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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

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How gun laws have changed since the 1991 fatal shooting at the University of Iowa

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 31, 2021

Thirty years ago, local legislators said that the fatal shooting at the University of Iowa was not going to affect gun legislation in the state — and they were right, to some extent. Due to a...

A protester speaks during a protest against a military coup in Sudan on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Around 100 people came and showed their support after the first protest earlier that week. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Sudanese Americans protest ongoing military coup in Sudan

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 30, 2021

Over one hundred Sudanese Americans gathered in front of the University of Iowa Old Capitol Building to protest the recent military coup in Sudan. The demands from protesters are as follows: ...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones walks off the sideline with his helmet during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football struggles on offense, falls to Wisconsin, 27-7

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

MADISON, Wisc. —  In a cramped media room at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, five Iowa football players and their head coach, Kirk Ferentz, solemnly addressed reporters. Ferentz and others almost...

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi fights for yards during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Badgers bully Hawkeyes, hand Iowa second consecutive loss

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 30, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Iowa’s offense provided Hawkeye fans with plenty of scares in a 27-7 loss to Wisconsin that was perfectly suited for Halloween weekend. The No. 9 Hawkeyes (6-2 overall, 3-2 Big...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta jumps up to catch a pass over Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | No. 9 Iowa football takes on Wisconsin in Madison

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 30, 2021

The No. 9 University of Iowa football team will take on Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison this afternoon. The Hawkeyes haven't beaten the Badgers on the road since 2015. Iowa lost its...

Todd Thelen, owner of Artifacts, poses for a portrait on March 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Downtown shops see increase in sales, inventory shortages

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 28, 2021

Downtown Iowa City shops are seeing a resurgence of in-store revenue after a year of record-low sales. After a year-and-a-half of dealing with the pandemic economy, business has returned to stores. Todd...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Iowa Legislature passes vaccine exemption bill during special session

Lauren White, Politics Reporter October 28, 2021

The Iowa House and Senate passed a bill that defines justifiable COVID-19 vaccine exemption and makes those who are fired from work for resisting vaccine mandates eligible for unemployment benefits...

U of Iowa students given first round of vaccinations on Thursday, Jan 28, 2021. A medical student receives the Moderna vaccine.

COVID-19, flu vaccines safe to take together

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 27, 2021

Medical experts say people can get their COVID-19 and flu vaccination at the same time, as the flu season and winter approaches. Mike Brownlee, chief pharmacy officer at the University of Iowa Hospitals...

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.

Two former members, Iowa FIJI sued over alleged 2020 sexual assault

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor October 26, 2021

Editor's note: This article contains references to and descriptions of sexual assault. A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted at the Iowa Phi Gamma Delta house in September of 2020 is suing...

A protester chants and throws up their hand during a protest against a military coup in Sudan at the University of Iowa Pentacrest on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Around 80 people protested with other protests happening around the nation. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Sudanese community joins Sudan’s national call for help

Sabine Martin, News Editor October 25, 2021

Members of the Johnson County Sudanese community joined thousands of protesters around the world on the Pentacrest on Monday to protest Sudan’s military coup. The Sudanese military took power...

Historic Close House seen on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Public Space One purchased the Close House which is located at 538 S. Gilbert St.

Public Space One increases art accessibility with purchase of the historic Close House

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter October 24, 2021

Public Space One, a community art center, has found a new home for multiple programs and projects, in the historic Close House. Located at 538 S. Gilbert Street, the house was listed in the National...

Director of the Healthier Workforce Center Diane Rohlman poses for a portrait on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UI-based center receives $6 million to improve worker health

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 21, 2021

The Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest, a University of Iowa-based program, has been awarded renewed funding to improve workplace health and well-being throughout the region over the next five...