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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI Dance Department to celebrate 40th anniversary at Dance Gala 2021

UI Dance Department to celebrate 40th anniversary at Dance Gala 2021

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 12, 2021

More than 40 students will perform in Hancher Auditorium’s Strauss Recital Hall this coming week to celebrate 40 years of the Dance Gala. Since the Dance Gala’s origin in 1981, the event has...

Pictured on Nov. 3, 2020, Election Day, is Longfellow Elementary School in Iowa City. Longfellow has set up voting booths for voters to cast their ballots. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Get out to vote: Local elections need you

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist October 12, 2021

Do you have a plan for getting out to the polls this November? Seriously, the election is happening next month. If you were unaware of the upcoming municipal election in Iowa City, you are not alone....

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Kirk Ferentz says Iowa fans who booed Penn State injuries ‘smelled a rat’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Kirk Ferentz knows Iowa football fans are smart. So when the Hawkeye faithful in attendance for Iowa’s 23-20 win over Penn State at Kinnick Stadium saw Nittany Lion defensive players repeatedly...

Iowa Head Coach Tom Brands and Associate Coach Terry Brands watch as Iowa’s Austin DeSanto competes against Penn State’s Roman Bravo-Young during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. The Hawkeyes won the Big Ten Title with a team score of 159.5. This is the 37 Big Ten Title in school history.

Iowa men’s wrestling to take on Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field in Texas

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2021

REV Entertainment, in conjunction with Oklahoma State and Iowa Athletics, announced Tuesday that the Cowboy and Hawkeye wrestling programs will face each other at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas,...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins intercepts 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)

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins named Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins has been named the Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week for his performance in Iowa's 23-20 win over Penn State. The senior had previously been named Big Ten Co-Defensive...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss celebrates an interception from teammate Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss out for Purdue game, Terry Roberts to start

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed on Tuesday that starting cornerback Riley Moss is out for the Hawkeyes’ game against Purdue on Saturday because of an injury to his left knee. Moss fell...

Iowa center Payton Sandfort (20) runs a drill during NCAA men's basketball practice, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Sandfort ready to make impact for Iowa men’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

The University of Iowa men’s basketball team’s starting lineup is going to feature at least three new faces this season. The Hawkeyes lost guards Joe Wieskamp and CJ Fredrick and center Luka...

Sep 26, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) celebrates his interception against the Washington Football Team during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 11, 2021

Former Hawkeye football defensive back Micah Hyde recorded his first pick six as a professional Sunday. In the Buffalo Bills’ 38-20 road win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Hyde caught a tipped pass...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel serves the ball during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis team splits up, competes in two events

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 11, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis head coach Sasha Schmid split her roster up to compete in two events last week. Schmid sent sophomore Alexa Noel and senior Samantha Mannix to Charleston, South Carolina, to...

University of Iowa Faculty Athletic Representative Liz Hollingworth, outside of the Hansen Football Performance Center on Sept. 28, 2021.

UI professor helps diversity initiatives for Big Ten Equality Coalition Executive Committee

Cooper Worth, News Reporter October 11, 2021

A University of Iowa professor was appointed to represent the Hawkeyes on the Big Ten Conference’s committee on equality, and she said the committee is working initiatives centered around promoting...

The Climate Fest Community Mural, painted by volunteers, is seen on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. The mural is located on South Gilbert Court.

Iowa City paint-by-number mural spreads climate change awareness

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter October 11, 2021

A new Iowa City mural painted by volunteers was designed to show appreciation to Iowa City’s compost workers while building community.    The process to create the mural, designed by local artist...

Professor Patrick Sinn right, and members of his research team Cami Hippee Graduate Student in Microbiology, Brajesh Singh Associate Research Scientist take time out for a picture on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.

UI research may explain why measles is the most contagious human virus

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 11, 2021

New research from the University of Iowa may indicate why measles is the most contagious human virus, as it shows how the measles virus contains itself within cells in the airways and forms infectious...