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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg scores a goal during a soccer game between Iowa and South Dakota on Aug. 7, 2021, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes, 3-0.

Iowa soccer: From bottom-dweller to conference champion

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 24, 2021

A public address announcer at Jeffrey Field in University Park, Pennsylvania, counted down the final seconds of the 2021 Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament’s championship game on April 18 — much...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot a 3-pointer during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72.

Caitlin Clark develops new leadership skills with USA Basketball

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 24, 2021

Teammates and coaches of Caitlin Clark consistently look to her for leadership, as the Hawkeye women’s basketball program’s first-ever freshman All-American. But it doesn’t come naturally...

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Big 10 commissioner Kevin Warren speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Conference announces formal alliance with Pac-12 and ACC

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 24, 2021

Big Ten, Pac-12, and ACC commissioners Kevin Warren, George Kliavkoff, and James Phillips announced a formal alliance between the three conferences Tuesday. The presidents, chancellors, and athletic...

Iowa House Representative Christina Bohannon gives a speech during her birthday celebration in Iowa City on Friday, July 2, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UI law professor Christina Bohannan announces bid for Congress

Natalie Dunlap and Rylee Wilson August 24, 2021

A University of Iowa professor is running for Congress. Rep. Christina Bohannan, who represents Iowa City in the state House of Representatives, announced her intent to run for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional...

The Tamarak Discovery School is pictured on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 in downtown Iowa City. The private school will host kindergarten through sixth grade and open this week. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tamarack Discovery School in Downtown District opens doors, requires masks

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 23, 2021

Both founders of the Tamarack Discovery School and former public school educators will require masks and follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 recommendations for students...

Students are shown walking to class on Aug. 23, 2021.

Featured Photos: First day of classes

Larry Phan, Photojournalist August 23, 2021

10-2

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter August 23, 2021

Iowa football will equal its loss total from a year ago and finish this season’s normal-length slate with 10 wins.  Five points were all that separated the Hawkeyes from a perfect record last season,...

8-4

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 23, 2021

Over the past two seasons, Iowa football has competed in ten games decided by eight points or less. In those games, the Hawkeyes went 5-5. This season, Iowa has seven games on its schedule that are...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg moves the ball away from Purdue Defender Julia Ware during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Hailey Rydberg ‘a model of consistency’ for Iowa soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 23, 2021

Iowa soccer midfielder Hailey Rydberg has been described as “a model of consistency and growth” by her current head coach Dave DiIanni. DiIanni — now in the midst of his seventh season as...

Wild Bill’s Workshop is seen on Aug. 23, 2021 on North Hall at the University of Iowa. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Wild Bill’s workshop should have tried to remain a coffee shop

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist August 23, 2021

  The University of Iowa school of social work should have considered other methods to save Wild Bill’s Coffee shop before replacing it with Wild Bill’s Workshop.  Wild Bill's coffee...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega celebrates a point following a kill from outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio during a women's volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 3 sets to 2. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye volleyball set to return to the court

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter August 23, 2021

Iowa volleyball will start its season this month, marking a quick turnaround from the 2021 spring season. Last spring, the Hawkeyes finished the season at the beginning of April with a 4-16 record...