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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

Outside hitter Addie VanderWeide, middle blocker Hannah Clayton and setter Bailey Ortega gets ready for a high ball near the net at the Xtreme Arena on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Syracuse goes on to defeat Iowa 3-1.

VanderWeide, Onabanjo stepping up for Iowa volleyball

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 21, 2021

Not much has gone right for Iowa volleyball this season. The Hawkeyes lost six straight games to kick off the 2021 season, and their win-loss record is 2-8. Iowa currently sits in last place in...

College of Psychiatry professor Ellen Van der Plas poses for a portrait at Willow Creek Park in Iowa City on Fiday, Sept. 17, 2021.

UI continues research analyzing brains of young cancer patients

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 21, 2021

University of Iowa researchers are continuing to provide creative methods to improve the quality of life for young cancer survivors — a practice started by the UI College of Psychiatry one year ago. Ellen...

DITV: Sister Cindy’s UI Visit Draws Crowd

Elisabeth Neruda, DITV News Director September 21, 2021

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin breaks free during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Iowa football notebook: Ivory Kelly-Martin remains confident despite recent fumbles

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 21, 2021

Ivory Kelly-Martin knows he can contribute for the Iowa football team, but has to make sure his role isn’t fumbled away. The senior running back is averaging 4.1 yards per carry for the Hawkeyes...

Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 2

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

Forty-one former Iowa football players currently reside on active National Football League rosters or practice squads. In Week 2 of the NFL season, four former Hawkeyes made headlines. Jewell out...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with Big Ten Network football analyst Gerry DiNardo during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten notebook: Penn State jumps in AP Poll, Purdue’s Bell in concussion protocol

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 21, 2021

Penn State football jumped in the AP Poll Top 25 following a home-field victory against then-No. 22 Auburn.  The Nittany Lions posted a one-possession victory, 28-20, over the Tigers during a whiteout...

The Iowa marching band performs during halftime of 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.

Hawkeye Marching Band takes time off from traveling

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter September 20, 2021

The first Cy-Hawk game in two years was missing a key element in the stands, as the Hawkeye Marching Band did not travel to Jack Trice Stadium with the football team. Marching band student leaders...

Gov. Kim Reynolds listens to Senate President Jake Chapman speak during the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Homes for Iowa receives 10 million from COVID-19 relief package

Meg Doster, News Reporter September 20, 2021

Millions of dollars in American Rescue Plan funding will be going to a program that provides job training to incarcerated people by building homes in Iowa. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Sept. 8 that...

The outside of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

VA expands rental support, increases housing options for homeless veterans

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 20, 2021

Veterans in Iowa City and surrounding areas continue to suffer from homelessness as they navigate returning to the U.S. after serving overseas. As of Aug. 27, there are 80 veterans who are homeless...

Iowa Forward Keegan Murray (15) holds the ball under the basket during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Nebraska on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye arena. The Hawks beat the Cornhuskers, 102-64.

Iowa men’s basketball finding new identity ahead of 2021-22 season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 20, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball has been steady the past few seasons, with former Hawkeyes Luka Garza, Joe Wieskamp, and CJ Fredrick anchoring the Hawkeyes through a rise to national prominence last season. But...

Junior Ronan Kleu lines up for a shot during an Iowa Men’s Golf Practice at Hoak Family Golf Complex in Iowa City on Thursday Sept. 16, 2021.

Hawkeye men’s golf transfer Ronan Kleu making early impact

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 20, 2021

Hawkeye men’s golf transfer Ronan Kleu arrived in Iowa City for the first time on Aug. 30. He was teeing it up with his new team five days later. Kleu, who transferred from Division II Columbus...

Ask the Author: Johnnie Each

Ask the Author: Johnnie Each

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter September 20, 2021

Even before she won an essay contest that awarded her a year of free tuition at the University of Iowa, Johnnie Each knew she wanted to pursue a lifetime of storytelling. A junior at Prairie High...