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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Classroom 105 in the English-Philosophy Building sits empty on Aug. 28, 2020.

Instructors can’t ask students to wear a mask, encourage masks or vaccines in classroom

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor August 11, 2021

When the fall semester begins, instructors at the University of Iowa won't be able to ask students to wear a mask in their classrooms or offices, and they can't make statements ascribing value to getting...

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

Hundreds of UI employees call for stricter COVID-19 mitigation measures

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor August 11, 2021

A petition signed by hundreds of University of Iowa staff and faculty calls for vaccine and mask mandates on campuses governed by the state Board of Regents, saying morale is “at an all-time low”...

Mercy Hospital as seen from the street in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2017. (DI File Photo)

Mercy Iowa City not affected by MercyOne vaccination requirement

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 10, 2021

Mercy Iowa City will not require COVID-19 vaccinations among colleagues and medical staff after the MercyOne network required its staff to be vaccinated Tuesday. The clinic, an affiliate of MercyOne...

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 beats South Dakota in exhibition match

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 7, 2021

Iowa soccer kicked off its 2020-21 season on Saturday, playing an exhibition game against South Dakota as part of the Hawkeyes’ preseason training. At the Iowa Soccer Complex, the Hawkeyes beat...

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.

Iowa soccer notebook: Hawkeyes start preseason practice

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 5, 2021

After a record-breaking 2020-21 spring season, Iowa soccer started its first week of 2021-22 fall preparation this week at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes garnered a 2-7-1 regular season record...

Thee Weidman Walk trail at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is seen on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.

Iowa City to launch a year of temporary sculpture installations

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor August 5, 2021

Three of Iowa City’s most populous hiking areas will become a temporary home to five Iowan-made sculptures in the year-long, "Iowa City Sculptor's Showcase." The sculpture's locations include...

Junior Adam Kroll receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Johnson County reaches substantial transmission, masks required in Iowa City’s public buildings beginning Friday

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor August 5, 2021

Everyone in Iowa City will need to wear face coverings inside city buildings starting Friday.  The policy change comes as Johnson County has moved from moderate to substantial COVID-19 transmission,...

Fact Check | About 70 percent of U.S. residents expected to live in the 15 largest states in 2040

Fact Check | About 70 percent of U.S. residents expected to live in the 15 largest states in 2040

Sabine Martin, News Reporter August 5, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Rachel Schilke If your...

Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard catches the ball for an out at first base during the Iowa Baseball game against Illinois on May 15, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. Illinois defeated Iowa 14-1.

Hawkeye baseball players find success in summer league

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter August 4, 2021

The pandemic wiped out many opportunities for Hawkeye baseball players in collegiate summer league play last year. But in 2021, Hawkeyes are spread out around the country to play in various summer...

Analog photograph.

Opinion | The ketamine chronicles—a growing solution

Samuel O’Connor, Opinions Columnist August 4, 2021

America is in crisis and in a healthy variety of dimensions. One of the more far-reaching crises which currently plagues our land is a vast deficiency of what the experts call mental health. Insofar...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

Former UI Campus Health Officer Dan Fick joins Hy-Vee, successor Britt Marcussen fills role

Emily Delgado and Lillian Poulsen August 4, 2021

Despite joining Hy-Vee as its Chief Medical Officer, Dan Fick, the former University of Iowa Campus Health Officer, is not ready to say goodbye to the Hawkeye community. Fick made the decision to...

Dumpsters sit in front of an Iowa City apartment on Wednesday, Aug. 4.

Programs from Iowa City and UI donate, recycle items left behind by students

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 4, 2021

In the last week of July and the first week of August before the fall semester starts, leftover furniture and appliances from renters moving out is scattered along the sides of Iowa City streets. The...