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UIHC participated in national NICU read-athon to promote brain development

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 28, 2021

Parents of babies in intensive care are typically restricted to watching from the sidelines. In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, however, parents and...

6-year graduation rate across Iowa's regent universities. Graphic by Caleb McCullough.

UI’s lack of diversity presents barrier to some students of color

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 26, 2021

E’mma Camara, a first-year student who is Black, said the ratio of students of color to white students does not surprise her at the University of Iowa — but she expected to see more diversity...

Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson hauls in a catch for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

True freshmen propel Iowa football to 24-14 win over Colorado State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 25, 2021

As Keagan Johnson strided down the east sideline at Kinnick Stadium Saturday afternoon, he turned around for just a moment. Johnson didn’t see what he was expecting when he looked over his shoulder,...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the football during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa responds in second half, improves to 4-0 with win over Colorado State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 25, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team ran off the Duke Slater Field turf to boos from the Hawkeye fans in the Kinnick Stadium stands when Colorado State held a seven-point going into halftime. The Hawkeyes...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Grassley acknowledged the work that Hinson has done.

Sen. Chuck Grassley will seek an eighth term

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 24, 2021

Sen. Chuck Grassley, 88, is running for an eighth term in the U.S. Senate. Grassley, a Republican, made his announcement Friday in a Tweet posted at 4 a.m., which is when he wakes up to run six...

Caleb Shudak runs on to the field goal during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Keeping the faith: How Caleb Shudak stayed the course to become Iowa’s No. 1 kicker

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

Caleb Shudak is used to waiting his turn. So, it was almost fitting when Indiana head coach Tom Allen decided to call all three of his timeouts right before Shudak was set to attempt his first field...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran speaks at a virtual press conference on Sept. 22.

UI Health Care employees tiring out from marathon pandemic

Cooper Worth, News Reporter September 22, 2021

The staff of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics remain “exhausted” as employees continue to endure the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic as cases remain steady in Johnson County.   UIHC...

Johnson County Public Health Director Danielle Pettit-Majewski poses outside of Johnson County Public Health on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

UI alum, Danielle Pettit-Majewski joins Johnson County Public Health as new director

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 21, 2021

Danielle Pettit-Majewski believes public health departments are the first line of defense in terms of keeping the public safe. Now, she is part of that defense in Johnson County, where she serves as...

TikToker Sister Cindy spreads her ideas and shames students on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Sister Cindy has over 343,000 followers on TikTok and travels to various college campuses to speak. Many students attended the event as a joke and to mock both Cindy and her husband Jed.

TikTok’s Sister Cindy draws jeering crowd in Iowa City with inflammatory message

Emily Delgado and Lillian Poulsen September 20, 2021

A crowd of around 100 students gathered on the Pentacrest this afternoon to boo, scream, and jeer at evangelizing couple “Sister Cindy and Brother Jed, who have racked up hundreds of thousands of...

A mural is seen on Burlington Street on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Oracles of Iowa City is a mural project in collaboration with Public Space One and the Center for Afrofuturist Studies.

‘Oracles of Iowa City’ murals reimagine double consciousness

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter September 19, 2021

Overlooking East Burlington Street, a pair of striking murals portray the bold statements, “Black Joy Needs No Permission” and “Weaponize Your Privilege To Save Black Bodies.” These murals,...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson breaks free from the backfield during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

No. 5 Iowa moves to 3-0 on the season with win over Kent State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 18, 2021

Have a day, Tyler Goodson. The junior All-Big Ten running back accounted for a career-high 153 rushing yards and three touchdowns in No. 5 Iowa's 30-7 win over Kent State at Kinnick Stadium. Goodson's...

The Hawkeyes take the field during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates: No. 5 Iowa football takes on Kent State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2021

No. 5 Iowa will take on Mid-American Conference opponent Kent State Saturday in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are 2-0 all-time against the Golden Flashes,...