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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

From left, Democrats Sen. Joe Bolkcom, Rep. Christina Bohannan, and Rep. Mary Mascher, who all represent Iowa City in front of a map of Johnson County. Graphic by Caleb McCullough.

Fresh faces will represent Johnson County in 2023

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 14, 2021

At least four new faces will represent Johnson County under the golden dome in Des Moines following the 2022 election. Political leaders from both parties in Iowa said it will be a refreshing change...

Iowa defensive backs Henry Marchese and Jack Koerner carry the Floyd of Rosedale after a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Iowa defeated the Gophers for the seventh straight year. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

Iowa defeats Minnesota for seventh consecutive year, keeps Floyd Of Rosedale in Iowa City

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 13, 2021

The Floyd of Rosedale Trophy is staying in Iowa City for another year. The No. 20 Iowa football team defeated Minnesota, 27-22, at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday for its seventh consecutive win in...

Iowa football players carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Live updates | No. 20 Iowa football takes on Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 13, 2021

The No. 20 University of Iowa football team will take on Minnesota in a matchup that could prove pivotal in the race for the Big Ten West Division title Saturday. The Hawkeyes and Golden Gophers are...

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, and Iowa Rep. Bobby Kaufmann say their goodbyes to the Wilton crowd on November 12, 2021

Kaufmann Harvest Festival hosts Sen. Tom Cotton

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 13, 2021

The 14th Annual Kaufmann Harvest Festival drew about 170 attendants in Wilton on Friday night. GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann and his son, Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, hosted the fundraiser, featuring Sen....

The University of Iowa of Law Building is seen on November 10 2021.

UI College of Law dean responds to backlash from faculty self-evaluation forms

Anthony Neri, News Reporter November 11, 2021

The University of Iowa College of Law declined to respond to two letters from a national nonprofit civil liberties group objecting to a new diversity question in the law school’s faculty self-evaluation...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

UI announces changes to Fraternity and Sorority Life, support of FIJI chapter during performance review

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 11, 2021

The University of Iowa announced on Monday that it will implement changes to support students and improve the fraternity and sorority life experience at the university, including changes to the recruitment...

O'Leary twins, 8, pose for a portrait at a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children at Weber Elementary School in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

Iowa City Community School District parents ‘relieved’ to vaccinate students 5-11

Meg Doster, News Reporter November 10, 2021

Iowa parents are taking advantage of the Iowa City Community School District’s free on-site walk-in clinics to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. The district partnered with the Visiting...

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st congressional district during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Miller-Meeks said a goal is to win by more than six votes in 2022 after defeating Rita Hart by a slim margin in the 2020 general election. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Rep. Miller-Meeks will seek reelection in 1st District

Natalie Dunlap and Rylee Wilson November 10, 2021

DAVENPORT — U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, will run in Iowa’s newly drawn 1st Congressional District in 2022. She made her announcement on Wednesday morning.  The newly drawn 1st...

A maple tree is seen in front of the Old Capitol on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

Iowa City, University of Iowa diversify tree canopy to changing weather

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter November 9, 2021

New trees planted around the University of Iowa and Iowa City have diversified the local tree population as caretakers fight to fend off cold weather and other developing challenges, like invasive species,...

Water rushes out of the Coralville dam on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

Iowa City resolves high levels of zinc after EPA violation

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 8, 2021

In a response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding of violations in Iowa City’s water, the city has reduced the daily zinc intake to comply with federal guidelines. High levels of zinc...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game.

Alex Padilla listed as Iowa’s starting quarterback ahead of Minnesota game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 8, 2021

The Iowa football team has a new starting quarterback. Alex Padilla, a redshirt sophomore who took over for Spencer Petras late in the first quarter of Iowa's 17-12 win over Northwestern, is listed...

From left to right: Social Worker Sarah Hambright, Clinical Professor Alison Lynch and Clinical Assistant Professor Meagan Thompson pose for a portrait at Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City on Nov. 4, 2021.

Maternal Substance Use Disorder Clinic challenges stigmas, improves access to care

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 7, 2021

Thousands of people across the state of Iowa have substance use disorders, including Amanda Eleazer, a customer service worker from Burlington. After several years of struggling with a heroin addiction,...