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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

The John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

UI’s risk management and insurance program partners with health insurer Wellmark

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 19, 2024

A new partnership that will enhance student learning in the Tippie College of Business’s Vaughan Institute for Risk Management program has taken shape.  Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will provide...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Reynolds’ income tax cut advances in Senate

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 19, 2024

Iowa Senate lawmakers advanced Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to accelerate cuts to the state income tax on Monday. Senate Study Bill 3038 would accelerate the income tax cut signed into law in...

Lisa Green-Douglass listens to a speaker during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

JoCo grant allows county organizations to recover after pandemic impacts

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 19, 2024

The Johnson County government is providing $2.1 million in much-needed grants, which will help the organizations better serve the community. The nonprofit capacity grant program agreement was approved...

Dec 4, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 12-18

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 19, 2024

The Sacramento Kings played back-to-back games against potential playoff matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Kings fell to the Suns, 130-125, but bounced back against the Nuggets, 102-98.   Second-year...

A hawk from the Iowa Raptor Project rests on a handler’s hand during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Four birds killed in fire at Iowa Raptors Project

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 19, 2024

A fire at the Iowa Raptor Project early Friday morning killed four birds and destroyed their enclosures. According to a release from the University of Iowa Campus Safety, the large fire was reported...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building is seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Johnson County Public Health reports health code violations at local restaurants

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 18, 2024

Johnson County Public Health completed its routine inspection of local restaurants and other food establishments, compiling 74 violations in 14 locations in January. Carlos O’Kelly’s of Iowa...

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

Graduating Hawkeyes wear new regalia for commencement

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 18, 2024

Hawkeyes donned a new version of black and gold regalia at their commencement ceremony last fall. The change came after the University of Iowa acquired the new vendor Herff Jones, which offered...

Iowa 133-pound Brody Teske gestures after defeating Wisconsin Nicolar Rivera during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s wrestling’s seniors shine in final home meet against Wisconsin

Kenna Roering and Isaac Elzinga February 18, 2024

It was the final dual meet inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena for several Iowa wrestlers on Sunday.  Headlined by Brody Teske and Real Woods, the Hawkeyes rebounded from back-to-back losses and defeated...

Iowa’s Tony Perkins puts on show for sold-out home crowd

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 17, 2024

Tony Perkins has been in Iowa’s starting lineup every game this season, averaging a team-high 30.3 minutes per contest this season. Yet on Saturday afternoon in an 88-86 victory over No. 20 Wisconsin,...

Ioaw guard Tony Perkins goes up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Perkins had 11 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Wolves, 88-74.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Wisconsin in overtime thriller as Tony Perkins delivers late

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 17, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team earned a thrilling 88-86 overtime victory over No. 20 Wisconsin. Despite trailing by 11 points early in the first half, the Hawkeyes clawed their way back into the...

Iowa all-around gymnast Ilka Juk competes in beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds 195.800 to 195.425. Volpe scored 9.750 on her beam routine.  (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s gymnastics falls to No. 13 Ohio State, posts season-best on floor

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 17, 2024

The Iowa women's gymnastics team fell to No. 13 Ohio State, 197.125-196.075, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday night.  The GymHawks celebrated their five seniors as they competed in their last meet...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoots the ball during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes react to sold-out crowd against Wisconsin and Caitlin Clark’s history

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 17, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball’s back-and-forth season returns to Iowa City on Saturday against No. 20 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Over their past six contests, the Hawkeyes are 3-3 but have yet...