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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

Ball State celebrates a point scored during the volleyball match between Iowa and Ball State on Friday, Sept 10, 2021. The Cardinals defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Ball State

Larry Phan, Photojournalist September 13, 2021

Syracuse celebrates after earning a point at the Xtreme Arena on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Syracuse goes on to defeat Iowa 3-1 (Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Syracuse

Larry Phan, Photojournalist September 13, 2021

Film: The Shadow of the Towers: 20 Years Later

Grace Smith, Assistant Photo Editor September 13, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) listens to people after Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Linn County Fairgrounds.

Judge temporary order allows Iowa schools to require masks

Lauren White, Politics Reporter September 13, 2021

Schools in Iowa are now able to require that students wear masks after the District Court for the Southern District of Iowa granted a temporary restraining order regarding the Iowa’s current mask...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City school district likely to require face masks in schools after federal judge’s order pausing ban

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 13, 2021

The Iowa City Community School District is likely to implement a mask requirement in its Tuesday meeting after a federal judge paused enforcement of Iowa’s mask mandate ban on Monday, according to...

From left: Bruce Teague, Megan Alter, Jason Glass, and Shawn Harmsen. Teague, Alter, and Glass are running for two at-large seats on the Iowa City City Council, and Harmsen is running unopposed for the District B seat.

League of Women Voters to hold public forum for City Council candidates

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 13, 2021

The League of Women Voters of Johnson County will host a forum for Iowa City City Council candidates Tuesday evening. Four candidates are seeking seats on the council, which will be decided during...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 13, 2021

Iowa sophomore punter Tory Taylor has been named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday morning. Taylor was crucial to Iowa's 27-17 win over Iowa State in Ames...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI jumps in national university rankings

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 12, 2021

The UI’s overall rank among public universities in the U.S. News and World Report rankings jumped one spot from last year, according to the 2022 list published Sunday night. While the UI also...

Iowa City resident Kitty Lake and her children listen at the candle light vigil on Sept. 11, 2001 on the Pentacrest.

A campus in mourning, but not at standstill

September 12, 2021

The sky was clear in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. At 8:46 a.m. Eastern time, the World Trade Center Towers, commonly known as the twin towers, collapsed. In Iowa City, the air was cool and the sky...

Students gathered in the IMU watch news footage of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

Making a plan

September 12, 2021

Most people who remember 9/11 remember exactly where they were when they heard the news. When journalists heard the news, wherever they were, many found themselves in the newsroom immediately afterward...

The New York City skyline and the 9/11 ‘Tribute in Light’ are seen at the Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

After 20 years, the UI and Daily Iowan remember 9/11

Josie Fischels and Rachel Schilke September 12, 2021

“A day of infamy.” That was the headline of The Daily Iowan’s paper on Sept. 12, 2001, one day after al-Qaida members carried out suicide attacks aboard three hijacked planes that flew into...