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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

University of Iowa Professor David Ryfe poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

Associate Dean for the Natural, Mathematical, and Social Sciences search: David Ryfe to focus on communication, faculty support, retention

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor November 2, 2021

Current director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication David Ryfe provided a “toolkit for change” based on communication between faculty and the University of Iowa administration during...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers held Goodson to 27 yards on 13 carries. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes look to get rushing attack going

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 2, 2021

A message that Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz delivered to the Hawkeyes this week is sticking with starting quarterback Spencer Petras. In back-to-back losses to Michigan and Penn State in the middle...

United Auto Workers picket outside of John Deere Des October 14, 2021: Moines Works in Ankeny, Iowa. The Deere workers' strike began at midnight.

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Editorial | Workers are taking their power back

DI Editorial Board November 2, 2021

The phenomena known as Striketober and the Great Resignation show that workers finally have the leverage to demand fair wages and decent treatment from their employers. Workers at several John Deere...

Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Bohannan represents the 85th district in Johnson county.

Rita Hart endorses Christina Bohannan for Congress

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 2, 2021

Rita Hart, former state representative and the 2020 Democratic Congressional candidate who lost in Iowa’s current 2nd Congressional District by six votes, endorsed Democratic state Rep. Christina...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with Big Ten Network football analyst Gerry DiNardo during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten football notebook: Indiana starts true freshman at QB, Frost talks job security

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2021

Indiana will start its true freshman quarterback, Donaven McCulley, for the second consecutive game, head coach Tom Allen announced Monday. McCulley was originally expected to redshirt for the 2021...

Former Vice President Mike Pence addresses a crowd during a Young Americans for Freedom event at the Iowa Memorial Union main lounge on Nov. 1, 2021. Pence was the main speaker at the event. Pence gave a speech about protecting the United States Constitution from the current administration’s left-leaning values.

Mike Pence praises Iowa’s protection of conservative priorities during UI visit

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 1, 2021

Former Vice President Mike Pence encouraged Iowans to prioritize protecting the Constitution and said the Biden administration’s economic and social policies were failing on Monday night.  Young...

A couple dozen students protested against former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to the University of Iowa.

UI students demonstrate outside Pence speech

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 1, 2021

A couple dozen students stood outside of the Iowa Memorial Union before, during, and after former Vice President Mike Pence’s speech on Monday night. The demonstrators used signs, chalk and chants...

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Ask the Author: Amy Butcher

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter November 1, 2021

Amy Butcher is the director of creative writing and an associate professor of English at Ohio Wesleyan University. She earned her MFA from the University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program in 2012....

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New City High inclusion club to help create friendships

Simone Garza, News Reporter November 1, 2021

Iowa City High School is looking to push forward inclusivity through friendships. To do so, they’ve established the Iowa City Community Inclusion Club, formerly known as Best Buddies. The nonprofit...

A pack of Big Grove’s newest drink, “Greener State of Mind” is shown at Big Grove in Iowa City, IA on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

Big Grove Brewery, Green State Credit Union create beer to help water quality in Iowa

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter November 1, 2021

Big Grove partnered with Green State Credit Union to create a beer that would give back to the state in an influential way. All proceeds raised by the beer, named ‘Greener State of Mind,’ will...