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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

The Daily Iowan

A volunteer reader speaks during a public reading of War and Peace on the Ped Mall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. As part of the Iowa City Book Festival, readings will continue on the Ped Mall for three days.

Annual Iowa City Book Festival returns with new hybrid format

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 19, 2021

For 13 years, the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature has hosted the Iowa City Book Festival to celebrate the local literary community, especially its pool of talented authors.  This year’s festival...

The Black and Goal'd Remix Tailgate returns for 2021 football season

The Black and Goal’d Remix Tailgate returns for 2021 football season

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter October 19, 2021

The substance-free Black and Goal'd Remix Tailgate is back after a year without tailgating. During the 2019 football season, the Black and Goal'd Remix Tailgate Committee held two substance-free tailgates.  In...

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.

John Deere strike shows signs of changing tides in labor market, labor leaders say

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor October 19, 2021

As the United Auto Worker strike at John Deere plants across Iowa and the U.S. reaches its sixth day, Iowa City labor leaders and experts said the strike is part of a larger movement of workers demanding...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema listens to a question during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten notebook | Franklin and Bielema talk to reporters, league receivers transfer

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 19, 2021

The 2021 college football season hasn’t been kind to the University of Illinois. The Fighting Illini are currently 2-5. From Sept. 4-25, they suffered through a four-game losing streak. Illinois’...

Members of the Iowa City Community School District Board listen to members of the crowd during an Iowa City Community School District meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Members of the audience argued for and against a mask mandate within the school district.

Iowa City schools looking to provide rapid COVID-19 tests for students

Cooper Worth, News Reporter October 18, 2021

Iowa City Community School District has submitted a request to the state to provide COVID-19 tests for its students and faculty. ICCSD will collaborate, if the request is accepted, with the state's...

Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 6

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 18, 2021

Multiple former Iowa football stars contributed to their respective squads during the Week 6 NFL slate. While former Hawkeye tight ends Noah Fant and TJ Hockenson made waves in the passing game,...

University of Iowa Technology Institute receives grant from Epic Games

University of Iowa Technology Institute receives grant from Epic Games

Cooper Worth, News Reporter October 18, 2021

The University of Iowa’s virtual human interface is being studied to potentially make video games more realistic. Researchers at the UI’s Technology Institute received a $100,000 Epic MegaGrant...

Big city theater enthusiast rediscovers passion in Iowa City

Big city theater enthusiast rediscovers passion in Iowa City

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter October 18, 2021

For Lisa Kelly, the theater is home. For the last eight years, Kelly has worked with graduate students at the University of Iowa, helping them learn presentation and networking skills and prepare for...

The Coralville Lake is seen in Coralville, Iowa, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (Bing Lovan/ The Daily Iowan)

Local nonprofit seeks Coralville Lake and Dam restoration

Simone Garza, News Reporter October 18, 2021

A local nonprofit and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have identified that the human-constructed Coralville Lake may soon vanish because of sedimentary buildup along its dam and basin. The Friends...

Former President Donald Trump endorses Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley during Donald Trump’s “Save America” rally in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Chuck Grassley has been an Iowa Senator since 1981. (Cecilia Shearon/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | The GOP need moderates in 2022

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist October 18, 2021

If you thought America saw the last of former President Donald Trump, think again. Trump has reentered the national spotlight months after losing his presidency.  Trump’s current agenda includes...

Candace Chong Mui Ngam poses for a portrait near the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Ask the Author: Candace Chong Mui Ngam

Cassandra Parsons, Arts Reporter October 18, 2021

Candace Chong Mui Ngam is an award-winning playwright from Hong Kong, China, and a current writer-in-residence in the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program. Her works include Wild Boar,...

Northwestern celebrates a point scored during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Northwestern

Larry Phan, Photojournalist October 18, 2021