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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

The Daily Iowan

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors hosts a meeting at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. At the meeting, Sam Jarvis discussed the COVID-19 booster shots. “We still want to prioritize those who are unvaccinated.”

Johnson County plans to deliver booster doses pending green light from CDC board

Cooper Worth, News Reporter September 1, 2021

Johnson County public health officials plan to recommend booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residence if a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommends booster shots in an...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid (right) talks with Danielle Burich during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

Iowa women’s tennis set for fall season

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 1, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis did not compete in any fall tournaments in 2020 because of COVID-19 as the Hawkeyes were complying with a Big Ten Conference-mandated postponement of all fall sports seasons to...

Backpack of school child with face mask and sanitizer.

Opinion | Be preventative: Keep unvaccinated kids safe

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist September 1, 2021

When I reminisce on elementary school days, I think of field trips, crowded school buses, loud lunchrooms, and well-worn school equipment. I don’t remember anything ever being overly sanitary, and...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer set for back-to-back home games

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 1, 2021

The Iowa soccer team suffered its first loss of the 2021-22 season earlier this week. Coming into their Aug. 29 matchup against Kansas, the Hawkeyes were 3-0. Since then, the now-3-1 Hawkeyes have...

Jul 26, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Recording artist Kanye West performs during the closing ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Matt Detrich-USA TODAY Sports

Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ is out — for real this time

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor September 1, 2021

After Kanye West missed his promised record release on July 24, and then again on Aug 7, and then again on Aug 13 — and then one more time on August 25 — he finally released his 10th studio album,...

Protesters hold up signs outside of the University of Iowa President’s Residence following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

Students demonstrate for second day at UI President’s Residence

Sabine Martin, News Editor September 1, 2021

University of Iowa students skipped class to gather in front of the university President’s Residence Wednesday afternoon to call for the removal of Phi Gamma Delta – also known as FIJI – following...

Protesters hold up signs outside of the University of Iowa President’s Residence following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.

Photos: University of Iowa FIJI protest day two

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist September 1, 2021

Protesters line the street during a protest following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Protesters call for removal of the University of Iowa FIJI chapter

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor August 31, 2021

More than 2,000 protesters gathered on the sidewalks and in the street on Ellis Avenue outside the University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta chapter house on Tuesday. Members of the fraternity, commonly known...

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

UIHC North Liberty hospital proposal gets greenlight from state board

DI Staff August 31, 2021

A state board approved University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ request to build a new hospital in North Liberty on Tuesday, reversing a decision the board made just six months ago when they denied...

A University of Iowa faculty council meeting is held at the University Capitol Centre in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

UI Faculty Council votes to endorse CLAS COVID-19 statement

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 31, 2021

The University of Iowa Faculty Council had its first public meeting of the academic year, where the council voted to endorse the College of Liberal Arts and Science’s statement, released on Aug....

RISE at Riverfront Crossing on Linn St is seen on October 26 2020.

Iowa City population likely undercounted in census because of COVID-19 disruptions

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor August 31, 2021

Iowa City has experienced strong population growth over the past decade, but the impact of COVID-19 during the 2020 census may have caused the population to be undercounted. Iowa City City Manager...