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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

Penn State midfielder, Sam Coffey, kicks the ball during a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Lineup analysis: Iowa soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 26, 2021

Iowa soccer won its first-ever Big Ten Tournament title in the spring 2020-21 season, despite a 2-7-1 regular season record. The Hawkeyes also won their first NCAA Tournament game in program history,...

Waverly-Shell Rock sophomore Kenzie Rolling kicks the ball upfield against Cedar Rapids Xavier in their Class 2A game during the 2019 Iowa high school girls state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Iowa soccer freshman Kenzie Roling ready to shine as a Hawkeye

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 26, 2021

Incoming Iowa soccer freshman Kenzie Roling ended her high school career leading her team to a state championship. Scoring four goals in the Iowa Class 2A championship match, Roling led Waverly-Shell...

Iowa's Alex Schaake drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Former Hawkeye golfer Alex Schaake continuing career through Forme Tour

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 26, 2021

After a storied Hawkeye career, former Iowa men’s golfer Alex Schaake recently began his professional career on the newly created Forme Tour. He made his PGA Tour debut at the 2021 John Deere...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

Tweet of blue tap water at University of Iowa raises concern

Simone Garza, News Reporter July 26, 2021

David Cwiertny, a Civil Engineering Professor at the University of Iowa, turned on the faucet at the Seamans Center and blue water rushed out of the tap. “An energy company took over my university’s...

King Leontes, played by Martin Andrews, acts out a scene from the play “The Winters Tale” on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The Shakespeare play was put on by Riverside Theatre.

Riverside Theatre performs Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor July 26, 2021

Sunday evening in City Park was a merry and warm one, as groups of Iowa City denizens gathered at Riverside Theatre’s festival stage and its surrounding lawn to catch Riverside’s final performance...

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UI College of Law alum announces candidacy for ICCSD Board of Education

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 26, 2021

Lawyer and Iowa native Maka Pilcher-Hayek is running for Iowa City Community School District Board of Education. Pilcher-Hayek announced Monday morning that she is pursuing school board member Dromi...

Line dancers move to the music in front of the Washington Street stage during the Block Party in Iowa City on Saturday, July 24.

Photos: The Block Party

Vincent Filippini, Photojournalist July 26, 2021

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches a during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

Iowa athletics announces contract extensions for nine coaches

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 26, 2021

Iowa athletics extended nine Hawkeye head coaches, the department announced Monday. A number of assistant coaches in several sports also received contract extensions. “It is with great pleasure...

Jun 2, 2021; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Football Team guard Brandon Scherff (75) stands on the field prior to drills as part of an OTA at Inova Sports Performance Center.

Former Hawkeye Brandon Scherff playing under franchise tag with Washington Football Team

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 25, 2021

Former Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff has lived up to his first-round potential since being the No. 5 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Washington Football Team. Scherff won the...

Iowa's Mac McClear drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa golf’s Mac McClear ready for fall 2021-22 season

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 25, 2021

Iowa men’s golf rising junior Mac McClear is coming off his best collegiate season yet in 2020-21, when he won two solo tournaments — the Spartan Collegiate and the 2021 Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships. At...

An apartment building is seen in Iowa City on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Opinion | Want to make Iowa City more affordable? Build more high-rises

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist July 25, 2021

Renting in Iowa City is a nightmare. Reviews of dominant companies such as Apartments at Iowa or Apartments Near Campus reveal horror stories about roach-infested apartments, broken appliances, and...

Police investigating reported shots fired in Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall

Police investigating reported shots fired in Iowa City’s Pedestrian Mall

Natalie Dunlap July 25, 2021

A Hawk Alert shared at 1:14 a.m. on Sunday alerted currently enrolled students at the University of Iowa of reported shots fired on the Pedestrian Mall.  "After further investigation police determined...