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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 College of Public Health Building can be seen on Sunday, September 15. The College of Public Health is working with the College of Pharmacy to examine the role of high risk medication in falls in the elderly.

UI College of Public Health joins forces, leads new COVID-19 vaccine campaign

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter August 31, 2021

A University of Iowa-led program launched a mini campaign aiming to increase COVID-19 vaccination in mid-sized Iowa communities. The UI Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, the Iowa Public...

A new green compost bin is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. The new bin can be found in Pat’s Diner which is located in the Tippie College of Business building.

Tippie College of Business expands composting project

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter August 31, 2021

Pat’s Diner in the University of Iowa Pappajohn Business Building added a composting program to the cafe this year, as the Tippie College of Business continues to push for more sustainability efforts...

University of Iowa junior Katey Namanny talks to a student about caring for her new plant outside the Main Library on Aug. 31, 2021.

Featured photos: An unbeLEAFable gift!

Alyssa Skala, Photojournalist August 31, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. Ferentz said the vaccine is optional for the Hawkeyes and they won’t force players to do something they are uncomfortable with.

Iowa football notebook: Team’s vaccination rate increasing

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 31, 2021

The Iowa football team’s vaccination rate is in the “upper 90s” four days before its season-opening game against Indiana, coach Kirk Ferentz said on Tuesday. At Big Ten Media Days in late...

The Hawkeye-Pentacrest Cambus picks up a student at the Pentacrest on August 30, 2021

Staffing shortage leads to reduction in Cambus service frequency

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 30, 2021

A staffing shortage is causing a reduction of frequency in Cambus service, causing headaches for some students living further from campus. On Aug. 25, Cambus released a statement explaining that...

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.

Iowa City City Council candidates: Where they stand

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 30, 2021

Four candidates are seeking seats on Iowa City City Council this fall. The Nov. 2 election received three filed bids for two at-large seats and one bid for the District B seat. Megan Alter, Jason...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. high fives a teammate during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. to face cousin in season-opener against Indiana

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2021

For Hawkeye football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., Iowa’s Sept. 4 matchup against Indiana is not only the 2021 season-opener — it’s a family affair. Tyrone will go up against his cousin,...

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2021

Hawkeye junior wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. is no stranger to the spotlight. As a redshirt freshman in 2019, Tracy was in the two-deeps for Hawkeye football. When former Hawkeye Brandon Smith went...

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Jake Olson, Sports Reporter August 30, 2021

The Iowa football program needs a new receiving leader after former Hawkeyes Brandon Smith and Ihmir Smith-Marsette left Iowa to pursue NFL careers. The Hawkeyes need a consistent threat — someone...

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

Iowa under investigation for statewide ban on mask mandates

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 30, 2021

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened an investigation into the state of Iowa to decide whether a statewide prohibition mask mandates discriminates against students...

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

Opinion | Open our arms wider to Afghan refugees

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist August 30, 2021

Iowa has a desperate need for more people, and the U.S. needs a place to put Afghan refugees. So why aren't we all accepting them with open arms? Earlier this month, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced...