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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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Revival is seen in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Iowa City’s Holiday Retail Open House wraps parties and Christmas shopping into one

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter December 2, 2021

The Holiday season is huge in the world of retail – and the small businesses of Iowa City are ready and waiting. Downtown Iowa City offers several holiday experiences, from a room of hundreds of...

Iowa forwards Keegan Murray and Filip Rebraca fight for a rebound  during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Slippery Rock at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes out rebounded Slippery Rock 56-34. The Hawkeyes beat The Pride of the Rock 99-47.

Interior defense key for Iowa men’s basketball’s matchup against No. 2 Purdue

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 2, 2021

After a 7-0 start to the season, Iowa men’s basketball will open Big Ten play on Friday. And the Hawkeyes have a challenge in front of them as they take on No. 2 Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. “We...

A donations box sits in the Starbucks located on Burlington and Clinton St for the holidays on Dec. 2, 2021. The requested donations include nonperishable home goods for struggling community members through the winter.

Opinion | Bring joy to others this holiday season

Elise Cagnard, Opinions Contributor December 2, 2021

Just as it does every year, the holiday season has snuck up on us yet again. In typical fashion, this usually involves family gatherings, an abundance of presents, and a mountain of food to go around....

Opinion | The story behind Christmas fills me with hope for the holidays

Opinion | The story behind Christmas fills me with hope for the holidays

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist December 2, 2021

The holidays are more than just about presents and food for some. For people of a faith, they are about the messages and stories behind them. As a Christian, Christmas to me is about Jesus’ birthday....

The Johnson County Administration Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 1, 2021.

Johnson County employees will be required to be vaccinated, or undergo weekly testing

DI Staff December 2, 2021

Johnson County employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 13 or undergo weekly testing, in accordance with federal policy requiring employers with more than 100 employees...

Iowa Heartlanders forward Yuki Miura circles the goal in a game against the Wichita Thunder at Xtream Arena in Coralville on December 2nd, 2021. The Thunder defeated the Heartlanders, 3-2.

Iowa Heartlanders fall to Wichita Thunder in 3-2 thriller

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 2, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Wichita Thunder, 3-2, Wednesday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The game ended in dramatic fashion, as Iowa erased a 2-0 deficit to tie the contest and force...

Heartlanders bench spectate the match during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleye at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 5-2.

University of Iowa student serves as Heartlanders’ emergency backup goaltender

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 2, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders needed an emergency goalie on Wednesday night, and they found it in an active college student at the University of Iowa. Ethan Snee, a sophomore cinema and communication studies...

State Representative Dave Jacoby (D- Coralville) answered questions at a Johnson County Legislative Forum held by The Daily Iowan at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Questions were asked by The Daily Iowan staff and the general public, ranging from issues of public education funding and curriculum to state and federal COVID-19 response.

Johnson County legislators offer education policy critiques in forum hosted by The Daily Iowan

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 2, 2021

Democratic legislators from Johnson County said recent cuts to higher education and bills limiting content in K-12 schools are harming educators while Iowa faces a teacher shortage. They critiqued...

Lucas Oil Stadium is shown in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22. The Big Ten switched locations from Chicago, Illinois, to Indianapolis this year.

Over 2,000 UI students to receive Big Ten Championship football tickets

Kate Perez, News Reporter December 1, 2021

University of Iowa student Griffin Brown is anxiously awaiting Saturday night’s Iowa-Michigan Big Ten Championship football game. The second-year is one of over 2,000 UI students who secured tickets...

Southeast Junior High School is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.

South East Junior High reviews proper behavior with students after negative community reports

Simone Garza, News Reporter December 1, 2021

Iowa City’s South East Junior High administrators and Iowa City officials are hoping student support and community building will help address a run of reported poor behavior by students after school...