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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

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Coltin Ball and Katie Westermeyer are shown answering questions from Daily Iowan journalist Sam Knupp about the Iowa City elections in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.(Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

UI students largely unaware of local election

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 26, 2021

Some University of Iowa students are planning to vote in the upcoming Iowa City City Council and school board election, but many are unaware of the election being held next week. UI student Jan...

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One Community, One Book initiative celebrates 20 years

Simone Garza, News Reporter October 26, 2021

One Community, One Book, an initiative established to spread awareness of social justice in the University of Iowa and Iowa City communities, is celebrating its 20th year. Since 2001, One Community,...

City Councilor Janice Weiner accepts a ballet from a voter during early voting polls at the Old Capitol Mall on Oct. 26, 2021. The opportunity to vote early and in person started on Oct. 13, 2021.

New voting rules cause absentee ballot headaches for auditors

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor October 26, 2021

New deadlines for absentee ballots are creating hang-ups for some counties, including Johnson County. A law signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in March shortened Iowa’s early voting period from...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Reports of violent crime declined in Iowa City in 2020

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 26, 2021

Reported violent crimes in Iowa increased this year to the highest level since 2018, but the rate in Iowa City went down over the same year. The rate of reported violent crimes in the state of Iowa...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa Health Care adds Moderna and J&J vaccines to employee booster program

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter October 26, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics added Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccines to the booster program for UI Health Care faculty and staff on Friday. On Friday,...

Members of the United Auto Workers strike outside of the John Deere Engine Works plant on Ridgeway Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa, on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. About 10,000 UAW workers have gone on strike against John Deere since Thursday at plants in Iowa, Illinois and Kansas.

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Opinion | Support workers and labor unions

Sophie Stover, Opinions Contributor October 26, 2021

Even during a nationwide labor movement, Republicans consistently prove that the party is anti-union and anti-workers’ rights. Over 10,000 workers at John Deere went on strike for a fair contract,...

Former president Donald Trump addresses attendees during his "Save America" rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Opinion | Democrats do what Republican constituents want

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist October 26, 2021

Recently, former president Donald Trump held a rally in Iowa, where The Daily Iowan spoke with several crowd members about what they wanted to see accomplished on his agenda. And, it occurred to me...

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Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 26, 2021

Time to be frank, Iowa hoops fans. Your team isn’t making the NCAA tournament this season. And the worst part is, the Hawkeyes know they aren’t going to be good this year. Do I actually know...

Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golfer Paula Miranda ends successful fall season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 26, 2021

Iowa women’s golf head coach Megan Menzel didn’t have much of a chance to see freshman Paula Miranda play in person during the recruiting process. COVID-19 restrictions prevented Menzel from...

Iowa players celebrate the win after the field hockey game between No.1 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 2-1 in double overtime and a shootout.(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

No. 1 Iowa field hockey creating special season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 26, 2021

Expectations were high for Iowa field hockey ahead of the 2021-22 season. The Hawkeyes started the year ranked third in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s preseason poll. Iowa sat...

Here Lies Man performs at Gabe's as part of the Witching Hour Festival on Friday, October 12, 2018. Former member of Afrobeat collective Antibalas, Marcos Garcia released his first project for Here Lies Man in 2017.

Witching Hour 2021 to bring creative experience for artists and audiences

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter October 26, 2021

Ever been curious about the creative processes behind fascinating artwork, or wanted to explore art and its messages from start to finish? The annual Witching Hour Festival invites the community to...