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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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Opinion | It’s not too late to step up. Attend the Iowa City Climate Fest

Opinion | It’s not too late to step up. Attend the Iowa City Climate Fest

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor September 15, 2021

If you’re like many Americans, you might have seen the International Panel on Climate Change’s 2021 report that came out this summer and felt a sense of hopelessness. With rising temperatures and...

At Large candidates Megan Alter, Jason Glass, Bruce Teague, and District B candidate Shawn Harmsen respond to questions prepared by the Johnson County League of Women Voters at City Hall Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

City Council candidates aligned on American Rescue Plan funds for excluded workers in forum

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 14, 2021

All four candidates running for the Iowa City City Council agreed that money from the American Rescue Plan should be allocated to excluded workers. The candidates spoke about their campaigns at a forum...

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UI community members embrace Hispanic and Latino/a/x culture

Meg Doster and Hannah Pinski September 14, 2021

Hispanic and Latino/a/x students make up the largest portion of the minority student population on the University of Iowa campus. As National Hispanic Heritage Month begins, UI community members are...

University of Iowa faculty convene virtually for a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

UI President Barbara Wilson discusses proposed budget requests at Faculty Senate meeting

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 14, 2021

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate held its first meeting of the semester Tuesday, where UI President Barbara Wilson spoke about the budget requests she plans to bring to the state Board of Regents...

Undergraduate Student Government President Regan Smock speaks to the state Board of Regents on June 24.

USG program incentivizes vaccination with raffle prizes

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 14, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government is attempting to incentivize vaccination against COVID-19 through six weeks of raffles for all vaccinated students. The program is open...

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 schools will require masks for K-12 students

Meg Doster, News Reporter September 14, 2021

Iowa City schools will require masks for K-12 students. The Iowa City Community School District board voted unanimously to mandate mask use for students, staff, and visitors at its meeting Tuesday night. Previously,...

University of Iowa business professor Suyong Song poses for a portrait outside the Pappajohn Business Building on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021.

UI professor uses machine learning to indicate a body shape-income relationship

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 14, 2021

New research conducted by a professor in the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business shows evidence of a beauty premium, where someone who is more physically attractive based on modern beauty...

Young trees soak in the sun Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 at the University of Iowa.

Roots for Trees Iowa City Parks and Recreation program reopens Wednesday

Meg Doster, News Reporter September 14, 2021

Iowa City may be home to many new trees with the help of a city program beginning Wednesday. The Iowa City Department of Parks and Recreation’s program, Roots for Trees, begins Sept. 15. The program...

COVID-19 permanently changing aspects of Iowa City jobs

COVID-19 permanently changing aspects of Iowa City jobs

Meg Doster, News Reporter September 14, 2021

Iowa City white-collar jobs have changed from the standard in-person office work environment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working from home has been the norm for desk professions for the past...

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Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 14, 2021

Before the 2021 college football season began, it looked like Iowa’s defense would be tested in Weeks 1 and 2, facing Indiana and Iowa State quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Brock Purdy, respectively. The...

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Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 14, 2021

For the last four years, Ohio State football has run the Big Ten Conference. The No. 9 Buckeyes have won four-straight league titles, and they’re still in pursuit of their fifth this season. Given...

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DI alum Seung Min Kim named UI distinguished recent graduate

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 14, 2021

Seung Min Kim, who graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in journalism and political science in 2007, has received the Distinguished Recent Graduate Award from the UI Alumni Award Committee. Kim,...