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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

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball 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 had nine assists.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball handles New Hampshire

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball started the 2021-22 season with a victory as it took down New Hampshire, 93-50. Sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark, a preseason first-team All-American, finished...

University of Iowa library studies graduate student working towards getting her masters Diane Ray poses for a portrait on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Ray has an art exhibit called “Art to Eat” on display now in special collections in the main library on campus, where she works.

Student Spotlight: Master’s student co-curates culinary archives exhibit

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter November 9, 2021

When University of Iowa graduate student Diane Ray was finishing up cataloging manuscripts from the Szathmary Culinary Collection, a cookbook collection in the UI library's archives, the curator of archives...

Truman State center Alison Thomas gets stopped by Iowa forward Logan Cook and guard Caitlin Clark 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. Thomas shot 1-2 in the field with six points.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball shows stout defense in season-opening victory

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2021

Throughout the offseason, Iowa women’s basketball emphasized defense. The Hawkeyes finished the 2020-21 336th out of 336 Division I teams in scoring defense, allowing 80.6 points per game. Iowa...

An employee at Bread Garden, a grocery store in Iowa City bags a customer's groceries on April 18th, 2017. Bread Garden offers a small discount for customers who bring their own bags.

Opinion | Iowa’s outdated, irresponsible legislation is contributing to the degradation of the environment

Grace Hildahl, Opinions Contributor November 9, 2021

When Katy Perry sang, “Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind wanting to start again?” many thought of it as a touching line or were possibly concerned for her emotional well-being. However,...

Iowa offense huddles up before lining up the line of scrimmage 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. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football team jumps two spots to No. 20 in College Football Playoff rankings

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 9, 2021

The Iowa football team jumped up two spots to No. 20 in the second College Football Playoff rankings of the season, which were released on Tuesday night. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 17-12, in Evanston...

Nelson Brands

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 9, 2021

Fresh off a team national championship in 2020-21, Iowa men’s wrestling will return to the mat and kick off the 2021-22 season with a dual against Princeton Nov. 19. All 10 of Iowa’s 2020-21 starters...

Abe Assad

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

At the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s annual media day on Oct. 27, head coach Tom Brands said the Hawkeyes have options to choose from when it comes to their 184-pound starter. “We have a returning...

Iowa forward Zach Remers and Toledo forward John Albert chase after the puck during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleyes at the Xtreme Arena in Coralville, IA on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Walleyes defeated the Heartlanders 5-2.

Floridians making difference for Iowa Heartlanders

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

Two skaters with a Florida connection are making an impact on the Iowa Heartlanders eight games into their inaugural season.  Defenseman Jeff Solow and forward Zach Remers were largely unknown to Heartlanders...

Pat Heiden calls the session to order during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.

‌Johnson County Board of Supervisors finalizes American Rescue Plan projects ahead of approval

Cooper Worth, News Reporter November 9, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is continuing to whittle down the proposed American Rescue Plan projects for the fiscal 2022-2023 county budget. The supervisors, along with county staff and...