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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 defensive back Matt Hankins and linebacker Jack Campbell celebrate a turnover during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Iowa football’s Hankins named Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Player of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 14, 2021

Iowa football’s Matt Hankins was named Jim Thorpe Award Defensive Player of the Week Thursday. The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame bestowed the honor upon Hankins following his five-tackle performance...

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Goldpark to bring new indie-rock sound to Iowa City

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 14, 2021

Alternative, rock, indie, and pop — Goldpark’s genre is one that many can enjoy, and they’re bringing it to Iowa City this weekend. On Oct. 15, Nashville-based alternative-rock band Goldpark will...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson, CEO of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Suresh Gunasekaran, Board of Regents President Mike Richards, and others break ground with shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony at the North Liberty University of Iowa hospitals and clinics construction site on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

UIHC breaks ground on North Liberty facility

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 14, 2021

University of Iowa officials, Board of Regents members, and Gov. Kim Reynolds celebrated breaking ground on a new UIHC facility in North Liberty on Thursday.  “The campus will be providing significant...

Retired Naval officer, Michael Franken speaks to supporters at the law office of Iowa City attorney Jim Larew on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. After forty years of service in the Navy, Franken is stepping down to pursue a campaign for senator.

Mike Franken enters race for Grassley’s Senate seat

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor October 14, 2021

Another Democratic challenger has entered the race to unseat seven-term Sen. Chuck Grassley.  Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, announced his bid for the Senate on Thursday. Franken ran for...

Iowa right side Courtney Buzzerio spikes the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Iowa volleyball swept by Illinois

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

Iowa volleyball’s quest for its first Big Ten win of the season continues to be an uphill battle. The Hawkeyes were swept by Illinois on Wednesday in Champaign, Illinois, extending their losing...

University of Iowa student Brian Niles practices during a Queer Horror Festival rehearsal at the MacVey Theatre at the University of Iowa on Wednesday Oct. 13, 2021.

UI Theatre celebrate LGBTQ+ identities with Queer Horror Festival

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 13, 2021

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts will present its first Queer Horror Festival this weekend — a production showcasing five short theatrical pieces written and directed entirely by LGBTQ+...

Pat Heiden calls the session to order during the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.

Johnson County excluded workers to receive $2 million in federal funding

Cooper Worth, News Reporter October 13, 2021

Excluded workers in Johnson County who were ineligible for previous COVID-19 relief are set to receive $2 million of the $29.3 million in the county’s federal American Rescue Plan funding. The...

Dr. Eugene Takle, Director of the Climate Science Program at Iowa State University, speaks at the 2021 Climate Statement over zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.

Iowa Climate Statement recommends stronger electric infrastructure

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter October 13, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research is recommending better electrical infrastructure after the 2020 derecho and future natural disasters. At a Wednesday...

Letter to the Editor | Vote Jason Glass for Iowa City City Council

Letter to the Editor | Vote Jason Glass for Iowa City City Council

October 13, 2021

Your vote is important, and we ask you to cast your ballot Nov. 2 for Jason Glass for Iowa City City Council. Iowa City needs strong, sensible leadership, and we believe Jason Glass is the right...

The University of Iowa’s multicultural block party by Slater hall on Tuesday Oct. 12th from 5-8pm during homecoming week. The block party was hosted by the cultural centers. A few of the many activities included were henna, bracelets and origami.

Homecoming Council and multicultural centers host Multicultural Block Party

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter October 13, 2021

Featuring a bounce house, llamas, henna, and origami, the University of Iowa’s Homecoming Council and multicultural centers collaborated to bring awareness to the UI’s campus cultural centers at...