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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

USG passes “line of succession” amendment, confirms Lauer as VP

USG passes “line of succession” amendment, confirms Lauer as VP

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter November 16, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government will now have a more concrete presidential line of succession thanks to a constitutional amendment passed on Tuesday evening. As a result...

Alicia Velasquez poses for a portrait at Dotł'izhi in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021.

Alicia Velasquez: opening a small business and celebrating Apache culture locally

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 16, 2021

Alicia Velasquez, an Iowa transplant, is the first Indigenous woman to open a boutique in Iowa City. The boutique features art and jewelry inspired by Velasquez’s Apache culture. “It's my life,”...

Portrait of Sikowis Nobiss(Contributed)

Sikowis Nobiss: fighting for climate and social justice through Great Plains Action Society

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 16, 2021

As the founder of the Great Plains Action Society and a member of Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Iowa City’s Sikowis Nobiss works to advocate for Indigenous rights and causes around...

Portrait of Keith Keahna (Contributed)

Keith Keahna: sharing Native American experiences in track and field through Speak Your Truth Committee

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 16, 2021

For University of Iowa third-year student and men’s track and field team member Keith Keahna, growing up on the Meskwaki settlement means his childhood experiences are different from his teammates. Keahna...

Abigail Buffalo, an indigenous student at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021.

Abigail Buffalo: forming a passion to help others through learning more about Native American experiences

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify editor November 16, 2021

For Abigail Buffalo, her identity as an Indigenous person has driven her passion to help others. She is a third-year University of Iowa student majoring in human physiology and minoring in American...

The Iowa City City Council meets at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. City Manager Geoff Fruin looks to community members addressing the council about Covid-19 relief funds for front line workers.

Johnson County, Iowa City to work together to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 16, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Iowa City City Council will use American Rescue Plan Act Funds to improve affordable housing and allocate direct payments to eligible adults. “Both...

Art that can be checked out is seen at the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa City Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

ICPL’s Art-to-Go collection allows the Iowa City community to take home art for free

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter November 16, 2021

Having original artwork in a space can greatly add to its ambience, but that’s not always an accessible option for everyone. The Iowa City Public Library takes a step towards accessible art with...

A customer receives her first dose of the vaccine on Saturday, April 12, 2021. Hartig Pharmacies were administering the Pfizer vaccine at a clinic held at the Al-Eman Mosque.

Opinion | The hypocritical nature of Conservatism

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist November 16, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is more of a charlatan than a governor. Instead of working to increase Iowa’s middling vaccination rate, she is suing the Biden Administration for implementing vaccine mandates...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a layup during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32. Clark shot 9-17 from the field.

Iowa women’s basketball looking to rest and recover ahead of two-game stretch

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 16, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball had a packed first week of action with three games in six days. The Hawkeyes picked up three victories over New Hampshire, Samford, and the University of Northern Iowa. Now,...

A turkey set for a Thanksgiving dinner is seen. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Opinion | It’s time to confront the truth behind Thanksgiving

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist November 16, 2021

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s important to recognize the real history behind the holiday. Unlike what I learned in school, the history behind Thanksgiving is the history of genocide...