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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Feb 18, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) fights for space among Iowa Hawkeyes defenders during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

Hawkeyes clamp Badgers in Madison

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 18, 2021

Ranked as low as 121st in adjusted defensive efficiency this season per KenPom, Iowa men’s basketball’s defense has been a liability for head coach Fran McCaffery all season long. Now, the Hawkeyes...

Feb 18, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) looks to shoot as Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) defends during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

Luka Garza’s 30-point performance leads Hawkeyes to lopsided road victory over Badgers

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 18, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Joe Wieskamp knew what was going to happen on the court at the Kohl Center Thursday night. And there wasn’t anything Wisconsin could do to stop it. Luka Garza had only scored...

Iowa's Monika Czinano gets behind the Penn State defense and scores during a women’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lion’s at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball clicks in the second half to overcome early deficit over Penn State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 18, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball has often found itself the victim of slow starts this season, which has at times been too much to overcome. But against Penn State, it was truly a tale of two halves. Penn...

Iowa's Kate Martin dribbles the basketball down the floor on a fast break during a women’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lion’s at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Iowa Defeated Penn State 96-78.

Martin shines through injury in Iowa women’s basketball’s win against Penn State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 18, 2021

Sophomore guard Kate Martin had the best game of her career on Thursday afternoon after playing without a protective face mask for the first time in six games. The Edwardsville, Illinois, native’s...

Iowa guard Kate Martin shouts during the last quarter of a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball posts comeback against Penn State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 18, 2021

Iowa women's basketball posted a convincing win over Penn State on Thursday afternoon, 96-78, for its 12th win of the season. The Hawkeyes now sit at 12-6 on the season and 8-6 in conference play,...

Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Jan 16, 2019.

Catlett Residence Hall evacuated last night after gas leak false alarm, equipment found putting off gas-like odor

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter February 18, 2021

During the winter months where temperatures reach below zero, hearing alarms go off late at night is the last thing most students want to hear. At around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, alarms went off in...

University Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson speaks at the utility public private partnership information meeting in The Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The meeting focused on explaining the 50-year partnership between the University of Iowa, Meridiam and ENGIE.

University of Iowa accepts letters of intent for P3 year 1 funding initiatives

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 18, 2021

The University of Iowa is now accepting letters of intent from faculty and staff who plan to submit proposals for P3 Year 1 funding for initiatives that support the university’s strategic priorities...

A schematic for the proposed North Liberty facility is shown. The schematic comes from UIHC's application for a Certificate of Need in February.

State board denies approval for $230 million UIHC facility in North Liberty

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor February 17, 2021

A state board denied an application from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to develop a $230 million facility in North Liberty, after several local hospital representatives said it would negatively...

Head Coach Rick Heller speaks to members of the press during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa baseball pauses in-person activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 17, 2021

Iowa Athletics announced Wednesday afternoon that its baseball program has paused all team related in-person activities at the direction of the University of Iowa medical team. The stoppage is Hawkeye...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Reynolds scraps decision to partner with Microsoft

Lauren White, Politics Reporter February 17, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the Iowa Department of Public Health is no longer moving forward on a contract with Microsoft that would have created a central vaccine registration system for Iowans.  During...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City to revisit historic preservation guidelines following dispute

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 16, 2021

Iowa City city staff will review city historic preservation guidelines to potentially prevent disputes between homeowners and the Historic Preservation Commission. On Tuesday, the Iowa City City...

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...