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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 Englert Theater is seen March 14, 2021.

Englert executive director Andre Perry to step down

Parker Jones, Arts Editor August 25, 2021

After 11 years at Englert Theatre, Executive Director Andre Perry will soon depart from his long-held and resonant role. Perry is moving on from the leadership position in the theater to take on...

First-year Jenna Sackett poses with her vaccination card on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.

UI students share why they choose to get vaccinated

Christine Valora, News Reporter August 24, 2021

University of Iowa students who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have a variety of reasons for their decision — some to protect themselves or other high-risk individuals as COVID-19 cases continue...

Visitors to the Moving Wall look for family, friends names on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. The Moving Wall is a half size replica of the Vietnam veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. There are 58,228 names on the wall.

Photos: Moving Wall

Jeff Sigmund, Photojournalist August 24, 2021

Interactive: How universities across the Big Ten Conference are continuing to combat COVID-19

Interactive: How universities across the Big Ten Conference are continuing to combat COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor August 24, 2021



'Solar Power' Album Cover

Lorde emerges from the dark to the sun in new album, ‘Solar Power,’ but should she retreat?

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor August 24, 2021

The mystical, gothic Lorde we met seven years ago came back this weekend from her four year Antarctica hiatus in a bright yellow dress, prancing along a beach, in her new album, Solar Power — and...

Two students are seen walking in the Seamans Center at the University of Iowa on Aug. 23, 2021. Per the state Board of Regents COVID-19 mask policy, students have the option to wear a mask.

UI professors navigate semester on campus without mask mandate

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor August 24, 2021

The University of Iowa has started holding most courses in person again, and instructors are grappling with a return to the classroom at the only Big Ten university that doesn’t require masks. Professor...

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

UIHC experts push vaccination in face of rising delta variant rates

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter August 24, 2021

After previously experiencing a decline in cases, COVID-19 rates in Johnson County are surging, spurred by the highly contagious and transmissible delta variant. In response to this surge, health...

Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State Address within the house chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, in which Gov. Reynolds will give her address in the evening.

Letter to the Editor | The Iowa City schools board needs to stand up against Gov. Reynolds

August 24, 2021

What is the matter with the Iowa City Community school board? If school boards in Texas and Florida are brave enough to defy their fanatically anti-mask governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis, why...

City Council candidate Janice Weiner answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Weiner is running against Megan Alter and Laura Bergus for two at-large city council seats.

Guest Opinion | UI students must be responsible to protect the Iowa City community

August 24, 2021

Welcome to our community — the one you’ll be sharing with us for as long as you are at the University of Iowa. I expect you hoped things would be back to “normal” this fall. But I don’t...

Signs encouraging students to wear masks in classrooms are seen on the doors of the English-Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

Opinion | Our educators are concerned, and rightly so

Sophie Stover, Opinions Contributor August 24, 2021

Professors are concerned about the University of Iowa’s COVID-19 guidelines for the upcoming semester, and rightly so. Comparing our protocols to other schools amid the nationwide surge of the delta...

Cars drive across the Iowa Avenue bridge in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

Opinion | Price worth paying: Federal Infrastructure bill invests in Iowa

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist August 24, 2021

After months of negotiation, a substantial bipartisan infrastructure bill passed the Senate. After passing the budget in the House of Representatives on Aug. 24, this legislation is clearly a victory...

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Iowa City dancers celebrate their Indian heritage with a traditional performance

Jenna Post, Arts Editor August 24, 2021

For members of the Sampradaya Dance Troupe, Bharatanatyam is far more than just a dance. Three Iowa City West High students, Krisha Kapoor, Himani Laroia, and Mohana Sunkara, performed the traditional...