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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

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.

Iowa soccer faces variety of nonconference opponents in 2021

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 20, 2021

Iowa soccer released its 2021 fall schedule on June 8, with eight non-conference opponents in the 18-game regular season schedule. This upcoming season will be the first time since 2019 where the...

9Round 30 Min Kickboxer Fitness Owner Jennifer (Jen) Hoeger takes timeout to pose for a pictureon Monday, June 15 2021. Hoeger is also one of the trainers at 9Round.

University of Iowa alum opens doors of kickboxing gym, 9Round, in Coralville

Jake Olson, News Reporter June 20, 2021

University of Iowa alum Jennifer Hoeger said it took almost two years to prepare her business, 9Round Fitness, for opening. After COVID-19 stalled the launch of the gym, the doors opened to the public...

Attendees at a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Iowa Freedom Riders get their food on June 19, 2021.

Iowa Freedom Riders, community celebrate Juneteenth

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 20, 2021

For more than a year, the Iowa Freedom Riders have been organizing and protesting against systemic racism and police violence. On Saturday, they were able to focus on celebration by hosting a Juneteenth...

Kennisha Entsminger, an organizer with the Iowa Freedom Riders, speaks at a Juneteenth celebration hosted by Iowa Freedom Riders on June 19, 2021.

Photos: IFR Juneteenth Celebration

Kate Heston, Photo Editor June 19, 2021

Former Iowa cornerback Desmond King tosses a football during the Desmond King Football Camp on Saturday, June 19, 2021. King currently plays for the Houston Texans.

Former Hawkeye defensive back Desmond King hosts football camp on Juneteenth at Iowa City High School

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 19, 2021

Iowa City High School’s field turf was bright and lively on Saturday as children from first to 12th grade participated in the Desmond King Juneteenth Football Camp. King, a current Houston Texans...

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.

Iowa baseball’s Wallace named ABCA/Rawlings second-team All-American

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 19, 2021

Iowa baseball pitcher Trenton Wallace was named an ABCA/Rawlings second-team All-American, the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sports Group announced Saturday. This is Wallace’s...

The Scoreboard: June 18, 2021

The Scoreboard: June 18, 2021

June 18, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Daily Iowan Summer Sports Editor Chloe Peterson and DI Sports Reporter Will Fineman to talk about...

Steve Schornhorst, the construction manager on the Shelter House’s board, helps build some walls for The 501 Project at a volunteer build before the ceremony on Thursday.

Shelter House to provide 36 single adult housing units at The 501 Project

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 17, 2021

Shelter House is building a second Housing First facility to address a shortage of housing options for Iowa City residents experiencing homelessness.  The 501 Project, located right next to the...

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited the Medical and Education Facility (MERF) on June 17 2021. He thanked frontline health care workers for helping in the battle against the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer)

U.S Secretary of Labor visits, thanks University of Iowa for COVID-19 research, contributions

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor June 17, 2021

U.S Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh expressed gratitude to the University of Iowa and its workers for the work done in combating the COVID-19 pandemic during his visit to campus on Thursday. Walsh...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague to formally announce reelection after first term

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 17, 2021

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague will be running for reelection after leading the Iowa City City Council for one term. Teague will announce his candidacy Thursday night at the Iowa City Juneteenth Block...

Johnson County Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Royceeann Porter  listen to a presentation during a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors consider removal of MRAP vehicle

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 17, 2021

Johnson County residents may no longer see the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle driving through their neighborhoods. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed the future, and...