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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

Speaker of the House, Pat Grassley, R-New Hartford, looks over documents during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Grassley has been in the house since 2007.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate Republicans approve ‘religious freedom’ bill

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 20, 2024

After an hours-long, heated, debate Iowa Senate Republicans passed a bill, which supporters say would expand protections for religious freedom and those opposed say could lead to discrimination, on party...

A volunteer works on a desk at Northwest Junior High in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

Junior High students learn service work through Home Depot desk-building project

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 20, 2024

The loud drone of drills and power tools rang through the hallways of Northwest Junior High in Coralville on Feb. 16. The sounds of sawing and hammering were soon overpowered by giggles and...

Iowa’s No. 1 141-pound Real Woods wrestles Purdue’s No. 32 Greyson Clark during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6. Woods defeated Clark by major decision, 8-0.

Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods keeping calm approach amid struggles

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter February 20, 2024

Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods was undefeated and in the NCAA title match just over a year ago, but it’s a different story this season for the 141-pounder. Woods, who started the season ranked No....

Iowa guard Kate Martin prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

‘She’s our leader:’ How Kate Martin is the heart and soul of the Iowa women’s basketball team

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 20, 2024

In basketball, whenever a team has a star player dominating and leading it to victory night in and night out, said team also needs an “enforcer.” For the No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team, Caitlin...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Death penalty, library bill among bills nixed by funnel deadline

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 20, 2024

A bill to reinstate the death penalty for killing a peace officer and a bill to allow city councils to override public library boards were among over a dozen bills killed by legislative deadlines late...

Mazahir Salih interacts at her watch party at fix! Coffee on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Salih was reelected to her seat on the city council after receiving the highest number of votes. (Sahithi Shankaiahgari/The Daily Iowan)

IC Councilor Mazahir Salih advocates for more funding, outreach to immigrant community

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 20, 2024

Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilor Mazahir Salih expressed concerns over the city’s relationship with its immigrant community and the grant funding opportunities they may be missing out...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Johnson County rolls out county-wide free home energy audit program

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 20, 2024

Johnson County residents who live in rural areas will now have access to free home energy audits to save money on their bills and encourage energy sustainability. The program that started...

A volunteer laughs with a resident during a Glamour Gals event at Melrose Meadows on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Glamour gals aims to go to one retirement home per month and paint resident’s nails and make crafts.

New UI GlamourGals volunteer, paint nails of Melrose Meadows Retirement Community residents

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 20, 2024

Nail polish bottles, lotion, bracelet beads, and string were spread across two pink tables as members of the University of Iowa chapter of GlamourGals painted the nails of residents at the Melrose...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs after a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark becomes Fanatics’ top-selling college athlete after breaking scoring record

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 20, 2024

Caitlin Clark is not just the face of college basketball but one of the most popular athletes in all of sports. Last Thursday, the Iowa star guard hit her signature deep three from the Hawkeye logo...

Iowa offensive linebacker James Ferentz celebrates with his teammates after the game against UNI at Kinnick stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, September 15, 2012. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 27-16. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Wesley)

James Ferentz announces retirement from NFL

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 20, 2024

James Ferentz, son of Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz, announced Monday on social media he is retiring from the NFL. James Ferentz attended Iowa City High School before playing under his father...

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

Iowa Board of Regents to elect new president in meeting next Wednesday

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 20, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents is set to elect a new president to the board at its meeting next Wednesday. President Pro Tempore Sherry Bates is serving in the role after regent Michael Richards announced...

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.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate passes bill to expand postpartum medicaid services

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 20, 2024

Under a bill approved by the Iowa Senate Monday 1,700 mothers and babies would lose access to post-birth care. The bill expands the length of time that moms and babies that qualify can receive follow-up...