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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

The Daily Iowan

Then-Democratic candidate for State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Progress Iowa Corn Feed in Bondurant Iowa on Sept. 16, 2018.

State Supreme Court case regarding P3 is win for accountability in Iowa, Auditor says

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor July 9, 2021

An Iowa Supreme Court ruling that the University of Iowa must disclose investors in the public-private partnership was a win for accountability in the state, Iowa Auditor Rob Sand said during a town...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives forward during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

Luka Garza receives ESPY nomination for Best Male College Athlete

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 7, 2021

After a season that saw him as the best men’s basketball player in the nation, former Hawkeye star Luka Garza is among the nominees for Best Male College Athlete at the ESPYs. Alabama wide receiver...

Iowa T.J. Hoeckenson walks back onto the field during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Former Hawkeye T.J. Hockenson showing to be bright star in NFL

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 7, 2021

  In two seasons in the NFL, former Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson has proven to be one of the league’s best young stars. Pro Football Focus analyst Ben Linsey currently has Hockenson...

Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette runs during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Former Hawkeye Ihmir Smith-Marsette potentially playing multiple positions for Minnesota Vikings in 2021

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 7, 2021

  Whether it was catching the ball down field or returning kickoffs, Ihmir Smith-Marsette proved to be an asset for the Hawkeyes from 2017-20. The Newark, New Jersey, native led the Hawkeyes...

The Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

University of Iowa Athletics announces its 2021 Hall of Fame Class

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 7, 2021

The University of Iowa Athletics Department and the National Iowa Varsity Club have announced the 2021 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame Class. According to a Tuesday release, the 10-person class includes...

Computer Hacker Theft Hacking Security Padlock

Opinion | Cybersecurity needs to be a priority for Iowa

Peter Anders, Opinions Columnist July 7, 2021

Hacking is an unfortunate commonality in our connected online society. Every other week, it seems as though another high-value database or critical bit of infrastructure is being hacked. The University...

Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State Address within the house chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, in which Gov. Reynolds will give her address in the evening.

Opinion | Gov. Kim Reynolds’ immigration policy ignores humanitarian crisis

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor July 7, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ immigration policy is stemming from a lack of empathy and understanding of the humanitarian crisis happening in Central America and at the southern border. Recently, Reynolds...

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 considers recognizing Juneteenth as paid holiday

Simone Garza, News Reporter July 7, 2021

Those who typically work on Juneteenth in Johnson County could see it become a paid holiday in the years moving forward.  The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed adding Juneteenth to the...

A shot put sits at a thrower's feet at the Musco Twilight Invitational at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes won 10 events during the meet. The Iowa women ranked first with 183 points, and the men ranked fifth 76 points.

Iowa track and field names Ray Robinson new throws coach

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 7, 2021

Iowa track and field named Ray Robinson the new Hawkeye throws coach, Iowa Athletics announced Wednesday. Robinson spent 11 years as the associate head track and field coach at Division II Tiffin...

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Iowa teen ‘essentially breathes on her own’ following complex airway surgery

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 6, 2021

Nina Alvarez, then 17-years-old, and her mother made an all too familiar drive from their home in Winterset, Iowa, to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Nov. 4, 2019. Although...

Iowa City City Hall on Tuesday, July, 6, 2021. City Hall is located at 410 E. Washington Street.

After a year of closure, City Hall is back open, signaling a return to pre-pandemic life

Emily Delgado, News Reporter July 6, 2021

Iowa City City Hall is now open after being closed to the public since March 2020. The hall was closed in response to concerns over the pandemic. The reopening of City Hall means that the public...

Cecilia Fasano stops for a portrait on Tuesday, July, 6, 2021. Fasano is a PHD student at the University of Iowa Department of Physics and Astronomy. She has won a three-year NASA Fellowship.

UI Ph.D student is awarded a NASA research grant

Bruce Bartlam, Jr., News Reporter July 6, 2021

University of Iowa student Cecilia Fasano’s grant proposal is one of only 21 proposals accepted by NASA out of 200 applicants in astrophysics. Her funded research will continue locally on campus....