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

Respiratory illness cases climb, health experts recommend COVID-19, flu vaccines

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter October 25, 2021

Testing centers and public health experts in Johnson County are seeing more cases of other respiratory illnesses compared to last year as COVID-19 cases decrease in the county but remain high. Johnson...

A new University of Iowa Merchandise store, located on Clinton St. is seen on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021.

Opinion | Shop local for the holidays

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist October 25, 2021

Have you started holiday shopping yet? It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. The holiday season will be extra...

Rally attendees hold flags representing various Native American tribes during the decolonization rally on the Pentacrest on Monday, Oct. 15, 2019. The rally featured speakers and music.

Opinion | Educate yourself on Iowa’s Native American history

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist October 25, 2021

November is Native American Heritage Month, and it’s important to spend time educating ourselves on Native American history. Growing up, my knowledge of Native American history was limited to the...

Iowa swimmers sing the fight song after a meet against the University of Northern Iowa  at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. After cutting four sports at the end of the 2020-21 academic year, the university of Iowa athletics department reinstated women’s swimming and diving in February. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes 159-133.

Iowa women’s swim and dive falls to Nebraska in Lincoln

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

Nebraska soundly defeated the University of Iowa women’s swimming team at the Devaney Center Natatorium in Lincoln Saturday, 193-59. Fifty-nine is the Hawkeyes’ lowest point total of the year....

Letter to the Editor | Jason Glass is the right choice for Iowa City City Council

Letter to the Editor | Jason Glass is the right choice for Iowa City City Council

October 24, 2021

On or before Nov. 2, we will have the opportunity to vote for Iowa City City Council candidates. Before you go to the polls, we ask you to consider whether our community is best served by seven council...

Letter to the Editor | Jason Glass is getting my vote for Iowa City City Council

Letter to the Editor | Jason Glass is getting my vote for Iowa City City Council

October 24, 2021

Jason Glass will get my one and only vote for the Iowa City City Council, and here is why. In November 2009, I was elected to the Iowa City Council. I’ll step down in December having worked with...

Special Collections is seen at the University of Iowa Main Library Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Opinion | It’s time for a much-needed renovation of the Main Library

Grace Hildahl, Opinions Contributor October 24, 2021

Did you know the third floor of the the University of Iowa Main Library holds hundreds of thousands of dollars and centuries worth of time in relics collected throughout history? The UI Department...

Guest Opinion | Doctor is in: Breast Health: Self-Awareness is Important for All Ages

Guest Opinion | Doctor is in: Breast Health: Self-Awareness is Important for All Ages

October 24, 2021

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most diagnosed type of cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in women, in the U.S.  In honor of breast...

A poster for the Grand Inquisitor is seen before the show at the Riverside Theatre in Iowa City Saturday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Riverside Theatre presents ‘The Grand Inquisitor’ in Main Library exhibit

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter October 24, 2021

The traditional theater experience is stripped away in Riverside Theatre’s production of The Grand Inquisitor. After opening last weekend and finishing out performances this upcoming weekend,...

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.

Iowa football’s special teams consistent throughout first half of season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

Iowa football’s special teams unit has been the X-factor for the Hawkeyes this season. Sixth-year senior kicker Caleb Shudak has converted on 11 of his 13 field goal attempts this season, and...

Iowa's Mac McClear drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear returns to form

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear had a stellar sophomore season last spring, claiming the individual medalist title at the Big Ten Tournament. The conference tournament was McClear’s second individual...

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Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

There’s no doubt in my mind that Iowa women’s basketball is going to be successful this season. The Hawkeyes are returning all five starters and 99 percent of their scoring on an offense that scored...