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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Tate Hildyard

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A Burge Marketplace worker serves a line of students on Monday, Aug. 26, 2020.

[Photo] Opinion | Students with dietary restrictions deserve better

October 20, 2024
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Opinion | Hidden fees lead to rising healthcare costs

Dell Harbaugh, Opinions Columnsit
September 7, 2022
John Muriello performs in the University of Iowa Theater Department's production of "Sunday in the Park With George" on Monday, March 4th, 2019.

[Photo] Former UI professor taught students despite accusations of child pornography, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor
September 6, 2022
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] COVID-19 vaccine study of UI Health Care workers confirms effectiveness

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter
October 10, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Opinion | Iowa needs to add more beds to its hospitals

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist
September 20, 2021
University of Iowa sophomore Kurt Bennett plays frisbee with a friend on the on the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Now that the weather has finally warmed up, Kurt and his friend decided to take a break from studying for finals and enjoy some time outside.

Feature photo: Frisbee fun

Tate Hildyard, Senior Photojournalist
April 29, 2021
The University of Iowa Club Volleyball team practices on the Pentacrest in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, April 21, 2021. Now that the weather has finally warmed up and that the team has been fully vaccinated, the team decided to head out and hold an informal practice.

Feature photo: Practice on the Pentacrest

Tate Hildyard, Senior Photojournalist
April 22, 2021
A group of protesters gather outside of the Johnson County Courthouse to advocate for Iowa City resident, Naa Adjeiwa Tackie on Monday, April 19, 2021.

[Photo] Iowa City community rallies in support around small business owner’s alleged wrongful eviction

Claire Benson, News Reporter
April 20, 2021
Citizens march through downtown Iowa City as part of the the Back the Blue protest on Friday, September 25th, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force and as a counter protest the Black Lives Matter activity that took place over the past few months.

[Photo] Guest Opinion | ‘Back the Blue’ bill will harm rather than help Iowa

April 14, 2021
Dublin Underground Bartender Rory Brown serves a patron on Thursday, April 7, 2021. Despite being much slower than usual for a Thursday afternoon, Rory insists that the bar will gain sufficient foot traffic by the time Jeopardy is on.

Feature photo: Fish food

Tate Hildyard, Senior Photojournalist
April 8, 2021
University of Iowa first year, medical student, Tanner Kempton gets his COVID-19 vaccination at the Westlawn Student Health Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. With the eligibility requirements for vaccinations lifted, University of Iowa students are now able to book appointments to get their vaccinations.

[Photo] ‘It’s a good feeling’: University of Iowa wraps up first week vaccinating students with Johnson & Johnson

Brady Osborne, News Reporter
April 8, 2021
Local Republicans cheer on as Joni Ernst delivers her victory speech at the Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2020. Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Too soon to tell if Iowa will remain a purple state, politicos say, despite ruby red 2020 election results

Lauren White, Politics Reporter
April 6, 2021
Performer, Bryce Graves aka “The Govna” performs as part of Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Hellzapoppin is a touring act harkening back to the days of circus freak shows updating the concept for a modern audience.

Photos: Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist
April 4, 2021
A cast sheet for the University of Iowa Theatre Department’s Just For Fun Comedy show is seen on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021.

[Photo] Six student comedians featured in upcoming Theatre Department comedy show

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter
March 31, 2021
A group of people rally in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, March 28, 2021 to raise awareness of racism against Asian Americans in wake of the recent shooting in Atlanta. The protest was informally organized over social media in less than a week by the Iowa City area Asian American Pacific Islander community.

Photos: Stop Asian Hate Rally in downtown Iowa City

Tate Hildyard, Photojournalist
March 29, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] New data shows racial disparities in Iowa’s health care system

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 22, 2021
Actors Steven Willis, Branden Shaw and Kate Anderson perform in Before the Park on Thursday, March 10, 2021. Before the Park is set in the predominantly black community of Seneca Village as its citizens are being forced to flee so New York City can build Central Park over their land.

[Photo] The people behind the production: Tech for UI’s mainstage share how theater has changed during the pandemic

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter
March 16, 2021
Actors Branden Shaw and Aaron Kruger perform in the University of Iowa Theatre Department production, Before the Park on Thursday, March 10th, 2020. Before the Park is set in the predominantly black community of Seneca Village as its citizens are being forced to flee so New York City can build Central Park over their land. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Actors Steven Willis and Kate Anderson perform in the University of Iowa Theatre Department production, Before the Park on Thursday, March 10th, 2020. Before the Park is set in the predominantly black community of Seneca Village as its citizens are being forced to flee so New York City can build Central Park over their land. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Costume Shop Supervisor Megan Petkewec gives a tour through the University of Iowa Costume Shop in the Old Museum of Art on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021. Due to pandemic regulations, before the Park will be streamed digitally as opposed to playing for live audiences. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

A sketch of costumes for the Theatre Department’s production of Before the Park is seen in the University of Iowa Costume Shop in the Old Museum of Art on Thursday, February 25th, 2021. Due to pandemic regulations, before the Park will be streamed digitally as opposed to playing for live audiences.

University of Iowa Costume Shop employee Barbara Croy gives an explanation about crafting costume for the Theatre Department’s production of Before the Park in the Old Museum of Art on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. Due to pandemic regulations, before the Park will be streamed digitally as opposed to playing for live audiences. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

A working desk is seen in the University of Iowa Costume Shop in the Old Museum of Art on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. Due to pandemic regulations, before the Park will be streamed digitally as opposed to playing for live audiences. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Actors Britny Horton, Octavius Lanier and Steven Willis perform in the University of Iowa Theatre Department production, Before the Park on Thursday, March 10th, 2020. Before the Park is set in the predominantly black community of Seneca Village as its citizens are being forced to flee so New York City can build Central Park over their land. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Actors Branden Shaw and Octavius Lanier perform in the University of Iowa Theatre Department production, Before the Park on Thursday, March 10th, 2020. Before the Park is set in the predominantly black community of Seneca Village as its citizens are being forced to flee so New York City can build Central Park over their land. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

A row of hats is seen in the University of Iowa Costume Shop in the Old Museum of Art on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. Because of pandemic regulations, "The People Before the Park" will be streamed digitally as opposed to playing for live audiences.

