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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 inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Iowa House Republicans approve bill to arm teachers

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 29, 2024

After a more than hour-long, heated debate on a proposal to provide licensing and training for school staff who want to carry firearms for protection, the Iowa House approved the bill, 61-34, on Wednesday.  The...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen in Des Moines on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Iowa House debates educational quality, standards late Wednesday night

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 29, 2024

After a lengthy debate on the floor of the Iowa House, lawmakers approved a bill on party lines late Wednesday night that would reform social studies education in K-12 schools by mandating curriculum. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball torches Minnesota from deep in blowout win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A deep three to crack the seal. Another from the “M” at half court. One more on a quick-pull up soon after. But every time her shot passed through the net in Iowa’s 108-60...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball snaps road losing streak with double-digit win against Minnesota

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter February 28, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The No. 6 Iowa women's basketball team hammered the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 108-60, at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wednesday evening.  Iowa was led by star...

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

‘Meet Baby Olivia’ could be coming to Iowa schools under Iowa House bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 28, 2024

Under a bill passed in the Iowa House on Wednesday, sex education classrooms across the state could soon show a video, titled “Meet Baby Olivia,” on fetal development produced by the anti-abortion...

Daydrink barista Kendin Scheitlin serves a vanilla latte at their location in the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City on April 24, 2023. Schetlin, a sophomore at the University of Iowa, has worked at Daydrink for over a year.

Daydrink Coffee to close downtown location

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 28, 2024

Daydrink Coffee is closing the doors of its downtown location at 125 S. Dubuque St. on March 3.     View this post on Instagram   A...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

Iowa Board of Regents recommends approval to close UI learning centers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 28, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents recommended approval on Wednesday for the closure of three University of Iowa learning centers across the state.  The UI was requesting the closure of the Scott Community...

Iowa Board of Regents President of Pro Tem Sherry Bates listens to a speaker during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Sherry Bates elected as new Iowa Board of Regents president

Shreya Reddy and Alejandro Rojas February 28, 2024

Sherry Bates was unanimously elected president of the Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday, becoming the first woman to be elected to the position in roughly 40 years. The board also elected regent Greta...

Iowa pitcher Justin Hackett pitches the ball during a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Northern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, February. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 14-6.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s win over Northern Illinois

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Iowa baseball team snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Northern Illinois, 14-6, at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday afternoon.  Iowa is now 4-4 overall. Here are three takeaways from the...

The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate passes bill to regulate packaging for meat alternatives

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 27, 2024

Under a bill unanimously approved by Iowa Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, manufacturers and restaurants with plant-based or lab-grown meat alternatives would have to clarify their marketing by including...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis during the 99th County Rally at the Thunderdome in Newton, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 99th stop in Jasper County rounds out the “full Grassley.”

Federal appeals court upholds Reynolds’ ban on mask mandates in schools

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter February 27, 2024

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ ban on mask mandates in schools on Tuesday after a lengthy legal battle where parents and disability rights advocates argued it...

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UI searches for new vice president for research

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor February 27, 2024

University of Iowa Vice President for Research J. Marty Scholtz will step down from his position, ending a five-year term, the UI released Thursday. Scholtz has served in his position since 2019. While...