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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

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson walks on campus July 20.

President Wilson talks tuition, state funding fluctuations

Sabine Martin, News Editor July 20, 2021

At an upcoming meeting July 28, the state Board of Regents will finalize tuition rates for the 2021-22 academic year. University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said during a media availability on...

The Roy J. & Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019.

Inhaled COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results in animal models

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 20, 2021

People might have the option to inhale a COVID-19 vaccine, after clinical trials have shown the effectiveness of an inhaled vaccine in animals to protect against the virus. A new study led by a...

The Grow Solar website is shown on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Johnson County committed to becoming more sustainable

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 20, 2021

Johnson County is making efforts to implement renewable energy throughout the county. Grow Solar, a joint project between Johnson County and Linn County, is increasing solar education and lowering...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Hawkeye Athletics deficit lower than initially anticipated

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 20, 2021

The University of Iowa athletic department’s deficit from the last fiscal year — originally projected to be $74.8 million — was instead listed at $44.7 million on state Board of Regent documents...

Looking west up Washington street on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Downtown is quite as students have their mid-terms.

Night Mayor confronts nightmare of Iowa City bathrooms

Meg Doster, News Reporter July 19, 2021

Many downtown Iowa City businesses are housed in century-old buildings, according to Iowa City Night Mayor Joe Reilly, often making the bathroom facilities run down and off-putting to visitors. Renovations...

Pile of white pills or capsules on yellow background

Opinion | How the government can lower drug prices

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist July 19, 2021

One of the heartbreaking realities of the United States health care system is that sick people must pay exorbitant amounts of money to obtain life-saving medication. We have heard countless tragedies...

Bangkok, Thailand - June 10, 2019 : iPhone 7 showing its screen with Netflix and other video streaming applications.

Opinion | Twitch needs to ban gambling from its website

Peter Anders, Opinions Columnist July 19, 2021

Twitch saw an explosive period of growth over the last twelve months as a result of the lockdown brought on by the outbreak of COVID-19. But a recent controversy over gambling shows the problems that...

Feb 7, 2020; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) and defensive end Pat O'Connor (79) celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs  in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Tristan Wirfs primed for strong sophomore season with Tampa Bay

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 19, 2021

Former Hawkeye offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is coming off a Super Bowl-winning rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wirfs played a vital part in the Buccaneers offense as he protected...

The Hawkeyes huddle up before a women's volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3 sets to 1.

Around the Big Ten: Volleyball

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 19, 2021

The Big Ten is consistently one of the most stacked conferences in the nation for women’s volleyball. This year promises to be no different, with many of the conference’s top players choosing...

Opinion | We need Disability Pride Month

Opinion | We need Disability Pride Month

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist July 18, 2021

July’s celebration of disability pride is one of the many awareness months that deserves more media and societal awareness. More recognition of disability pride can increase the confidence of people...

Iowa director of player development Jason Manson speaks to reporters during a Hawkeyes football summer media availability, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jason Manson returns to Hawkeyes with hopes of preparing athletes for life after football

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 18, 2021

Life after football, at first, wasn’t as glamorous as Jason Manson once thought it would be. The former Hawkeye football player, best known for backing up Drew Tate at quarterback, wrapped up...

Former Vice President Mike Pence addresses the crowd during The Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Former Vice President Pence visits Iowa at Family Leadership Summit, celebrates limiting access to abortion

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor July 18, 2021

DES MOINES — The 2021 Iowa legislative session was the best The FAMiLY Leader had ever seen, said the lobbyist group’s Vice President and Chief Counsel Chuck Hurley, partially because they saw their...