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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 Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld calls for more support from state lawmakers as universities face COVID-19 revenue losses

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 3, 2021

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told a panel of state lawmakers that the public universities including the UI need added funding as operating during a pandemic has strained the institution’s...

Community vaccinations given on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Ronald See closes his eyes as Kristen Van Scoyoc RN administers the vaccine. See said he was glad to finally get it.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics vaccinate 1,000 people Wednesday

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 3, 2021

Meredith Field was elated when she got the call that she had been selected as one of the first Johnson County residents in the general population to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from University of...

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

CommUnity to hire law enforcement liaison, receives city council support

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 3, 2021

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank, a local organization providing Iowa City and Johnson County residents with a number of physical and mental health resources, will begin the process of creating...

Iowa Guard Tony Perkins shoots the ball during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Michigan 84-78. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Depth pushes Hawkeyes past Spartans

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 2, 2021

Excluding center Luka Garza’s 27 points, Iowa men’s basketball’s starters scored a combined 18 points Tuesday night against Michigan State. Typically, that kind of lackluster production from...

Iowa Center Luka Garza goes in for a layup during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Michigan 84-78. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Luka Garza surpasses 2,000 career points, notches first victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 2, 2021

Luka Garza returned for his senior season at Iowa to win games, not reach scoring milestones. But he did both on Tuesday. With a 3-pointer early in the second half of No. 8 Iowa’s 84-78 victory...

Iowa Center Luka Garza celebrates during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. At halftime, Iowa leads 48-43. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes snap two-game losing skid with 84-78 victory over Spartans

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 2, 2021

Heading into Tuesday's matchup, the Iowa men's basketball team hadn't defeated Michigan State since 2016. But the No. 8 Hawkeyes (13-4 overall, 7-3 Big Ten) snapped their drought in the series with...

Iowa Forward/Center Monika Czinano watches after going in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Iowa women’s basketball players sweep Big Ten weekly awards

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2021

Iowa women's basketball center Monika Czinano won the Big Ten Player of the Week award, while guard Caitlin Clark won the Big Ten Freshman of the Week award, it was announced Monday. Czinano, a...

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

University of Iowa begins vaccinating students, employees in Phase 1b

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 1, 2021

The University continues to vaccinate faculty, staff, and students in Phase 1a who provide clinical patient care and are vulnerable to high risk of exposure. The university stated Monday in a campus-wide...

University of Iowa Police Officer Alton Poole wears his VIEVU LE2 Body Worn Video Camera as he patrols the Finkbine Golf Course tailgating lot before Iowa's game against Northern Iowa Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 in Iowa City. The University of Iowa has outfitted all 43 of their police officers and 18 members of their security staff with the cameras at a cost of $899 each.

In Focus | Iowa police body camera video sometimes revealing — if the public is allowed to see it

February 1, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in an occasional series called “In Focus” about public access to police body camera and in-car camera video in Iowa. By Erin Jordan, The Gazette, and...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano shoots a basket during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Hawkeyes dominate in third quarter, breeze by Minnesota

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 31, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball posted a convincing win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday, 94-68, to move to 10-4 on the season and 6-4 in Big Ten play. To supplement a six-point halftime lead,...

Iowa’s 141-pound Jaydin Eierman grapples with Illinois’ Dylan Duncan during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. No. 1 Eierman defeated No. 13 Duncan by tech fall in 6:05, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 36-6.

Eierman, Hawkeyes overpower Fighting Illini

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 31, 2021

Before his bout against No. 11 Zach Braunagel of Illinois, 184-pound Nelson Brands walked to the mat as Kesha’s hit song “We R Who We R” pulsated out of the speakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Although...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto grapples with Illinois’ Lucas Byrd during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. No. 4 Austin DeSanto defeated No. 23 Lucas Byrd by major decision, 18-6, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 36-6.

DeSanto stays hot as No. 1 Iowa fends off No. 9 Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2021

Coming into Sunday’s dual against Illinois, Iowa’s Austin DeSanto had outscored his opponents, 42-8, on the season, providing a nice follow-up act to 125-pounder Spencer Lee at each meet. DeSanto...