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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

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19, the University of Iowa moved commencement online in March.

University of Iowa spring 2021 graduates to have in-person celebration in Kinnick Stadium

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 19, 2021

Spring 2021 graduates will celebrate their accomplishments over the last four years at an in-person event in Kinnick Stadium.  In a campus-wide email sent on Friday, the University of Iowa announced...

A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Women’s basketball players speak out against unequal NCAA Tournament facilities

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 19, 2021

The NCAA is facing backlash on the disparity of tournament facilities for the men's and women's basketball teams in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA requires...

Classroom 105 at the EPB- English-Philosophy Building 251 W Iowa Ave sits empty on Friday Aug. 28, 2020.

University of Iowa faculty fall work guidelines to keep some online flexibility

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor March 18, 2021

University of Iowa faculty will retain some flexibility of working remotely this fall as the university looks to return to a primarily in-person residential campus. The UI is encouraging some meetings...

Construction equipment  began the removal of the original U of I hospital, on Tuesday, Dec.1, 2020. The hospital became Seashore hall in 1929.A worker sprays down the rubble that was once the hall, to help control dust..

Demolished Seashore Hall to be new green space by September

Grace Hamilton March 18, 2021

The University of Iowa is trading bricks for plants, reimagining a space that has been occupied for over 100 years. On the land Seashore Hall once resided before its demolition in 2020, the university...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands confronts the officials during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Iowa wrestling’s Tom Brands named NWCA Coach of the Year

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 17, 2021

For the second-straight season, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has named Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands it National Coach of the Year. Brands has now received the honor...

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

Resources available for UI community impacted by anti-Asian violence

Rylee Wilson, News Editor March 17, 2021

Resources are available for University of Iowa community members coping with the impacts of anti-Asian harm and violence.  Liz Tovar, Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Caitlin Clark named second-team All-American

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 17, 2021

University of Iowa women's basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark is a second team All-American, the Associated Press announced Wednesday. Although Clark is the eighth player in program history...

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines Friday, August 17, 2018.

Sen. Chuck Grassley says lower approval rating will not be a factor in his reelection decision

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 17, 2021

A poll conducted by the Des Moines Register/Mediacom showed that a majority of Iowans polled do not want to see Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley run for reelection, but Grassley told reporters Wednesday...

Bruce Teague, the mayor of Iowa City, leads the City Council meeting online at 7p.m. on September 1, 2020. Much of the meeting was focused around recent IFR protests and police brutality. Citizens feel the City Council has neglected their wishes.

City Council temporarily suspends Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 17, 2021

In a 5-2 vote, the Iowa City City Council voted to temporarily suspend the city’s Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission until April 15. Councilor Janice Weiner and Mayor Pro-Tem Mazahir Salih...

Iowa City City Council adopts 2022 budget

Iowa City City Council adopts 2022 budget

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 16, 2021

The Iowa City City Council adopted its budget for the 2022 fiscal year on Tuesday, including a $1 million contribution to affordable housing and an increase of city employees’ minimum wage to $15...

Iowa’s McKenna Warnock (14) and Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrate their win after a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 5 seed for NCAA Tournament, will face Central Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 15, 2021

Iowa women's basketball received a No. 5 seed for the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Monday. The Hawkeyes are slated to play 12th-seeded Central Michigan in their tournament-opener in the...

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-Text: PC photo by Danny Wilcox Frazier --10/20/01-- Iowa's Ladell Betts flys past the arm of Indiana defender Dominique Smith during Iowa's 42-28 win over Indiana at Kinnich. Betts and Iowa's offense exploaded to lift the Hawkeyes to victory.

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Betts and Barnett officially named to Iowa football coaching staff

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2021

Ladell Betts and George Barnett were officially named to the Iowa football team's coaching staff Monday. Betts will be the running backs coach after the previous coach in that position, Derrick...