13, 2021

The U.S. Senate voted to acquit Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial on Saturday, with seven Republicans joining Democrats to convict. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, joined most...

The Old Capitol from behind a snow fort wall, on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.

Wind Chill Advisory for University of Iowa community until Feb. 15

Rachel Schilke, News Editor February 13, 2021

A Hawk Alert Wind Chill Advisory was issued from 6 p.m. Feb. 13 until noon on Feb. 15, warning that frostbite is possible in 10 minutes and the community should avoid outdoor activity if possible. Dean...

File photo of a police cruiser.

Iowa City police investigating homicide in downtown apartment complex

Rylee Wilson, News Editor February 13, 2021

Iowa City Police are investigating a homicide which took place Friday night.  According to a press release from the police department, around 7:54 p.m. Friday evening, officers responded to a report...