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The Daily Iowan

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

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,...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum surveys the field during 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.

Will to win: How Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum became the nation’s best center

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

Coaching has always come naturally to Solon’s Todd Linderbaum — with one exception. At halftime of a Tipton High School boys’ basketball game circa 2004, Linderbaum was trying to prepare...

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...