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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI faces shrinking talent pool, significant market challenges as the pandemic continues

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 13, 2021

The University of Iowa faces a shrinking talent pool of potential workers as the pandemic continues. The significant market challenges the UI is experiencing are the same ones occurring across all...

Asian nurse taking care of mature male patient sitting on wheelchair in hospital. Young woman and old man wearing surgical face mask for protection of The COVID pandemic. Girl talking to elderly man.

Opinion | Service jobs teach college students valuable lessons

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist October 13, 2021

College students with the time to work should consider service jobs — any job that provides a service to others. These jobs, like tutoring and nursing, can teach students to think about others...

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

Heartlanders’ Zmolek returns to Iowa to kick off pro hockey career

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

Riese Zmolek hasn’t ice skated in Iowa in nearly four years. The last time he did so, he was playing for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders — a junior team in the United States Hockey League. Now,...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras passes the ball 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. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Ken O’Keefe, Iowa football quarterbacks preparing for stout Purdue defense

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 13, 2021

Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe is focused on the little things. The fundamentals. The monotonous. “The next thing that’s going to be important are the fundamentals,” O’Keefe said...

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Switching surfaces: How Xtream Arena’s floor changes during hockey season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

From volleyball to hockey and wrestling to concerts, Xtream Arena in Coralville can host a variety of different activities on its floor. Occasionally, the staff at the venue must switch from ice to...

Iowa defender, Sara Wheaton, and Penn State midfielder, Payton Lineman, fight for the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer set for Nebraska and Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

Iowa soccer is keeping an upbeat mentality heading into a two-game weekend, despite losing its last two matches and falling to 2-4 in the Big Ten Conference standings But after playing five of the...

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Ops Blog | What’s going on with Iowa redistricting?

DI Opinions Staff October 13, 2021

Sophie Stover (Opinions Contributor) – Last week, Iowa Senate Republicans rejected the first map proposed by the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency. How do we feel about this move, and what’s...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is displayed on Wednesday, April 7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UI Health Care, Iowa Attorney General’s Office announce statewide opioid treatment program, funded by $3.8 million settlement

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 13, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care is teaming up with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to develop a statewide opioid treatment program using $3.8 million in settlement funds. The program will use...

A University of Iowa faculty council meeting is held at the University Capitol Centre in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Executive order requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, workplace safety protocols could impact UI faculty

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 13, 2021

The University of Iowa Faculty Council is awaiting administrative action after a Sept. 9 executive order from President Joe Biden required COVID-19 vaccinations for federal contractor employees by...

Regan Smock, president of Undergraduate Student Government, addresses Senators during the Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Sept. 7 2021.

USG appoints Omar Mustafa interim Speaker Pro Tempore

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 12, 2021

Omar Mustafa was appointed interim Speaker Pro Tempore of the Undergraduate Student Government during Tuesday night’s meeting. Mustafa’s appointment comes after the previous speaker pro tempore,...

Michigan State outside hitter Biamba Kabengele hits the ball towards Iowa middle back Hannah Clayton and right side Courtney Buzzerio during a volleyball game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Carver Hawkeye Arena on Oct. 1, 2021. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 3 sets to 0.

Iowa volleyball set for two Big Ten foes

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

Iowa volleyball will travel to Champaign this week to face off against Illinois for the second time this season. The Hawkeyes first played Illinois Sept. 22 in their Big Ten opener, falling in five...

Customers order at The Java House located on East Washington Street on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Iowa City cafes see boost in customers during midterm period

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 12, 2021

Local cafes are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic this midterm season. When exactly midterm exams fall on the calendar at the University of Iowa vary between courses, but typically they are...