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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

Members of the Iowa City Community School District Board listen to members of the crowd during an Iowa City Community School District meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Members of the audience argued for and against a mask mandate within the school district.

Iowa City Community School District parents ‘at ease’ with mask mandate

Simone Garza, News Reporter September 15, 2021

Iowa City Community School District parents who signed a petition asking the school to require masks are happy with the school’s decision to implement a K-12 mask mandate. A federal judge ruled...

Members of the Iowa City Community School District Board listen to members of the crowd during an Iowa City Community School District meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Members of the audience argued for and against a mask mandate within the school district.

Iowa City schools will require masks for K-12 students

Meg Doster, News Reporter September 14, 2021

Iowa City schools will require masks for K-12 students. The Iowa City Community School District board voted unanimously to mandate mask use for students, staff, and visitors at its meeting Tuesday night. Previously,...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City school district likely to require face masks in schools after federal judge’s order pausing ban

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 13, 2021

The Iowa City Community School District is likely to implement a mask requirement in its Tuesday meeting after a federal judge paused enforcement of Iowa’s mask mandate ban on Monday, according to...

A citizen puts a flower in a victim’s name at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on Saturday, Sept.11, 2021, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

New York City marks 9/11 20th anniversary with remembrance, reflection

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor September 12, 2021

In New York City, scenes of mourning, remembrance, and reflection on the 9/11 attacks could be seen from the moment sunlight broke over the city to the moment the moon took its place in the sky. The...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins breaks up a pass intended for Iowa State wide receiver Joe Skates during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Defense, special teams push Iowa football past Iowa State in Ames

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — Saturday might be the easiest day of the week for Iowa football’s defense during the season. The Hawkeyes get to play classic 11-on-11 football without any barriers in place to keep them...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins intercepts a pass 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)

No. 10 Iowa downs No. 9 Iowa State for sixth consecutive Cy-Hawk victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — It's still a Hawkeye State. The first-ever Cy-Hawk game between two ranked opponents ended in a 27-17 Iowa victory at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State entered Saturday's game favored over...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin breaks free 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)

Live updates: No. 10 Iowa takes on No. 9 Iowa State in annual Cy-Hawk game

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — Iowa will take on Iowa State in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season in a highly anticipated, top-10 matchup. ESPN College GameDay hosted its pregame show in Ames this morning, as...

Ladell Betts rushes against Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday afternoon on Nov. 24, 2001.

Former Hawkeyes remember how 9/11 disrupted Iowa football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 9, 2021

On Sept. 11, 2001, the Iowa football team was preparing for its annual Cy-Hawk matchup against Iowa State, scheduled for four days later. That is, until American life was turned upside down. Former...

Fans watch 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. It has been 651 days since fans were allowed into Kinnick.

Concerns rise over COVID-19 risk at Kinnick

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 8, 2021

More than 68,000 fans returned to Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 4 for the first Hawkeye football game of the season. The University of Iowa strongly recommends, but does not require, masks or proof of vaccination...

Alyssa Pomponio and Amanda Elkins pose for a portrait outside of the Student Legal Services office on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Student Legal Services enacts three-year action plan for 50th anniversary

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 7, 2021

The University of Iowa Student Legal Services office will implement a three-year Action Plan to improve its services to students, as it commemorates its 50th year on campus. The plan was spearheaded...

A schematic of the planned UIHC facility in North Liberty is seen. The state Board of Regents approved the project on Tuesday.

Board of Regents approve construction of new UIHC hospital in North Liberty

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 7, 2021

North Liberty will soon be home to a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics facility. The state Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve the plans for construction of a new UIHC hospital...

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UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital names Alexander Bassuk as new physician-in-chief

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 6, 2021

Alexander Bassuk hopes to expand excellence in all pediatric subspecialities in his new role as physician-in-chief of the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Bassuk, who was also named chair and...