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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

Jun 16, 2021; Lake Forest, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, right, chats with James Daniels (68) during minicamp at Halas Hall.

Former Hawkeye James Daniels heading into contract year with Chicago Bears

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 14, 2021

Former Hawkeye and current Chicago Bears James Daniels was one of seven Iowa offensive linemen on an NFL 53-man roster ahead during the 2020-21 season. Daniels played at Iowa from 2015-17, starting...

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

Iowa athletics finishes at No. 30 in Learfield Director’s Cup standings

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 14, 2021

University of Iowa athletics came in at No. 30 in the final rankings of the 2020-21 Learfield IMG College Director’s Cup. The University of Texas took home the 2020-21 Director’s Cup, becoming...

Iowa wideout Sam LaPorta runs into Nebraska's Garrett Nelson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Sam LaPorta looking to be versatile piece with Hawkeye football

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 14, 2021

Hawkeye football junior Sam LaPorta doesn’t feel the pressure of living up to Iowa’s legacy of ‘Tight End U.’ “I just focus on being the best version of myself, as a football player and...

The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses reporters in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Welcome to the job, Barbara Wilson. It’s time to get to work

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor July 14, 2021

New beginnings are on the horizon for the University of Iowa as President Barbara Wilson starts her first day as the next head Hawkeye. I could not be any more excited for Wilson to take over as...

The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses reporters in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

UI President Barbara Wilson begins tenure at university

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor July 14, 2021

Barbara Wilson’s tenure as University of Iowa President began on Thursday. In April, the state Board of Regents chose the former executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs...

Studio 13-15 at 13-15 S. Linn Street, seen on Wednesday, June, 30, 2021. The building was built in 1917 and was known as the Hohenschuh Mortuary.The building now stands as part of the Iowa City Downtown Historical District.

Downtown Iowa City recognized for its ‘historic fabric’

Jake Olson, News Reporter July 13, 2021

Iowa City has made its way onto the National Register of Historic Places after four years of working toward accomplishing that goal. The register is an honorable designation that comes with economic...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach speaks to reporters after a summer Hawkeyes women's basketball practice, Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa State women’s basketball transfer Kylie Feuerbach finds good fit with Hawkeyes

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

Kylie Feuerbach spent the first year of her collegiate basketball career with Iowa State, but her parents’ alma mater wasn’t the right fit. So the former Cyclone transferred to the Hawkeyes...

A group of people pose for their portraits and to show their signs on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Iowa Citizens for Community Change held the rally on the Riverside Dr. overpass.

Opinion | The need for green economic policy

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist July 13, 2021

If the government is to ultimately alleviate the repercussions of climate change, it needs to find a way to incentivize people into adopting sustainable practices. Luckily, there is a strategy for...

Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones, 52, at his gun shop in Redding on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Jones, newly elected, unlocked the doors to the supervisors' chambers to hold an unauthorized in-person meeting to protest statewide COVID-19 restrictions.

Opinion | Governor Reynolds handgun law puts Iowans in danger

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist July 13, 2021

Imagine that you just turned 16 years old and can finally drive. According to Iowa law, all are eligible to drive independently at 16. You start the engine and hit the open road for the first time,...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Duncan was perfect on extra points but missed his lone field goal attempt from 37 yards.

Former Hawkeye kicker Keith Duncan sees success in kicking and punting program

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 13, 2021

Former Hawkeye kicker Keith Duncan provided Hawkeye fans with unforgettable memories in his five years at Iowa, including his game-winning kick against Nebraska in 2019. Though Duncan’s days playing...

Iowa utility player Sammy Diaz high fives her teammates before the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3.

Hawkeyes capitalize in name, image, likeness as Barstool Athletes

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

Iowa softball sophomore infielder Sammy Diaz has been a Barstool Sports fan for as long as she can remember. So, when Barstool Sports started a new venture of its business — Barstool Athletes,...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seen at a public forum for the 2020 fiscal year budget at the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday February 27 2019.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors hope businesses choose to honor their $10.75 minimum wage recommendation

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 13, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is making efforts to raise the standards of living in the county by recommending an increase to the minimum wage, a recommendation that went into effect this...