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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 defeats DePaul and No. 21 Saint Louis on road

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 22, 2021

Iowa soccer started its 2021-22 campaign with two victories on the road. The Hawkeyes defeated DePaul, 2-1, Thursday in Chicago, and No. 21 Saint Louis, 1-0, in Missouri. On Thursday, DePaul...

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 1, 2021.

Johnson County has highest vaccine rate in Iowa, but cases are still a concern

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 22, 2021

Johnson County is leading the state of Iowa in vaccination rates, but rising cases are still a cause concern among local health officials. As of Aug. 20, 72 percent of adults age 18 and older in...

Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener again Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Caitlin Clark brings newfound experience to Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark can now add another gold medal and MVP award to her growing trophy case. This August, Clark collected the third gold medal of her young career at...

The Scoreboard: August 20, 2021

The Scoreboard: August 20, 2021

August 20, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Daily Iowan Summer Sports Editor Chloe Peterson to talk about Hawkeye student-athletes' merchandise releases, the...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks during an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

Iowa City imposes mask mandate, UI to continue to follow Board of Regents recommendations

Rylee Wilson and Josie Fischels August 19, 2021

Iowa City will once again mandate masks, defying a law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds in May that bans cities and counties from requiring masks.  In a livestreamed address Thursday evening, Mayor...

Johnson County Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Royceeann Porter  listen to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County Sheriff to keep MRAP for now

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor August 19, 2021

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office’s Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle will remain in the county for now. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors decided in an informal meeting Thursday...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary navigates the field during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer set to kick off 2021 season with two-game road trip

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 19, 2021

After a Big Ten Championship run in 2020-21, Iowa soccer is set to kick off its 2021-22 campaign with a game against DePaul on Thursday and matchup with Saint Louis Sunday. The Hawkeyes will play...

Neighbors stand on a property after an FBI raid in Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 18. Damage can be seen on the side of the house after being hit by an armored truck during the raid.

One arrested in Iowa City FBI raid

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor August 19, 2021

One person was arrested in Iowa City Wednesday when the FBI served an arrest warrant at a Northside home. Agents from the FBI Omaha field office completed a raid at 431 N. Lucas St. in Iowa City,...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks during an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

IC City Council defers vote on compensation for Truth and Reconciliation Commissioners

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 17, 2021

The Iowa City City Council continues to defer a decision on the city’s Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s request for compensation for its members. During the August 17 meeting, Iowa City...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI walks back policy barring instructors from discussing masks

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor August 17, 2021

The University of Iowa has altered some of its previous guidance for faculty regarding COVID-19, including a policy that barred instructors from discussing mask-wearing with their class unless it was...

Johnson County Supervisor Chairperson Rod Sullivan listens to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Excluded workers file complaint against Johnson County supervisor, Iowa City, county

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor August 16, 2021

Excluded workers filed a complaint with Iowa City’s Human Rights Commission against the city, Johnson County, and supervisor Rod Sullivan for alleged discriminatory practices that have prevented...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with media during a press conference at the Old Capitol in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 16.

UI to maintain current COVID-19 guidance despite faculty petition

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter August 16, 2021

After faculty members asked for more protections against COVID-19 this fall, the University of Iowa is not planning to change its guidance any time soon. UI President Barbara Wilson said at a press...