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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

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,...

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.

Iowa survives late Northwestern comeback attempt, snaps two-game losing skid

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 6, 2021

EVANSTON, Ill. — Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz had seen enough. With two minutes and 11 seconds remaining in the first quarter against Northwestern, Iowa's coaching staff came to a consensus that...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson points to Iowa fans after his touchdown during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | No. 22 Iowa football team faces Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 6, 2021

  EVANSTON, Ill. — The No. 22 Iowa football team is seeking its first win in a month while taking on Northwestern in a Saturday night matchup at Ryan Field. The Hawkeyes (6-2 overall,...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Australian ‘Punter From Down Under’ Tory Taylor continues to excel with Hawkeye football

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2021

The south end zone erupts in cheers as Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor and his special teams unit takes the field on fourth down at Kinnick Stadium during a mid-October game against Purdue. The Hawkeye...

A UIHC staff member puts a bandaid on Keagan Kleppe at the UIHC Riverside Landing Clinic in Coralville, Iowa Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2021.

Children ages 5-11 receive COVID-19 vaccines at UIHC

Ryan Hansen and Sabine Martin November 3, 2021

Kami Olthoff said she made her son a COVID-19 vaccine appointment the moment the clinic’s scheduling website opened Wednesday morning. The 42-year-old from North Liberty said her 11-year-old son...

City Councilors-elect Shawn Harmsen, Megan Alter, and Mayor Bruce Teague take a selfie at a watch party for Iowa City City Council candidates Megan Alter and Shawn Harmsen at Sanctuary in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

Bruce Teague and Megan Alter elected to at-large seats, Harmsen elected to District B on City Council

DI Staff November 2, 2021

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague won reelection to the Iowa City City Council, joined by newcomers Megan Alter and Shawn Harmsen. “Iowa City has shown me their appreciation for my service for the...

Former Vice President Mike Pence addresses a crowd during a Young Americans for Freedom event at the Iowa Memorial Union main lounge on Nov. 1, 2021. Pence was the main speaker at the event. Pence gave a speech about protecting the United States Constitution from the current administration’s left-leaning values.

Mike Pence praises Iowa’s protection of conservative priorities during UI visit

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 1, 2021

Former Vice President Mike Pence encouraged Iowans to prioritize protecting the Constitution and said the Biden administration’s economic and social policies were failing on Monday night.  Young...