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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

Opinion | Doing college from home taught me the importance of family and staying true to your values

Opinion | Doing college from home taught me the importance of family and staying true to your values

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist August 4, 2021

Quarantine led me back to my hometown of Pella, Iowa. Doing college from home since March 2020 has taught me the importance of family and staying true to your values. My sister got her permit recently...

The Iowa City Community School District school board look over a draft of their health and safety guidance plan for the upcoming school year at a special board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. In the draft, the school board addresses the district’s approach to COVID for the 2021-2022 school year. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

ICCSD exploring COVID-19 mitigation options for 2021-2022 school year

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor August 4, 2021

As the first day of school approaches for the Iowa City Community School District, Johnson County Public Health is raising concern regarding the students under the age of 12 who are unable to receive...

U of Iowa students given first round of vaccinations on Thursday, Jan 28, 2021. A medical student receives the Moderna vaccine.

Public health experts encourage second dose in face of Delta variant

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter August 4, 2021

Thousands of Iowans continue to go without the second shot in the two-dose COVID-19 vaccines, creating challenges for residents during the rise of the Delta variant. According to the Iowa Department...

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

Johnson County Public Health recommends indoor mask-wearing

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 4, 2021

Johnson County Public Health recommends indoor mask-wearing, “vaccinated or not,” in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s July 27 guidelines.  Johnson County Community...

The Riverside Theatre website displays information for the play "The Kreutzer Sonata" on Thursday, July 29.

Riverside Theatre collaborates with remote artists for first radio play

Jenna Post, Summer Arts Editor August 3, 2021

From online to outdoors, Riverside Theatre is no stranger to presenting theater through non-traditional mediums. This Sunday, Riverside will make its radio debut with the premiere of The Kreutzer Sonata:...

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.

New Iowa soccer locker room to honor alumnus Kim Olsen White

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 3, 2021

The Iowa soccer team will name the locker room of its new operations facility — slated to open before the 2021-22 fall season — after Kim Olsen White, a Hawkeye alumnus who died from complications...

The University of Iowa Marching Band practices before Kickoff at Kinnick in Kinnick Stadium located in Iowa City on Aug. 17, 2018. During this OnIowa event, students were able to rush the field, listen to music, learn the fight song, and watch fireworks.

New Hawkeyes anticipating in-person experience

Meg Doster, News Reporter August 3, 2021

The University of Iowa is promising a mostly in-person experience for the incoming freshman class, something last year’s class could not experience. Annie Cowan, an incoming UI freshman, said...

Iowa City Police Dept. 410 E. Washington St.As seen on Monday June 8,2020 (Jeff Sigmund/Photojournalist)

Iowa City Community Police Review Board proposes police policy changes, limiting police interaction with the public

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 3, 2021

The Iowa City Community Police Review Board is proposing changes that would limit police interactions and remove “proactive policing” – a key aspect to Iowa City policing. The board is proposing...

Pharmacist Anne Lohaus draws up vaccines on Saturday, April 12, 2021. Hartig Pharmacies were administering first round doses to customers in the prayer room at Al-Iman Mosque.

Opinion | Iowans need to get vaccinated to stop the spread of COVID-19

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist August 3, 2021

While the number of people getting vaccinated has slowed in Iowa, the number of COVID-19 cases has not. If we continue down this road, we will likely have to take drastic measures to protect people. We...

Johnson County holds Drive-Up early voting in the parking ramp of the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building on Oct. 23, 2020. Voters follow signs and wait in a line of cars to cast their ballot.

Opinion | Senior politicians: give newcomers a chance to lead

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist August 3, 2021

After the exhausting 2020 election cycle, it feels unbearable to imagine another election on the horizon. However, this has not stopped hopeful politicians from throwing their names in the 2022 mid-term...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) looks down the field during Iowa football spring practice on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Kinnick Stadium.

Hawkeye quarterback Spencer Petras ready for spotlight

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor August 3, 2021

As Hawkeye football approaches in September, quarterback Spencer Petras is gearing up for his second season starting under center. At the same time, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is looking for improvement...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa State football player charged in May assault of Jordan Bohannon

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor August 3, 2021

Former Iowa State football player Nicholas Kron, who played for the Cyclones from 2010-13, has been charged in connection to an assault of senior Hawkeye men’s basketball player Jordan Bohannon,...