[Photo] Stitch by stitch: costuming ‘The People Before the Park’

Josie Fischels and Parker Jones
March 14, 2021
Actor Steven Willis performs in the University of Iowa Theatre Department production, "The People Before the Park" on Thursday, March 10th, 2020. "The People Before the Park" is set in the predominantly Black community of Seneca Village as its citizens are being forced to flee so New York City can build Central Park over their land.

[Photo] The final touches

March 14, 2021
A row of hats is seen in the University of Iowa Costume Shop in the Old Museum of Art on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. Because of pandemic regulations, "The People Before the Park" will be streamed digitally as opposed to playing for live audiences.

[Photo] A unique workspace

March 14, 2021
University of Iowa Costume Shop employee Barbara Croy demonstrates work on a dress designed for the Theatre Department’s production of "The People Before the Park" in the Old Museum of Art on Thursday, January 7th, 2021. Due to pandemic regulations, the People Before the Park will be streamed digitally as opposed to playing for live audiences.

[Photo] Threading the needle

March 14, 2021
Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty.

[Photo] Opinion | Don’t stop fighting For The Kids

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist
March 11, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Opinion | UI dining halls should be take-out only

Peter Anders, Opinions Contributor
March 10, 2021
Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor | A thank you note to Dance Marathon

March 4, 2021
A Burge Market Place worker serves a line of students on Monday, August 26th, 2020. Due to health and safety regulations as a means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, the dining hall process has been streamlined with an advanced registration process and a takeout meal process.

[Photo] UI Housing and Dining to maintain menu size as in-person dining begins this week

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
March 3, 2021
A pair of local republicans stand against a tv monitor playing the Fox News Election Coverage at the Joni Ernst Republican watch party at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Opinion | SF-292 and the new anti-democratic bent of the Republican Party

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
March 3, 2021
The official podium of the of the Joni Ernst Republican watch party is seen at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Opinion | Iowa Republicans are hypocritical when it comes to free speech at the UI

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor
March 3, 2021
Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter speaks at a protest outside The College Dentistry on Friday, January 29th, 2020. University students from the dental college marched to the College of Dentistry to protest unaddressed issues regarding the treatment of minority students.

[Photo] Truth and Reconciliation Commission to consider removal of Chair Royceann Porter

Claire Benson, News Reporter
March 2, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] University of Iowa neuroscience researchers explore treatments for brain disorders

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
February 28, 2021
Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty.

[Photo] Dancing at a distance: University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.4 million

Grace Hamilton and Drew Sullivan
February 28, 2021
Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

[Photo] With online fundraisers, University of Iowa Dance Marathon raises $1.4 million 'For the Kids'

February 27, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] UIHC caregivers union asks Reynolds to call on regents to increase wages

Rachel Schilke, News Editor
February 25, 2021
A Burge Marketplace worker serves a line of students on Monday, August 26th, 2020. Due to health and safety regulations as a means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, the dining hall process has been streamlined with an advanced registration process and a takeout meal process.

[Photo] Life at Iowa: Back to the dining halls we go

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter
February 23, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] UIHC hopes to improve traumatic brain injury outcomes with hyperbaric oxygen treatment

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter
February 17, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Retired UI professor and glaucoma specialist honored for volunteer work abroad

Samantha Murray, News Reporter
February 17, 2021
University of Iowa senior Jade Miller speaks at a demonstration held in front of University President Bruce Harreld's home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

[Photo] COGS frustrated after not being able to elect presidential search representative

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
February 16, 2021
Iowa City locals and University of Iowa students pile into Elray’s in downtown Iowa City on Friday, October 9th, 2020. As of this weekend, the government mandated closing of bars has been lifted prompting an upswing of business as locals and students return.

[Photo] Widespread COVID-19 vaccine use heralds a return of pre-pandemic nightlife in Iowa City

June 21, 2021
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA speaks at the republican watch party at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Opinion | Iowa Republicans must unite in supporting Inhofe’s new anti-abortion bill

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist
February 15, 2021
The University of Iowa Theater Building as seen on Monday, May 6, 2019.

[Photo] Generation Candyland: UI Theatre Department’s next play tackles some not-so-sweet subject matter

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter
February 11, 2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

[Photo] Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners see decrease in patients during the pandemic

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter
February 7, 2021
A tree is seen across from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City immediately after an intense snow storm on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.

[Photo] Photos: Early February Snow in Iowa City

The Daily Iowan Visuals Staff
February 4, 2021
Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst R-IA at the republican watch party at the Des Moins Marriott Downtown on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 . Republicans from across the state have gathered to watch the results of the 2020 General Election.

[Photo] Opinion | Where Iowa Republicans need to go

Dylan Hood, Opinions Columnist
February 3, 2021
Skarlett Roxx performs at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Skarlett Roxx is a band modeled on and influenced by eighties hair metal.

[Photo] Skarlett Roxx gives high-energy, hard rock performance at Wildwood Saloon

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter
January 31, 2021
Skarlett Roxx performs at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Skarlett Roxx is a band modeled on and influenced by eighties hair metal.

[Photo] Photos: Skarlett Roxx at Wildwood Saloon

Tate Hilyard, Photojournalist
January 31, 2021
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