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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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Indiana head coach Tom Allen interacts with reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten notebook: Badgers’ Mertz questionable, Gophers’ Potts hospitalized

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2021

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is questionable heading into the Badgers’ matchup against Illinois Saturday.  The sophomore QB suffered a chest injury after he was sacked in the third quarter...

The Iowa Senate gavels in and begins a special session on redistricting maps on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Iowa Senate rejects first legislative and congressional maps

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 5, 2021

Republicans in the Iowa Senate voted down the first set of congressional and legislative maps proposed by the Iowa Legislative Services Agency, requiring the nonpartisan agency to return to the drawing...

Coach Andrew Carter speaks with reporters at the end of Iowa rowing competition on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Iowa head rowing coach Andrew Carter resigns

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2021

Iowa Athletics announced Tuesday that head rowing coach Andrew Carter has resigned, effective immediately.  Carter was named head coach of Iowa rowing in July 2013, and spent eight years at the...

Fabian seafood set up a stand in the Iowa City Dairy Queen parking lot to start their tour of the Midwest selling seafood. Jeremy Chamberlain said the family travels once every four weeks cycling from April to November to sell wild caught seafood on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021.

Featured Photos: Shrimp-ly irresistible

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist October 5, 2021

"New York City, USA - August 25, 2013: Close-up view to facebook notifications of friend request and message on a smart phone. Facebook is a social networking service, owned and operated by Facebook, Inc."

Iowa City-born data scientist reveals identity as Facebook whistleblower

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor October 4, 2021

Frances Haugen, originally from Iowa City, revealed her identity Sunday night as the person who filed whistleblower complaints against Facebook. On TV news show "60 Minutes", Haugen spoke about...

The John Pappajohn Business Building on a sunny afternoon on Sept. 1, 2021.

Pappajohn family contributes $10 million to entrepreneurial centers

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 4, 2021

John and Mary Pappajohn will contribute $10 million to five university entrepreneurial centers in their names across the state of Iowa with the goal of make Iowa one of the most entrepreneurial states...

Musician Daniel Gaglione asks for adjustments in his in-ear levels during the recording for the album "Esteban" on June 19, 2021.

Esteban and the Children of the Sun brought lively music, spoken word, and history to The Englert Theatre

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter October 4, 2021

History is often seen through a very specific lens — that of the privileged. Stories are often altered to fit the narrative of those in power, or tales are lost to the unforgiving hand of time. In...

Opinion | Outlaw stealthing in Iowa

Opinion | Outlaw stealthing in Iowa

Sophie Stover, Opinions Contributor October 4, 2021

Iowa lawmakers should outlaw nonconsensual condom removal, an action also known as “stealthing.” Removing a condom without consent from a partner is currently legal across the U.S. Seems like...

Artists Cheryl Jacobsen, Kathy Edwards Hayslett and Sue Hettmansperger (L-R) pose for a portrait in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Their Synergy exhibition will be on display at the ICON Gallery in Fairfield, Iowa Oct. 1 through Nov. 27.

Iowa City women with a synergistic ambition

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter October 4, 2021

The Synergy Exhibition opened at the ICON Gallery in Fairfield, Iowa, waiting a year to be displayed. The exhibition, created by three University of Iowa-employed women, features works that incorporate...

Iowa midfielder Rielee Fetty dribbles the ball during the Iowa Soccer game against Purdue-Fort Wayne on Sep. 2, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue-Fort Wayne 5-0.

Fetty leads Iowa soccer with aggressive mindset

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 4, 2021

For Rielee Fetty, being aggressive is just part of playing soccer. When an opposing player has the ball, she rushes toward them relentlessly and without regard for the distance that separates her...

Iowa forward/midfielder Kenzie Roling runs to gain possession of the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa 2-1.

Photos: Iowa soccer vs. Michigan State

Casey Stone, Photojournalist October 3, 2021

Doug Alberhasky stops to take a drink while checking to see that things are running smoothly at the 25th BrewFest/6th Annual Northside Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Alberhasky, the store manage of John’s Grocery, has been part of the event for several years.

Photos: Northside Oktoberfest

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist October 3, 2021