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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Film: Silent Screens

Before Filmscene officially reopened their doors on May 28th, 2021, the future of independent movie theaters was put into question. Iowa City Filmmakers reflect on the impact of the covid-19 pandemic and...

The Scoreboard: June 11, 2021

The Scoreboard: June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja return for their first podcast of the summer. The pair is joined by Daily Iowan Summer Editor Robert Read, DI Summer Sports Editor...

Fact Check | Iowa moms who attended bill signing shared false information related to pandemic, connected to QAnon-affiliated people

Fact Check | Iowa moms who attended bill signing shared false information related to pandemic, connected to QAnon-affiliated people

Natalie Dunlap and Sabine Martin June 11, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Rachel Schilke If your...

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Iowa volleyball program adds libero transfer, new assistant coach

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 10, 2021

University of Iowa volleyball officially added two new faces to its program Thursday. Per two UI Athletics releases, William Tatge and Mari Hinkle will join the Hawkeyes for the 2021-22 season. Tatge...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa athletics to sell beer, wine at Kinnick Stadium, other athletic facilities

Robert Read, Summer Editor June 10, 2021

Beginning this fall, the University of Iowa athletics department will sell beer and wine at athletic facilities as part of a pilot program announced by the department on Thursday. Beer and wine...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

ICCSD parents call for end of seclusion, restraint state policy

Meg Doster, News Reporter June 9, 2021

Iowa City Community School District parents are calling for an end to the district’s seclusion and restraint policy. Iowa City Community School District met with concerned parents via Zoom Tuesday...

Jon Green stands at the bar with his girlfriend of three years, Eleanore Taft, as they wait for polls to close on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Green won the special election for Johnson County Supervisor with 66.1 percent of the vote, according to the unofficial election night results.

Democrat Jon Green wins supervisor seat in Johnson County special election

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 8, 2021

Jon Green drank a Guinness beer in celebration after the results of the Johnson County Special election came in Tuesday night. Surrounded by supporters at Deadwood Tavern in Iowa City, the Democratic candidate...

Gov. Kim Reynolds listens during a conference at the GuideLink Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The new crisis center is a collaborative project between the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and community partners, and focuses on providing mental health and substance use care. It will have a soft opening on Monday.

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill prohibiting critical race theory in Iowa schools

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 8, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Tuesday that will prohibit critical race theory education in school curricula and in mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion training. The new law...

Iowa hurdler Jaylan McConico crosses the finish line of the men’s 60m hurdles during the Jimmy Grant Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. McConico’s final time of 7.66 won him the race over teammates Josh Braverman and Will Daniels. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa track and field sends complete team to 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 8, 2021

This week, the Iowa track and field teams will see the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships for the first time in two years. After the 2020 NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships were canceled...

Iowa junior Carson Schaake drives the ball of the tee at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday April 16, 2016. Iowa tied for second in the Hawkeye Invitational. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Former Iowa men’s golfer Carson Schaake qualifies for U.S. Open

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter June 8, 2021

Former Iowa golfer Carson Schaake, who golfed for the Hawkeyes from 2013-17, qualified for the 2021 U.S. Open Monday afternoon. He posted a nine-under-par total to win the 36-hole sectional qualifying...

Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

‘Unfinished business’ brings senior thrower Laulauga Tausaga back to NCAA Championships

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 8, 2021

Iowa track and field saw its first NCAA Champion in 16 years when thrower Lausaga Tausaga, now a fifth-year senior, won gold in 2019. Before Tausaga stood at the top of the podium as the 2019 NCAA...

Abortion-rights counter-protesters and anti-abortion protesters gathered in front of the Emma Goldman Clinic on June 3.

Democratic County Supervisor candidate joins counter-protesters at Emma Goldman Clinic

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 5, 2021

Ahead of the June 8 Johnson County Supervisors election, Democratic candidate Jon Green joined local efforts to promote abortion rights in Iowa City. Green joined a small group of Iowa City residents...