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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

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Iowa swimmers embrace each other after the 800 Free Relay during the first session of the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at the HTRC on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Iowa keeps pace on day three of Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 21, 2020

Following Thursday’s portion of the women’s Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships in Iowa City, Hawkeye head coach Marc Long was already anticipating a big showing from his team on Friday. “Tomorrow...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 85-76.

Hot start fuels Hawkeyes in win over Buckeyes

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 20, 2020

Big leads in the Big Ten are tough to come back from. Ohio State ran into that problem in Iowa City on Thursday night. Before Ohio State even had a chance to settle in, the Hawkeyes had already...

Macbride Hall is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

UI Anthropology Department celebrates 50 years of education, research

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 20, 2020

As the University of Iowa Anthropology Department prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, a series of guest speakers and faculty are reflecting on the program’s evolution and looking toward the...

Iowa guard Bakari Evelyn shoots the ball during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 85-76.

Supporting cast helps Iowa down Ohio State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 20, 2020

There was an incredibly large contribution from someone other than Luka Garza in Iowa’s 85-76 win over Ohio State on Thursday. In fact, there were big performances from the entire team. Along...

City High juniors Tobey Estein (left) and Jeremiah Collins (right) stand in front of City High on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Estein and Collins started a Jewish Studies club at City High to educate both Jewish and non-Jewish students about Judism.

Iowa City High students start Jewish Studies club to educate peers on Judaism

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 20, 2020

Two Iowa City High School juniors started a club this year to learn about Judaism with their peers as a way to create a space to learn about the religion within the school, which has a small Jewish-student...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI doctors discover new genetic mutation that causes fatal heart arrhythmias

Lauren White, News Reporter February 20, 2020

After several children died from sudden cardiac arrests, a team of doctors discovered a genetic mutation to be the cause of their fatal heart arrhythmias — a disorder of the movement of the heart that...

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 20, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Scott Beckner, assistant vice president and director of the Public Safety Department, will retire after nearly 34 years of service in law enforcement.  Beckner,...

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

New Mayor Bruce Teague takes helm in a historic year for Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague leans forward in his seat in the center of the table during Iowa City City Council meetings, making eye contact with each person as they speak. He waits patiently until...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Busch reinforces pledge to donate $1 million after Carson King used viral sign to fundraise for Children’s Hospital

Lauren White, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Five months after the "Iowa Legend" held up a sign about needing more Busch Light and took over the internet, prompting Iowa native Carson King to start his own foundation, Anheuser-Busch is reinforcing...

Iowa City police received reports of multiple gunshots, no injuries reported

Iowa City police received reports of multiple gunshots, no injuries reported

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 19, 2020

UPDATE, 10:53 a.m. Thursday: Iowa City police have received more reports of gunshots near Taylor Drive at 6 a.m. Thursday. According to a release from City of Iowa City, gunshots were reported near...

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Pressures abroad: Hong Kong and University of Iowa communities intersect

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 18, 2020

One University of Iowa student would've been among the 400 arrested at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on Jan. 1 had they chosen to stay at a pro-democracy protest just 15 minutes longer. “I feel relieved,...

An Iowa fan celebrates a turnover on downs during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Editorial: Cy-Hawk return looks promising, safety still needed

DI Editorial Board February 18, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld was optimistic in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Feb. 13 that the Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry would resume as planned this year, but made a point...