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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Megan Alter poses for a portrait in the Daily Iowan conference room on Oct. 7.

Editorial | Daily Iowan Editorial Board endorses Megan Alter for City Council

DI Editorial Board October 12, 2021

When voters send in their ballots or go to the booths in city elections this November, they will be choosing from three candidates to fill two open at-large seats for the Iowa City City Council —...

Former president Donald Trump addresses attendees during his "Save America" rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Photos: Trump rally in Des Moines

Cecilia Shearon, Photojournalist October 12, 2021

Iowa celebrates the first goal of the game scored by midfielder Hailey Rydberg during a soccer game between Iowa and Maryland at the UI Soccer Complex on Sept. 30, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 2-1.

Photos: Iowa soccer vs. Maryland

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist October 12, 2021

Iowa middle back Bltyhe Rients and setter Jenna Splitt attempt to block the ball 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.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Michigan State

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist October 12, 2021

Steve Swenka moves hay with a pitchfork at Double G Angus Farms in Tiffin on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. Swenka said the hay gets blown around and needs to be reorganized.

Iowa agricultural community to benefit from grant expanding mental health programs

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor October 12, 2021

The phone number for the Iowa Concern Hotline, a hotline dedicated to providing mental health support to farmers, is 800-447-1985. The last four digits symbolize a year during one of Iowa’s largest...

Lillian Poulsen poses for a portrait in her apartment in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021.

Students share ‘coming out’ experiences, celebrating LGBTQ+ history month

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter October 12, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article includes mentions of sexual assault. I was 12 when I first thought I might be gay. I had just finished watching the "Starships" music video, which featured a semi-naked...

A hawk from the Iowa Raptor Project rests on a handler’s hand during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Hawks, other raptors attend games at Kinnick to boost conservation education efforts

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor October 12, 2021

Fans may have noticed more than one bird, besides Herky, present on Duke Slater Field this football season — two red-tailed hawks and a peregrine falcon have joined the Hawkeyes. Game day is filled...

Holley, Iowa field hockey in pursuit of history

Holley, Iowa field hockey in pursuit of history

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

Ellie Holley has never been much of a goal-scorer. Before Iowa field hockey’s 2021-22 campaign kicked off, the fifth-year senior midfielder had never scored more than four goals in a season. This...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw the ball 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. Penix threw for 156 yards.

Big Ten notebook: Indiana’s Penix Jr. week-to-week, Gophers’ Potts out for season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2021

Indiana junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is week-to-week after suffering a shoulder injury against Penn State Oct. 2.  Penix Jr. went down in the third quarter after separating the AC joint...

Iowa women’s basketball looking to be a Big Ten contender

Iowa women’s basketball looking to be a Big Ten contender

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball is returning all five of its starters for the 2021-22 season, but the Hawkeyes aren’t the only team in the Big Ten with a strong veteran lineup. Reigning Big Ten regular...

Burge Market Place is seen on Monday Oct. 11, 2021. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Housing and Dining struggles to staff on-campus jobs

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter October 12, 2021

The University of Iowa is facing a campus-wide staffing shortage this semester. University Housing and Dining is especially feeling the effects of the shortage. A majority of University Housing...

Iowa women’s golfer Klara Wildhaber battling driver problems

Iowa women’s golfer Klara Wildhaber battling driver problems

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

In her own words, Iowa women’s golfer Klara Wildhaber “couldn’t get the ball off the tee,” with her driver. Wildhaber fired a career-worst 9-over-par 81 in the opening round of the Badger...