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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

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Iowa pitcher, Drew Irvine, pitches the ball to a Minnesota player during the Iowa baseball game v. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Pittsburgh Pirates pick Iowa pitcher Drew Irvine in 2021 MLB Draft

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Iowa baseball right-handed pitcher Drew Irvine in the 19th round of the 2021 MLB Draft Tuesday afternoon. Irvine was picked 553rd overall. Irvine served primarily...

Iowa starting pitcher Trenton Wallace throws a pitch in the rain during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Duane Banks Field. The senior made his final start at Duane Banks Field, pitching six innings and allowing one run to cross the plate. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-2.

Toronto Blue Jays draft Hawkeye baseball pitcher Trenton Wallace

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

The Toronto Blue Jays drafted Iowa baseball left-handed pitcher Trenton Wallace in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft on Tuesday morning. Wallace was picked 332nd overall. The Friday night starter...

American Flags are shown on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Opinion | Nationalism is the death of patriotism

Samuel O’Connor, Opinions Columnist July 12, 2021

There are those who believe that loving one’s country is inherently nationalistic, and there are those who think that their nationalistic ideologies are nothing more than righteous patriotism. There...

Young military man talking to healthcare worker who is visiting him at home.

Opinion | Recent mental health acts are the non-partisan reform veterans need and deserve

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist July 12, 2021

America is politically divided now more than ever, but at least we can still come together as a country in agreeing the brave men and women who risked their lives for our freedom deserve better mental...

Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy walks the ball to the corner before a penalty corner during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-0.

Iowa field hockey announces 2021 fall schedule

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter July 12, 2021

After a 2020-21 spring campaign that saw Iowa field hockey reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament, the Hawkeyes face a quick turnaround for the upcoming fall 2021 season. Iowa played a condensed,...

Iowa wideout Charlie Jones returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Hawkeye football special teams poised for strong season in 2021-22

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 12, 2021

Iowa football’s special teams unit was one of the best in the nation during the 2020-21 season. Under the direction of coordinator LeVar Woods, the Hawkeyes finished fifth in the country in special...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera testifies from the witness stand, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the Scott County Courthouse, in Davenport, Iowa. Bahena Rivera is on trial after being charged with first degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts in July 2018. (Pool Photo/Kelsey Kremer/Des Moines Register)

Two reports identify potential new suspect in murder of Mollie Tibbetts

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor July 12, 2021

The defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera filed an appeal for a new trial after both a local county inmate and third-party witness came forward separately with corroborating information that could identify...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel goes low to return a ball during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Noel to return to Iowa for her second season of college tennis

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 12, 2021

Alexa Noel had no plans to play college tennis two years ago. After graduating from high school in 2020, Noel was set to start her professional career before COVID-19 changed her plans. Now, she...

Mike Farran, far left, talks with visitors during a Project Green event in Iowa City on Saturday, July, 9, 2021.

Open Gardens Weekend offers an escape from the bustle of Iowa City

Bruce Bartlam, Jr., News Reporter July 12, 2021

During most of the year, residents are encouraged to stay on the sidewalk and only peer from afar at their neighbor's curbside projects, but Open Gardens Weekend, an event from Project Green, invites...

South Dubuque Street is seen during Block Party on June 22, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Block Party to return after last year’s cancellation

Meg Doster, News Reporter July 11, 2021

After last year’s COVID-19 related cancellation, the party of the summer is back and bigger than ever. The Downtown Iowa City Block Party is returning July 24, featuring a projected 45,000 attendees Downtown...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley gives a heart to the fans before the Big Ten field hockey tournament quarterfinals against No. 4 Maryland on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Grant Field. Holley scored Iowa's first goal of the game at four minutes into the first quarter with an assist from forwards Leah Zellner and Maddy Murphy. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 1 Michigan tomorrow afternoon.

Around the Big Ten: field hockey

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 11, 2021

After an unconventional 2020-21 spring season, field hockey programs around the Big Ten will play a typical 2021-22 fall season starting in August. The 2021 NCAA championships only allowed three...

Opinion | Climate change is an imminent problem, but we can fix it with local solutions

Opinion | Climate change is an imminent problem, but we can fix it with local solutions

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist July 11, 2021

As summers get hotter, it seems like we are reaching a point of no return in the fight against climate change. However, we can still continue to fight by instilling change at the local level. Change...