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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

Former secretary of state candidate Deidre DeJear speaks during a town hall event for Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. at the IMU on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Harris is running for president in the 2020 election.

Deidre DeJear second Democrat to enter Iowa’s gubernatorial race

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor August 15, 2021

Deidre DeJear is running as a Democrat in Iowa’s 2022 gubernatorial race. DeJear announced her campaign at an event on Saturday in West Des Moines.  “I've worked in engaging voters in every...

Iowa kid captain Drew Hennigan answers questions during an interview with ABC during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Photos: Kid’s Day at Kinnick

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor August 14, 2021

Iowa wide receiver and punt returner Charlie Jones holds a water bottle during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Charlie Jones ready for expanded role with Iowa football

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter August 14, 2021

While Charlie Jones’ speed as a punt returner for the Hawkeyes last season turned heads both literally and figuratively, the Buffalo transfer who played pivotal roles for the Bulls’ special teams...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Reimagining Campus Safety Committee shares findings, recommendations

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor August 14, 2021

The Reimagining Campus Safety Committee has concluded its year-long effort with a report recommending more non-law enforcement response options, holistic safety services, and transparency from police...

The Iowa soccer team cheers for their teammates during the senior day celebration before the start of the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Penalty kick leads Hawkeye soccer to exhibition victory over Northern Iowa

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 14, 2021

Iowa soccer only needed one penalty kick to take its exhibition match against University of Northern Iowa, 1-0, Friday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Panthers fouled freshman forward/midfielder...

Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black poses for a photographer during Iowa Football Media Day at Iowa football's practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Yahya Black among new faces on Iowa’s defensive line in 2021

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 13, 2021

Iowa football’s Yahya Black is a man of few words. The soft-spoken, 6-foot-5, 287-pound defensive lineman told reporters at Iowa Football Media Day Friday that he doesn’t like talking much. Black...

Iowa right guard Kyler Schott converses with a reporter during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa guard Kyler Schott breaks foot while baling hay, likely out for start of season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 13, 2021

Offensive lineman Kyler Schott, sporting a walking boot on his right foot, used crutches to work his way onto the practice field during Iowa football’s media day on Friday after breaking his foot...

The Johnson County Health and Human Services building at 855 South Dubuque Street.

Johnson County requires masks in county buildings

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 12, 2021

Masks are required effective immediately in Johnson County buildings as the county experiences high levels of community COVID-19 transmission. The requirement, which will continue until Oct. 12,...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City schools to prohibit out-of-state travel for students

Simone Garza, News Reporter August 12, 2021

The Iowa City Community School District will prohibit out-of-state student travel for field trips and events for the upcoming school year “In addition, Student travel for school-sponsored activities...

Johnson County holds a virtual meeting for the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 12, 2020.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors to consider masks in county buildings

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor August 11, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to recommend masks in all county facilities and buildings at its formal meeting Thursday.  During a work session Wednesday, the...

Demonstrators marched from the Iowa City Catholic Worker House to Mercer Park Wednesday afternoon.

Demonstrators call on city to provide funds for excluded workers

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 11, 2021

Marchers gathered at the Iowa City Catholic Worker House in support of allocating American Rescue Plan funding to excluded workers Wednesday. They held signs that said, “Public money for public...