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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for his second pick six of the day during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

‘I can’t believe I even did that:’ Riley Moss posts career game in Iowa’s Week 1 win

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 4, 2021

Riley Moss rested on a bench along the Iowa football team’s sideline, listening to the crowd’s I-O-W-A chant when he realized he was the reason fans were on their feet. Only minutes into No....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson cuts to the outside of the field during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

No. 18 Iowa football team blows out No. 17 Indiana in season-opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 4, 2021

The No. 18 Iowa football team scored a touchdown 85 seconds into its season-opener against No. 17 Indiana and held that lead for the rest of the game in a 34-6 victory over the Hoosiers at Kinnick...

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

Police served multiple warrants against FIJI and its members last year, court records show

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor September 2, 2021

Editor's note: this article contains references to sexual assault. Iowa City Police executed search warrants against the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house and members in September 2020, according...

Protesters wave signs in the street  in front of the President’s Residence during the second night of protests following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Protesters call for removal of UI FIJI chapter in second night of demonstrations

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 2, 2021

Around 200 people gathered at the University of Iowa President’s Residence on Wednesday evening, one night after a protest drew thousands to the FIJI house. The group continued to call for the Phi...

Protesters line the street during a protest following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Protesters call for removal of the University of Iowa FIJI chapter

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor August 31, 2021

More than 2,000 protesters gathered on the sidewalks and in the street on Ellis Avenue outside the University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta chapter house on Tuesday. Members of the fraternity, commonly known...

From left: Bruce Teague, Megan Alter, Jason Glass, and Shawn Harmsen. Teague, Alter, and Glass are running for two at-large seats on the Iowa City City Council, and Harmsen is running unopposed for the District B seat.

Iowa City City Council candidates: Where they stand

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 30, 2021

Four candidates are seeking seats on Iowa City City Council this fall. The Nov. 2 election received three filed bids for two at-large seats and one bid for the District B seat. Megan Alter, Jason...

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

Members of UI FIJI fraternity face sexual assault allegations, petition circulates

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 30, 2021

An online Change.org petition, describing an alleged sexual assault by members of the University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, has reached over 40,000 signatures, as of Monday night.  Members...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera sits beside defense attorney Jennifer Frese as she explains the defense's motion to compel on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A hearing on the motion for a new trial will be July 22, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Bahena Rivera sentenced to life in prison

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor August 30, 2021

After three years since University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts’ body was found, friends and family finally received some closure. Cristhian Bahena Rivera will serve life in prison with no...

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall at Newbo City Market Bankers Trust Stage in Cedar Rapids, IA on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Sanders addressed childcare, climate change, coronavirus, and the $3.5 trillion Democratic budget plan, among other talking points.

Sen. Bernie Sanders in Cedar Rapids to pitch $3.5 trillion budget to Iowans

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 29, 2021

Only five days after the U.S. House approved a $3.5 trillion budget plan, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., traveled to Cedar Rapids to sell Iowans on the bill and garner support for his legislative priorities....

University of Iowa freshman Dasia Taylor adjusts her glasses at the University of Iowa campus on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.

Dasia Taylor plans next steps at the UI after creating innovative sutures

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter August 29, 2021

To the world, Dasia Taylor is known for her groundbreaking invention of color-changing sutures, created when she was just in high school. Now, the Iowa City community also knows Taylor as a promising...

Dancers are seen dancing to music at the Latino Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (Rachel Wagner/The Daily Iowan)

Latino Fest Iowa City returns after yearlong pause

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 29, 2021

After a year of waiting, Latino Fest Iowa City took over the Ped Mall for the ninth time. The festival featured a total of 17 different events scheduled throughout the day, as well as vendors lining...

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the road to the 2022  elections comes through Iowa.

Rep. Ashley Hinson announces reelection campaign, with support of Iowa Republicans, Sen. Ted Cruz

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor August 28, 2021

U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is running for reelection in 2022. The House freshman made her announcement during a BBQ at the Linn County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Hinson, a former journalist,...