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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa celebrates a goal during the first quarter of a field hockey game between Iowa and Penn State on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 4-0.

No. 1 Iowa field hockey topples No. 2 Michigan in penalty shootout

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 15, 2021

For the first time in Iowa field hockey history, fans rushed Grant Field following the No. 1 Hawkeyes’ win over No. 2 Michigan Friday afternoon. Iowa and Michigan came into the matchup undefeated...

Iowa forward Alyssa Walker goes to kick the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa 2-1.

Iowa soccer downs Nebraska in comeback

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 15, 2021

Iowa soccer allowed three goals in the first 40 minutes of its match against Nebraska on Thursday night. But that wasn’t a problem for the Hawkeyes. Iowa completed its largest comeback in program...

Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts attempts to intercept a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Where to watch Saturday’s Iowa-Purdue Homecoming game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 15, 2021

There is only one more game until the Hawkeyes make it to their bye week. But the Boilermakers are in the way before they get there. No. 2 Iowa is hosting Purdue in a Homecoming matchup at Kinnick...

Lead singer Frank Lopes Jr. douses himself in water to cool himself during a Hobo Johnson concert at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Hobo Johnson has been touring their newest record, “Hobo Johnson Alienates His Fanbase,” which was released on Aug. 1, 2021.

Photos: Hobo Johnson Concert at Gabe’s

Cecilia Shearon, Photojournalist October 15, 2021

Lead singer Frank Lopes Jr. douses himself in water to cool himself during a Hobo Johnson concert at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 14 2021. Hobo Johnson has been touring their newest record, “Hobo Johnson Alienates His Fanbase,” which was released on Aug. 1, 2021. (Cecilia Shearon/The Daily Iowan)

Hobo Johnson & The LoveMakers take on the Iowa City bar scene

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter October 15, 2021

Yesterday’s Hobo Johnson & The LoveMakers concert drew in a line of fans that could be seen halfway up Washington Street by 5:30 p.m. With a collection of poetry, funk, folk and rap music, Hobo Johnson...

DITV Sports: On To the Next Episode 2

Destinee Cook, Sports Director October 15, 2021

Art history books are seen at the UI Art Library in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (Rachel Wagner/The Daily Iowan)

Changes to the UI art history major enables students to explore global and interdisciplinary connections

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 15, 2021

For the first since the 1920s, the University of Iowa’s School of Art and Art History has added a new track to the Art History major track. Before, the only major track was the Iowa Idea, which did...

Former Rep. Dave Loebsack reflects on career in Congress in conversation on future of Democratic Party

Former Rep. Dave Loebsack reflects on career in Congress in conversation on future of Democratic Party

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 14, 2021

Former Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, said America's diverse population and variety of backgrounds makes it impossible for all Democrats or all Republicans to be on board with the same political strategies.  The...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2021. At the interview, Wilson addressed the challenges and highlights she has encountered during her three months of presidency, campus safety, her relationship with the Board of Regents, how the university handled the sexual assault allegations against Phi Gamma Delta, her goals with USG, and more.

Q&A with President Barbara Wilson

DI staff October 14, 2021

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Wednesday for her first interview since assuming office in Jessup Hall. During her first three months on campus, Wilson...

Purdue wide receiver David Bell scores a touchdown during the Iowa football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-20.

Week 7 scouting notebook: No. 2 Iowa takes on Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 14, 2021

The No. 2 Iowa football team will take on Big Ten West foe Purdue on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa will be looking for its Big Ten-leading 13th consecutive win dating back to the 2020 season....