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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Grassley acknowledged the work that Hinson has done.

Sen. Chuck Grassley will seek an eighth term

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 24, 2021

Sen. Chuck Grassley, 88, is running for an eighth term in the U.S. Senate. Grassley, a Republican, made his announcement Friday in a Tweet posted at 4 a.m., which is when he wakes up to run six...

Fans wave to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital 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.

Where to watch this weekend’s Iowa-Colorado State football game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 23, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team is hoping to improve to 4-0 on the season with a win against Colorado State on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are the heavy favorites for the second week...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson celebrates a touchdown 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.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 4

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 23, 2021

The Daily Iowan’s Pregame Editor Robert Read ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every conference Week 4 matchup in this week’s edition of Around the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes remain...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa cornerback Riley Moss

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 23, 2021

Daily Iowan: Do you have a guilty pleasure TV show? Like something you’re afraid to tell your friends that you watch a lot? Riley Moss: Not really, to be honest with you. I’d say my favorite...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Week 4 scouting notebook: No. 5 Iowa vs. Colorado State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 23, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team will take on Mountain West opponent Colorado State this Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes will be looking for their 10th consecutive win dating back to the 2020...

Kid Captain Bentley Steven hopes to bring awareness to Chiari malformation

Kid Captain Bentley Steven hopes to bring awareness to Chiari malformation

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor September 23, 2021

This week’s Kid Captain Bentley Steven is excited to be back in Iowa City for game day at Kinnick Stadium with his family. He attended his first game in 2019 — the same year his mom started nominating...

Caleb Shudak runs on to the field goal 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.

Keeping the faith: How Caleb Shudak stayed the course to become Iowa’s No. 1 kicker

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

Caleb Shudak is used to waiting his turn. So, it was almost fitting when Indiana head coach Tom Allen decided to call all three of his timeouts right before Shudak was set to attempt his first field...

Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jacobs, Iowa football prepared for matchup with McBride, Colorado State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 23, 2021

The best tight end to grace Duke Slater Field this Saturday might not be on Iowa football’s roster. That title likely belongs to Colorado State’s Trey McBride. Some NFL Draft experts thought...

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 4 games

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 4 games

DI Staff September 23, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Colorado State vs. No. 5 Iowa game — as well as four other contests...

Photo Illustration by Dimia Burrell.

UI to use UICapture online learning platform full time

Simone Garza, News Reporter September 23, 2021

With an increasing number of online classes at the University of Iowa, the university is ending its license with Kaltura, the media hub used since 2017, and will implement UICapture, provided by online...

Kayla Way’s arm bleeds while Michelle Balhan tattoos her blackout sleeve at Velvet Lotus Tattoo on Thursday, Sept. 23. Way works part time at Velvet Lotus, and she gets tattoos from artists at the shop often. “I love having her art on my body," way said. "Between Kelsey and Michelle here I’ve got some really beautiful tattoos.”

Featured Photos: Trick out your sleeve

Jenna Galligan, Photojournalist September 23, 2021

Iowa forward Ciara Smith runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Field Hockey game against Ohio University on Sep. 10, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Ohio 8-0. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

No. 2 Iowa field hockey looking to stay undefeated

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

No. 2 Iowa field hockey and No. 6 Penn State will square off twice this weekend at Grant Field in Iowa City. Both teams have yet to lose a game in 2021-22. “[The Nittany Lions] are super fit...