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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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The House of DOTŁ’IZHI is a jewelry and an indigenous people art gallery owned by Alicia and located in Iowa City opening on Monday, November 1st.

Iowa City’s first Indigenous woman-owned business fuses art, fashion, tradition, and healing

Maddie Johnston, Arts Editor October 28, 2021

Artist and designer Alicia Velasquez maneuvered her new space on Kirkwood Avenue swiftly and intentionally, finalizing the last details for her store’s opening on Monday. The Apache woman, dressed...

DITV Sports: HawksTalk Episode 4

Michael Merrick, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins forces Colorado State tight end Trey McBride out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes limited the star Rams tight end to six catches on 12 targets for 59 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, power rankings for Week 9

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 28, 2021

Ahead of No. 9 Iowa’s road contest with Wisconsin, The Daily Iowan Assistant Sports Editor Chloe Peterson ranked all 14 Big Ten football teams and previewed every Week 9 conference contest in Around...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball away during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

On the Line: Daily Iowan football staff picks Week 9 games

DI Staff October 28, 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-Wisconsin matchup — as well as four other contests — below. No....

Oct 16, 2021; San Pedro, Calif., USA; Cargo ships wait to be off loaded at the Port of Los Angeles. Supply chain issues have caused shortages of goods throughout the country with cargo ships waiting off shore in Southern California to off-load. (Robert Hanashiro/USA TODAY)

Opinion | Iowa, inflation, and the supply chain

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist October 28, 2021

The inflation that this country is facing is still transitory, meaning temporary. However, the recent forecasts by the Federal Reserve have led many economists to  believe that because of the stress...

Kid Captain Madison Williams serves as an inspiration for those around her

Kid Captain Madison Williams serves as an inspiration for those around her

Hannah Pinski, Opinions and Amplify Editor October 28, 2021

Madison Williams is a people person. The 9-year-old is involved in Girls Scouts, enjoys singing and dancing, and loves to give hugs. So, when her parents Stephanie and Kevin Williams told her she...

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

The Daily Iowan: We'll start with the fans. Would you rather play in front of a striped crowd, a blackout, or all gold? Kyler Schott: Gotta go with blackout. I think it just sets a different tempo. DI:...

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Above a set of doors and below a picture of Iowa’s iconic pregame swarm, a sentence is spelled out in gold lettering on top of a black background inside the practice field at the Hansen Football...

Letter to the Editor | Megan Alter is the female leadership Iowa City needs

Letter to the Editor | Megan Alter is the female leadership Iowa City needs

October 28, 2021

Megan Alter is what female leadership in our community looks like, and Iowa City needs female leaders. I am so excited for Megan’s bid to run for Iowa City City Council. I have had the distinct honor...

Guest Opinion | What you should do before you sign an apartment lease

Guest Opinion | What you should do before you sign an apartment lease

October 28, 2021

It’s fall in Iowa City, which means voting, raking leaves, and signing leases for the 2022-2023 lease period. Iowa City is notorious for early lease signing, so it’s a good time to review some...

Karaoke Night is shown at El Ray’s in Iowa City, IA on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021.  (Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

“An Elray’s Halloween Experience” will feature five Iowa City musicians

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter October 28, 2021

Halloween is near, which means costumed college students will be flooding downtown Iowa City this weekend, looking for something to do. Luckily for them, Elray’s will be hosting “An Elray’s Halloween...