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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

Thousands of scientists and their supporters, including Bill Nye the Science Guy, join the March for Science on April 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Nye is suing Walt Disney Co., claiming the company improperly kept millions of dollars in profits related to his popular TV series.

Bill Nye to visit the University of Iowa

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor August 26, 2021

Bill Nye the Science Guy will give a lecture at the University of Iowa in September, making good on a planned visit in 2020 that was canceled because of COVID-19. The renowned TV science educator...

Contributed portrait of Andre Perry

Englert’s Andre Perry to assume leadership role for UI’s DEI team

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor August 26, 2021

The University of Iowa announced this morning a new addition to its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: the Englert Theatre's Andre Perry. Perry, a graduate of the UI's Nonfiction Writing...

The old marching band practice field is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021.

Manville Heights residents concerned about old UI marching band field development

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 25, 2021

Residents of Manville Heights, a neighborhood one mile north of the University of Iowa’s main campus, may see a change to the old Hawkeye Marching Band practice field in the next year. On Wednesday,...

Two students are seen talking after class in the English Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. While masks are not required, some students still opt to wear masks on campus.

UI students, professors respond to mask usage after first day back

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 25, 2021

Though masks are not required on the University of Iowa campus, some students are still choosing to mask up. When the first day of classes arrived on Aug. 23, the approach toward masking in university...

Wisconsin

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 25, 2021

The Big Ten is finally back to a sense of normalcy with a full 12-game slate. And right now, the Big Ten West is Wisconsin’s to lose. Sure, the Badgers had an up-and-down year in 2020-21. A...

Iowa

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 25, 2021

“Almost” has been a theme for Iowa in the Big Ten West race recently. Since going undefeated in the 2015 regular season and appearing in the conference championship game, the Hawkeyes have finished...

Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy walks the ball to the corner before a penalty corner during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-0.

Team-first attitude helping Iowa field hockey build off spring success

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 25, 2021

Coming off a trip to the NCAA Tournament Final Four last spring, Iowa field hockey is flush with talent, boasting three All-Americans and 2021 Big Ten Player and Defensive Player of the Year Anthe...

Penn State midfielder, Sam Coffey, kicks the ball during a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer transfer Courtney Powell to face former team in Cy-Hawk game

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 25, 2021

When Hawkeye soccer last met Iowa State in the 2019-20 season, Courtney Powell was in a Cardinal and Gold uniform as the Cyclones took a 2-1 loss in Iowa City. Now, Powell is a Hawkeye. After she...

New shade structures at the pedestrian mall on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.The new shade structures are a collaboration between the Iowa City Downtown District, artist and architect Michael LeClare, Dan Kuenzi of City Construction Lacy Sexton of Sexton Design.

Opinion | Prioritize people over cars

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist August 25, 2021

In order to make Iowa city more livable, it’s time to do away with parking minimums, or the number of parking spaces building needs. The Iowa City Board of Adjustment has prioritized cars over...

Customers enjoying themselves inside Tiki Tacos on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Tiki hut style centers, plants and painting can be found throughout the restaurant.

Opinion | People need to patronize new restaurants to help them stay in business past the pandemic

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist August 25, 2021

Before COVID-19, 60 percent of new restaurants failed within the first year of opening. The pandemic makes it even harder for new restaurants to thrive and survive. New Iowa City restaurants like...

Iowa City man arrested in connection to July shooting

Iowa City man arrested in connection to July shooting

Meg Doster, News Reporter August 25, 2021

An Iowa City man was arrested in connection to shots fired in July. Marquel Dashaun Poole, 21, faces charges of two counts of control of a firearm by felon.   The incident took place on July...