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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI students, staff work to accommodate absences as non-COVID-19 illnesses tick up on campus

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 11, 2021

The University of Iowa Student Health center is seeing a rise in non-COVID-19 respiratory illnesses as the winter approaches, but it is reporting low numbers of influenza at this point in the season. Lisa...

The first Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipient Staff Sergeant Dr. Maria Guadalupe Bruno of the U.S. Air Force and Illinois National Guard. The annual Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award was given to five recipients on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2021, in the Iowa Memorial Union main lounge at 5 p.m.

Five UI alumni and veterans recognized at the Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Awards

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 11, 2021

Five veterans with a University of Iowa connection were recognized on Thursday during the Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Awards ceremony. “The recipients of the award were selected by the committee...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots outside the three-point line 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 4-8 from outside the arc.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball takes down Samford

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The Iowa women’s basketball team took down Samford University, 91-54, Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The No. 9 Hawkeyes are now 2-0 on the season with wins over New Hampshire and Samford. Sophomore...

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Hermitage Piano Trio to perform at Hancher Auditorium

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter November 11, 2021

A love of music and a passion for education — violinist Misha Keylin, cellist Sergey Antonov, and pianist Ilya Kazentsev all demonstrate those principles as members of the Hermitage Piano Trio. Critically...

Iowa’s Michelle Bacalla watches the ball come to her during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis to wrap up fall season at UNLV Invitational

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis will play its last event of the fall season this weekend at the Fertitta Tennis Complex in Las Vegas. The Hawkeyes will participate in the UNLV Invitational from Friday to Sunday. Counting...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley works to move around Northwestern midfielder Kayla Blas at a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field on Oct. 29, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey looking to end two-game skid in NCAA Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

Iowa field hockey is hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1999. In the 20-team field, the top four seeds host a region of four teams each. Iowa is...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game.

Hawkeyes confident in quarterback Alex Padilla ahead of first start

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 11, 2021

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla stood on the visitor’s sideline at Ryan Field and heard over his headset when the Hawkeye coaching staff decided he was going into the game. While relieving starter...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 11 games

DI Staff November 11, 2021

The Daily Iowan football staff picks five football games every week as part of our Pregame edition. Read how the staff picked the Iowa-Minnesota matchup — as well as four other contests — below.  Minnesota...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game. Padilla completed 18 passes on 28 attempts.

Week 11 scouting notebook | No. 20 Iowa faces Minnesota

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The No. 20 Iowa football team will take on Minnesota this Saturday with a new quarterback under center. Iowa and Minnesota are in the middle of a current four-way tie for the Big Ten West Division....

The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle up before a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 11

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

Daily Iowan Sports Reporter Chris Werner ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 11 conference contest in the 11th edition of Around the Big Ten this season. Here are the...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson runs the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

One-on-one with Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The Daily Iowan: So, is there a story behind the bee earrings you wear? Keagan Johnson: I don’t really have a crazy story about that. I went to the mall with my mom back home. We were shopping...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss slated to resume career-best season against Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 11, 2021

As wide receiver Drew Carswell navigates his way into the north end zone at Kinnick Stadium from four yards out to score a touchdown and give Pittsburgh a 24-3 lead over Iowa, an 11-year-old Riley...