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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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Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Opinion | Rob Sand is the candidate Iowa needs in 2022

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist September 28, 2021

Across Iowa, all eyes are on the election for governorship in 2022. Though Gov. Kim Reynolds currently holds high approval ratings in Iowa, her performance during the COVID-19 pandemic and other...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles Kent State running back Marquez Cooper 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)

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes preach preventing big plays against Terrapins

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 28, 2021

Iowa’s defense is accustomed to extinguishing the opposing team’s momentum. A forced fumble at the opposing 6-yard line when the Hawkeyes trailed by seven in the third quarter of last weekend’s...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day speaks with reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten football notebook | Day updates status of Pope, Stroud

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 28, 2021

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord was named freshman of the week by the Big Ten Conference Monday. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Philadelphian completed 13 of his 18 pass attempts for 318 yards, two...

The Henry B. Tippie College of Business is seen on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.

UI students excel in virtual study abroad programs

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 27, 2021

One University of Iowa student has found interest in traveling and studying abroad because of a virtual course she took over the summer, as the study abroad options slowly return in person. Shelby...

MacLean Hall is seen at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

MacLean Hall sees first major renovation in over a century

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 27, 2021

MacLean Hall will receive a major modernization after more than a century to correct fire safety, power wiring, improve accessibility, and provide classroom upgrades to fit campus and industry standards.  The...

Contributed photo of Ash Davidson.

Ask the Author — Ash Davidson

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter September 27, 2021

Former Iowa Writers’ Workshop student Ash Davidson debuted her first novel *Damnation Spring*, in August. The book is about a couple raising their young son in 1977 California. The family has centered...

Hogs occupy pens at a confinement facility in Ayrshire, Iowa, in this file photo.

Opinion | Hog monopolies hurt farmers and consumers

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist September 27, 2021

For Iowans, hog farming previously conjured up images of pigs playfully rolling around in the mud while farmers and their families work from sunrise to sunset to tend to them. This image could...

Graphic by Kelsey Harrell

Ops Blog | Iowa deserves new representation in Congress

DI Opinions Staff September 27, 2021

Shahab Khan (Opinions Columnist) : So, Sen. Chuck Grassley decided to run for an 8th term. Yassie Buchanan(Opinions Columnist) : Wow, I’m surprised he still wants to run at 88 years old. Hannah...

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars' Barry Church (42) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.

Hawkeyes in the NFL | Week 3

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 27, 2021

Former Iowa players made plays across the league during Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season. Three former Hawkeyes turned in particularly impressive performances: George Kittle, Micah Hyde, and Christian...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell recovers a fumble lost by Colorado State running back A'Jon Vivens during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Iowa defense has forced a turnover in every game through four meetings. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 27, 2021

Iowa junior linebacker Jack Campbell was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after recording a career-high 18 tackles in the No. 5 Hawkeyes' 24-14 win over Colorado State. Campbell...