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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 City City Hall on Tuesday, July, 6, 2021. City Hall is located at 410 E. Washington Street.

Iowa City reaches carbon emission goal nine years early

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 7, 2021

Iowa City beat its goal to lower carbon emissions by 2030 nine years early. Since 2010, Iowa City has decreased carbon emissions by 49 percent, but their goal was to reduce carbon emissions by 45...

At the undergraduate student government meeting student senators listen to the speakers Stratis Giannakouros who spoke on sustainability at the university and Martha Pierce who advocated for violence prevention on Tuesday October, 5th.

USG plans one-time projects to reduce budget surplus

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 6, 2021

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government has a surplus of money to allocate to projects and student organizations after not distributing much of the funds presented to them since the...

Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, September 20th, 2020.

Board of Regents mask ruling puts Hancher at odds with Actors’ Equity safety protocols

Jenna Post, Arts Editor October 5, 2021

Hancher Auditorium canceled one of its performances last week, as the theater — under University of Iowa COVID-19 guidelines — was unable to meet the Actors' Equity Association's mask requirement...

The Iowa Senate gavels in and begins a special session on redistricting maps on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Iowa Senate rejects first legislative and congressional maps

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 5, 2021

Republicans in the Iowa Senate voted down the first set of congressional and legislative maps proposed by the Iowa Legislative Services Agency, requiring the nonpartisan agency to return to the drawing...

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Iowa City-born data scientist reveals identity as Facebook whistleblower

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor October 4, 2021

Frances Haugen, originally from Iowa City, revealed her identity Sunday night as the person who filed whistleblower complaints against Facebook. On TV news show "60 Minutes", Haugen spoke about...

Musician Daniel Gaglione asks for adjustments in his in-ear levels during the recording for the album "Esteban" on June 19, 2021.

Esteban and the Children of the Sun brought lively music, spoken word, and history to The Englert Theatre

Delaney Orewiler, Arts Reporter October 4, 2021

History is often seen through a very specific lens — that of the privileged. Stories are often altered to fit the narrative of those in power, or tales are lost to the unforgiving hand of time. In...

Johnson County Deputy Director of Emergency Management Agency Travis Beckman speaks during a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class at Regina Catholic Education Center on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. The class is one of the first in Iowa and hopes to develop leadership and first responder skills for high schoolers.

Regina Catholic Education Center first eastern Iowa school to take part in national teen emergency program

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 3, 2021

The Regina Catholic Education Center is training high school students in emergency skills, such as first aid and disaster preparation, in a collaborative program with the Johnson County Emergency Management...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks during the 50th Iowa City Pride Festival held by Iowa City Pride on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. While speaking, Teague mentioned the challenges of 2020 including he and his husband not being able to have their wedding. “Let me tell you something about love. Love can stand the test of time.”

Unity March flocks Iowa City streets

Anthony Neri, News Reporter October 2, 2021

A crowd gathered at College Green Park for the first Iowa City Pride festival community march on Saturday. Marchers flocked down Iowa Avenue and made their way to the intersection of Linn Street...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a play during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

No. 5 Hawkeyes trounce the Terrapins to move to 5-0

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland’s crowd of over 45,000 was dressed for a blackout Friday night. But after the Hawkeyes delivered a knockout, gold was what stood out most from the bleachers inside...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras gets ready for a play during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates: No. 5 Iowa football team takes on Maryland under Friday night lights

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Hawkeyes are ready for some football under the Friday night lights. No. 5 Iowa is in College Park for a Friday night game against Maryland. Both teams are undefeated (4-0)...

Iowa's defense lines up against Colorado State's offense during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Explaining the ‘Next Man In’ mentality that makes the Iowa defense great

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

The Iowa defense has a simple mentality this season: Next man in. Everybody, no matter if they’re in the first-string lineup or on the scout team, works like a starter in practice. Any defensive...

An exhibit in Voxman Music Building is put in place to celebrate over 140 years of University of Iowa Marching Band on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. The exhibit contains materials that are historic to the Iowa Marching Band and can be seen on the first and second floor of the building.

Hawkeye Marching Band celebrates 141 years with BAND 141 exhibit

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter September 29, 2021

The Hawkeye Marching Band is steeped in tradition, and the band’s director Eric Bush said traditions started over a century ago are still carried on by students now. From learning cadences at camp...