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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 center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Linderbaum, Moss, Shudak earn AP All-America honors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 13, 2021

Iowa football's Tyler Linderbaum, Riley Moss, and Caleb Shudak were named All-Americans by the Associated Press Monday. Linderbaum — a center and Rimington Trophy winner — made the first team....

Students rehearse for the Collaborative Performance at the Visual Arts Building in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

UI ‘Collaborative Performance’ expanded the creativity of students through partnership

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter December 12, 2021

In the world of performing arts, creativity is key. At the University of Iowa, the “Collaborative Performance” course allows upper-level performing arts students to showcase their individual style...

Emma Gordon leads the women’s one-mile run early during the Jimmy Grant Invitational meet at the Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Members of Drake, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Iowa and Wisconsin were featured at the meet.

Photos: Jimmy Grant Invitational track & field meet

Gabby Drees and Braden Ersnt December 12, 2021

The University of Iowa Hawkeyes Track and Field team hosted teams consisting of Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Drake, Wisconsin and unattached competitors on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. The teams competed...

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Opinion | Shame should not stop transparency about COVID-19

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist December 12, 2021

As COVID-19 cases rise in Iowa, it’s important to be cognizant of symptoms and transparent with the people around you to limit the spread of the virus. At the beginning of the semester in one...

The City Circle Theatre Company performed the musical Matilda in a dress rehearsal at the Coralville Center for the Preforming Arts in Coralville, Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

City Circle’s ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ presented a beautiful set and a believable cast

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter December 12, 2021

From an admired children’s book, to a beloved childhood movie, to a show-stopping Broadway production, Matildahas always held a special place in the world of entertainment. This weekend, City Circle...

Veronica Cano, a criminalist with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, explains the process used to isolate and purify DNA in helping to identify remains of deceased victims.

Avoid at-home genetic tests this holiday season, health experts say

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter December 12, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care experts recommend avoiding giving genetic test kits as gifts because of potential unwelcome health-related insights and other surprises. Direct-to-consumer genetic...

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Iowa City business owner knits winter apparel for K-12 students, Domestic Violence Intervention Program

Sam Knupp, News Reporter December 12, 2021

Edyie Stika, owner of the Knitting Shoppe, is helping Iowa City residents stay warm this year. Stika has owned the Knitting Shoppe on Muscatine Avenue for 35 years. For that same amount of time,...

University of Iowa weight throwers Nia Britt and Amanda Howe high five each other during the Jimmy Grant Invitational track meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Members Drake, Northern Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin were featured at the meet.

Iowa track and field competes in first meet of season

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 12, 2021

Iowa men’s and women’s track and field kicked off the season on Saturday at the Jimmy Grant Invitational. Iowa played host to the Wisconsin, Northern Iowa, and Drake men and women, as well as...

Iowa’s Kennedy Gilbertson competes in the 200-yard freestyle during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Gilbertson won the event with a time of 1:53.92. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 159-133.

Iowa women’s swim and dive blown out by Iowa State

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter December 12, 2021

Iowa State defeated Iowa women’s swim and dive, 191-79, Friday evening at Beyer Hall Pool In Ames. The Hawkeyes are now 0-4 on the season, and the Cyclones' overall record improved to 5-1. Iowa...

Heartlander forwards Joe Widmar and Yuki Miura rush to gain control of the puck after a face-off at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Toledo Walleye at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders, 4-0.

Iowa Heartlanders post comeback victory, win series against Toledo Walleye

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 12, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders took down the ECHL Central Division-leading Toledo Walleye for the second consecutive game on Saturday night. Going into the third period at Xtream Arena, Iowa was down, 2-0....

Heartlander defenseman Riese Zmolek and Walleye center Conlan Keenan watch as the puck nears the Heartlander’s net at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Toledo Walleye at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. Keenan scored one goal. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders, 4-0.

Iowa Heartlanders’ defense steps up in weekend victories

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 12, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders were shorthanded defensively in their Friday and Saturday matchups against the Toledo Walleye. Nevertheless, Iowa’s defense let up just two goals each game to help lead the...