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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

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa requests a $7 million budget increase from regents

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 16, 2021

The state Board of Regents accepted the fiscal year 2023 state appropriations request Thursday, including the University of Iowa’s ask for a $7 million increase. The regents unanimously voted...

University of Iowa graduate and personal trainer at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Ryan Renken trains his balance on a slackline on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. “I want to try to start a slacklining club. I want all of these trees on the Pentacrest filled with slacklines,” Renken said.

Featured Photos: Cut him some slack!

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist September 16, 2021

The first plan for Iowa's Congressional Districts from the Iowa Legislative Services Agency. (source: Iowa Legislative Services Agency)

Johnson County slated for 1st Congressional District in first redistricting plan

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 16, 2021

The Iowa Legislative Services Agency released the first redistricting plan on Thursday, which would place Johnson County in the 1st Congressional District. Johnson County currently is part of the 2nd...

Andrew Dunn, an undergraduate political science student, stands at the Old Capitol.

UI student running for Iowa House

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 15, 2021

As University of Iowa law professor and state Rep. Christina Bohannan, D-Iowa City, looks to the United States Congress in her challenge against U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, a UI underclassman...

Honors Program selects Shaun Vecera as new director

Honors Program selects Shaun Vecera as new director

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor September 15, 2021

Growing up, Shaun Vecera didn’t know much about academia. When he started college, he quickly realized his love for research and education, catapulting him from a first-generation college student...

Members of the Iowa City Community School District Board listen to members of the crowd during an Iowa City Community School District meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Members of the audience argued for and against a mask mandate within the school district.

Iowa City Community School District parents ‘at ease’ with mask mandate

Simone Garza, News Reporter September 15, 2021

Iowa City Community School District parents who signed a petition asking the school to require masks are happy with the school’s decision to implement a K-12 mask mandate. A federal judge ruled...

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

UI Hospitals and Clinics continue to struggle with inpatient increase, lack of beds

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 15, 2021

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics administrators revealed they continue to struggle with high inpatient numbers, from COVID-19 and other causes, in a presentation to the state Board of Regents...

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland waits for questions from the media during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Copeland, wide receiver room looking to increase production

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2021

Iowa’s wide receiving corps has been left in the dust in the first two games of the 2021 season. In a Zoom meeting with reporters Wednesday, Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland said he didn’t...

Iowa runner Gabby Skopec competes in the Hawkeye Invite meet at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa women’s cross country relies on upperclassmen for leadership

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 15, 2021

For the last four years, Emma Gordon and Gabby Skopec have participated in one common activity: Running. Gordon has raced for Iowa’s cross country and track teams since 2018. Skopec started running...

Iowa head coach Tyler Stith grabs a flag out of the 18th hole during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa golf programs struggle on the road

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 15, 2021

Iowa men’s and women’s golf hit the road for fall tournament play this week. The Hawkeye men traveled to Independence, Minnesota, for their second fall test of the season at the Gopher Invitational...

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Director and producer of ‘Hunger Ward’ use art for justice

Scout Adams, Arts Reporter September 15, 2021

The director and producer of the Oscar-nominated film Hunger Ward, Skye Fitzgerald and University of Iowa graduate Michael Sheuerman, visited Iowa City on Tuesday to conduct lectures and spread the...

Pat Heiden calls the session to order during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors map plans for the fiscal year 2023 budget

Cooper Worth, News Reporter September 15, 2021

The Johnson County Supervisors are planning to allocate time for COVID-19 relief in the 2023 fiscal year budget. The Supervisors scheduled a session to discuss the American Rescue Plan on Nov. 8...