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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

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

UI fall enrollment slips, continuing four-year decline

Christine Valora, News Reporter September 9, 2021

The University of Iowa reported another year of decreasing enrollment rates — making four years of falling enrollment since fall 2017. Total student enrollment decreased by 394 since fall 2020,...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors discuss future for American Rescue Plan funding

Cooper Worth, News Reporter September 8, 2021

The Johnson County Supervisors are still deciding on plans to allocate $29.3 million in federal American Rescue Plan COVID-19 relief funding after Wednesday morning's work session.   The American...

Fans watch 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. It has been 651 days since fans were allowed into Kinnick.

Concerns rise over COVID-19 risk at Kinnick

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 8, 2021

More than 68,000 fans returned to Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 4 for the first Hawkeye football game of the season. The University of Iowa strongly recommends, but does not require, masks or proof of vaccination...

Englert’s weekly ‘Stages’ performance to feature Iowa City singer-songwriter Sean Tyler

Englert’s weekly ‘Stages’ performance to feature Iowa City singer-songwriter Sean Tyler

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter September 8, 2021

For many musicians born and raised in Iowa City, playing at the Englert Theatre, whether live or virtually, is a dream come true. For Iowa City singer-songwriter Sean Tyler, this is accurate. On Wednesday,...

Englert Theatre to host fashion exhibit

Englert Theatre to host fashion exhibit

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter September 8, 2021

Olive Phan, or better known as YAZZIEWONPHON in the art world, comes from a printmaking background. Two years ago, she learned that soft fabrics can be manipulated to change their composition with...

Ebenezer Adeyemi poses for a portrait at the University of Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

UI graduate student conducts six-year study of inequality, corruption in Nigeria

Simone Garza, News Reporter September 8, 2021

Ebenezer Adeyemi, a University of Iowa anthropology student, is researching the practice of post-colonial government in his home community of Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria as it impacts the residents who...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City City Council allocate $200,000 to Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 8, 2021

Iowa City City Council approved devoting $200,000 to aid the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s charges –– which was created after the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 –– during its...

The University of Iowa Marching Band’s old practice field is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021.

Guest Opinion | Former Hawkeye Marching Band field should remain undeveloped

September 8, 2021

The University of Iowa provides many of us with a source of culture and an ongoing mission for education, research, and health care. This benefits the general population of Iowa City and surrounding...

Letter to the Editor | Your community needs you for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Letter to the Editor | Your community needs you for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

September 8, 2021

You have a rare opportunity to offer your eyes, ears, heart, and mind to effect actual change. Do not let it slip away. Too often are we told “your opinion matters” from those in positions of...

The Nite Ride transportation vehicle is seen on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.

Opinion | Sexual Assault prevention is lacking at the UI

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor September 8, 2021

By the time you’re done reading this, someone will be a victim of sexual assault. This is especially prevalent on college campuses. In fact, women in college are three times more likely experience...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

Opinion | It’s time to implement vaccine mandates

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist September 8, 2021

To save lives, the state Board of Regents must disregard obtuse state laws and implement a vaccine mandate at the University of Iowa. The normal semester that many of us anticipated did not arrive....