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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

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program during an event at the State Dining Room of the White House on May 4, 2021, in Washington, DC. President Biden set a new goal to have 70% of adult Americans with at least one shot and at least 160 Americans fully vaccinated by July 4th, 2021.

Opinion | Tariffs and protectionism hurt Iowans

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist August 30, 2021

President Joe Biden’s continuation of the Trump administration's China trade policy is going to have disastrous effects for Iowans. During his four-year term, one of former president Donald Trump’s...

A movie poster for The Suicide Squad.

Movie Review: The Suicide Squad

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter August 30, 2021

Let it be known that The Suicide Squad is definitely not the same movie as Suicide Squad, even if it does share a few crucial plot points and cast members. The newer film, which opened in theaters...

A portrait of Chuy Renteria.

Ask the Author — Chuy Renteria

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter August 30, 2021

Author Chuy Renteria was born in Iowa City, but he grew up in West Liberty, only 20 minutes away. He spent his last few years composing a memoir, We Heard It When We Were Young, which recalls his formative...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Members of UI FIJI fraternity face sexual assault allegations, petition circulates

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 30, 2021

An online Change.org petition, describing an alleged sexual assault by members of the University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, has reached over 40,000 signatures, as of Monday night.  Members...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Guest Opinion | Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting harmed the community

August 30, 2021

We the people have some reflections about the informal meeting of the Johnson County board of supervisors on Aug. 19, where Johnson County sheriff Brad Kunkel requested funds to purchase a Lenco BearCat. From...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague leads a march during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Iowa Democrats rally against voter suppression

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter August 30, 2021

The March on Old Capitol for Voting Rights was one of over 50 nonviolent rallies held across the nation protesting the 389 bills suppressing voting methods that have been introduced by over 48 states...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera sits beside defense attorney Jennifer Frese as she explains the defense's motion to compel on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A hearing on the motion for a new trial will be July 22, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Bahena Rivera sentenced to life in prison

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor August 30, 2021

After three years since University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts’ body was found, friends and family finally received some closure. Cristhian Bahena Rivera will serve life in prison with no...

Iowa Rep. Christina Bohannan encourages event-goers to support equal voting rights on stage during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack endorses Congressional candidate and state Rep. Christina Bohannan

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor August 30, 2021

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, is endorsing Christina Bohannan’s campaign for his old House seat. “Iowans deserve a leader who knows firsthand the struggles that so many in our communities...

University of Iowa food pantry has three new freezers from donations given by the Department of Human Services on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. The food pantry is located in the Iowa Memorial Union in room 278.

Food Pantry at Iowa celebrates five years of service in new location

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter August 29, 2021

With over 8,000 pounds of food distributed to University of Iowa students, staff, and faculty this April, the Food Pantry at Iowa is celebrating its fifth anniversary of establishment at its biggest...