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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

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (left) chases after Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson (right) during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa football team releases depth chart for Week 1 against Indiana

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 27, 2021

Eight days before opening the 2021 season inside Kinnick Stadium against Indiana, the Iowa football team released its Week 1 depth chart on Friday. The No. 18 Hawkeyes host the No. 17 Hoosiers at...

First-year students are seen taking a class of 2025 photo on Kinnick Stadium at Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.

Class of 2024 students get their Kinnick experience

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter August 27, 2021
An email sent out to the Class of 2024 confirmed that the UI will hold an event at Kinnick Stadium for second year students to take the Block I photo.
Iowa soccer forward Courtney Powell lines up a shot during a game against Iowa State at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on August 26th, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 2-1.

Iowa soccer downs Iowa State, 2-1

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 26, 2021

Thursday night was emotional for Hawkeye forward Courtney Powell. The graduate transfer scored her first goal in the Black and Gold in the 22nd minute of Iowa soccer’s 2-1 victory over Iowa State. Before...

Students stand outside of Mayflower Hall on Thursday night after gas smell is reported.

Mayflower evacuated after reported gas smell, now resolved

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 26, 2021

Students in Mayflower Residence Hall, an east side University of Iowa dorm with more than 1,000 residents, had to evacuate after a reported smell of gas in the area, according to a Hawk Alert sent...

Contributed photo of Sam Jarvis.

Johnson County continues contact tracing amid increased transmission of delta variant

Anthony Neri, News Reporter August 26, 2021

The Johnson County Public Health Department has maintained a significant number of its contact tracers to reduce transmission of the highly transmissible delta variant. Despite the high vaccination...

New location of Iowa Cannabis Company’s new dispensary onTuesday Aug. 24, 2021. The dispenser will be located at 322 Hwy. 1.

Medical marijuana dispensary rolling in to Iowa City

Meg Doster, News Reporter August 26, 2021

The Iowa Cannabis Company is opening a new medical marijuana dispensary in Iowa City, the sixth medical cannabidiol dispensary in the state. “The city offered a letter of support for their state...

Author Lori Erickson signs a copy of her new book “The Soul of The Family Tree” while talking with friends at the Harvest Preserve in Iowa City, on Wed. Aug 25, 2021. “The Soul of The Family Tree,” which was released Aug. 24, 2021, is about Lori Erickson and her quest to learn about the Vikings and explore her Scandinavian genealogical heritage. (Cole Krutzfield/ The Daily Iowan)

UI alum hosts book launch through Prairie Lights at Harvest Preserve

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter August 26, 2021

After taking part in the popular trend of at-home DNA testing, author and UI alum Lori Erickson was inspired to combine her own ancestral connections with the historical spirits of Norwegian culture...

University of Iowa sophomore Mikala Staerzl looks for small posters to hang in her apartment during the poster sale at Hubbard Park on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.

Featured photos: Poster palooza

Alyssa Skala, Photojournalist August 26, 2021

Iowa midfielder Harper Dunne runs up the field with the ball during the fourth quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament quarterfinals against No. 4 Maryland on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 1 Michigan tomorrow afternoon.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey ready for Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 26, 2021

Last year, the Iowa field hockey team played just one game against a nonconference opponent. The Big Ten Conference pushed all its fall sports seasons to the spring because of COVID-19 and mandated...

Joachim Seelos joins Iowa City Police Department as mental health liaison

Joachim Seelos joins Iowa City Police Department as mental health liaison

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 26, 2021

Joachim Seelos is the new mental liaison to the Iowa City Police Department, a role that he says will help reduce unnecessary arrests and assist community members experiencing crisis.  After Black...

The student group 50/50 meets in the IMU on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. 50/50 is an organization intended to promote female representation in politics.

Opinion | Take advantage of what the University of Iowa provides

Signe Nettum, Opinions Contributor August 26, 2021

I never found my niche in high school. I joined the competitive speaking club, but I hated both speaking and competing. I did it just to see my friends and maybe improve my presentation skills. My...

Iowa Setter Bailey Ortega jumps up after a win during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 3-0.

Hawkeye volleyball to open season Saturday at Coastal Carolina Invitational

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter August 26, 2021

The Hawkeye volleyball team will open the 2021 season Saturday with a doubleheader against Duke and Coastal Carolina at the Coastal Carolina Invitational. Saturday’s matches will pin the Hawkeyes...