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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Children’s Library Intern Lauren Claeys prepares snacks in the Iowa City Main Library on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. The library began serving snacks to children everyday from 4:00 to 5:00 since Feburary 1st. “Before they would ask and we could only give them a few crackers or raisins,” Claeys said. “Now we can give them much healthier options.”

Iowa City Public Library receives donation to create snack program for children to combat food insecurity

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 24, 2020

The Iowa City Public Library implemented a free and daily snack program this year for children that visit the library with a donation from a local church, providing an opportunity to combat food insecurity. Zion...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Which prominent bills survived the first legislative funnel?

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 24, 2020

The first “funnel” deadline in the Iowa Legislature passed Feb. 21, winnowing the number of bills lawmakers in Des Moines can consider. Bills had to be reported out of a committee by Feb. 21...

A police car sits inside the a parking garage on May 4, 2015.  (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Captain Bill Campbell named Interim Iowa City Police Chief

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 24, 2020

Iowa City Police Captain Bill Campbell will now serve as Interim Police Chief following the announcement of current Police Chief Jody Matherly's retirement, according to a release from the City of Iowa...

Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo grapples with Oklahoma State’s Boo Lewallen during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 2 Lugo defeated No. 6 Lewallen by fall in 2:22, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lugo steals the show on Senior Night

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2020

Iowa wrestling’s dual on Sunday belonged to its 11 seniors, and All-American Pat Lugo stole the show. The senior’s final act at Carver-Hawkeye Arena lasted just 2:22. No. 2 Lugo pinned a worthy...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Oklahoma State’s Nick Piccininni during a wrestling dual meet between No 1. Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.  No. 1 Lee defeated No. 4 Piccininni by major decision, 12-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Hawkeyes focused on Big Tens after dominant regular season

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 23, 2020

With a 34-6 dual meet victory over rival Oklahoma State, Iowa wrestling clinched an undefeated dual meet season and tied its largest margin of victory over the Cowboys since 1995. There are still...

IowaÕs 149-pound Pat Lugo grapples with Oklahoma StateÕs Boo Lewallen during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.

Hawkeyes finish regular season undefeated after win over Cowboys

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 23, 2020

Iowa closed its regular season out with a bang Sunday against Oklahoma State. The Hawkeyes dominated from the start and will head into postseason competition undefeated after a 34-6 victory over...

Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

UI panel discusses response, concerns on coronavirus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Four University of Iowa experts gathered for a panel Feb. 21 at the University Capitol Center to address common concerns and misperceptions pertaining to the coronavirus, emphasizing campus efforts...

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

How would a proposed constitutional amendment affect abortion laws in Iowa?

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter February 23, 2020

The proposed amendment to specify the Iowa constitution doesn't grant the right to an abortion is two years away from passage at the earliest — and the effects of the resolution passing are not totally...

Burmese American Student Organization Secretary, Chocho Stay, Vice President Teresa Bochung, and President Natalie Kyaw pose for a portrait in the College of Engineering on Friday, February 21st, 2020. The club is a way for students of Burmese heritage to interact and connect with a group of people with a shared cultural identity.

New Burma/Myanmar student organization hopes to provide a community to students

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Navigating the education system as a non-native English speaker proved to be a challenge for Burmese student Teresa Bochung. The University of Iowa student spent all of middle school learning how to...

Swimmers dive into the pool during the 100 Breast 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 swimming finishes ninth at Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 22, 2020

On the fourth and final day of the women’s Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships in Iowa City, Ohio State claimed the crown with a meet total of 1,503.5 points. Michigan finished second with...

Iowa guard McKenna Warnock takes a shot while Wisconsin guard Sydney Hilliard tries to block during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Deep rotation sparks Hawkeyes down the Big Ten stretch

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 22, 2020

As Iowa closes out a grueling stretch to the Big Ten season, players have become banged up and tired with the heavy schedule. However, Iowa’s bench continues to lighten the load on the starters....

Iowa forward Monika Czinano takes a shot during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Iowa women’s basketball sails past Penn State

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 22, 2020

Games in the Big Ten are not supposed to be smooth sailing. The Hawkeyes proved that they can be, as they defeated Penn State, 100-57, for their 35th straight win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. On their...