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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 City Council Candidate Jason Glass poses for a portrait during an interview on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021.

Letter to the Editor | Vote Krista Burrus and Jason Glass

October 20, 2021

Serving in public office is an onerous task that requires making personal sacrifices and taking blistering criticism for the greater good of the community.  Thankfully, there are a number of good...

Letter to the Editor | Vote Hai Huynh for Coralville City Council

Letter to the Editor | Vote Hai Huynh for Coralville City Council

October 20, 2021

I’ve lived in Coralville for 27 years. The town has reinvented itself during that time. The mall isn’t new anymore, Iowa River Landing is a beautiful attraction, and Applebee’s sits where I rented...

Iowa outside hitter Addie VanderWeide bumps the ball during the volleyball game between Iowa and Purdue at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Purdue defeated Iowa 3-0.

Iowa volleyball to face No. 9 Nebraska, Northwestern

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 20, 2021

On Sept. 25, Iowa volleyball was swept by Nebraska in Lincoln. Since then, the Hawkeyes haven’t won a single set in their last seven matches. The Hawkeyes were simply overpowered by the Cornhuskers...

DITV Sports: Campus feels down after disappointing loss

Julia Richards, DITV Assistant News Director October 20, 2021

At Large Janice Weiner speaks at the Iowa City City Council Meeting at the Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Johnson County sees decrease in COVID-19 cases over the past week

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 19, 2021

Across Johnson County, COVID-19 cases have decreased, but health professionals are continuing to promote vaccinations and mask-wearing. “We continue to promote vaccines and provide the off-site...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel goes low to return a ball during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis prepares to host ITA Central Regional Championships

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 19, 2021

The University of Iowa women’s tennis team will host the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s annual women’s central regional championship this week. Competition will begin Wednesday at the Hawkeye...

Players move around the arena during the Heartlanders first practice on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Iowa Heartlanders notebook: Hockey club coming together before first game

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 19, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders are in their second week of practice, as they prep for their first game on Friday at Xtream Arena against the Kansas City Mavericks.  Head coach Gerry Fleming and players...

Graphic by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher/Photo By Jake Miash

Iowa City community leaders look back at how their activism has evolved over a year after Black Lives Matter protests

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor October 19, 2021

Those who were in Iowa City during summer 2020 remember nights of chanting and marching. Crowds that reached a peak of nearly 2,000 walked through the streets, bearing “Black Lives Matter” and...

Bruce Teague: “Being engaged with the community is vital”

October 19, 2021

Mayor Bruce Teague recalled that the second he heard about George Floyd’s death, he joined with three other elected officials and a pastor to create Speak Up, Speak Out, a series of listening sessions...

Mazahir Salih: “I want to work on all the issues”

October 19, 2021

Mazahir Salih, mayor pro tem of Iowa City, said racial injustice always concerned her not just as a Black community leader, but also as a Black woman. For others, she said, it took the death of George...

Photo illustration by Raquele Decker.

Johnson County officials advise on trick-or-treating safely

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter October 19, 2021

As Halloween approaches, Johnson County officials and community workers are preparing the community to remain safe and healthy. Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases...