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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

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Arland Bruce, Keagan Johnson ready for expanded roles in Iowa football’s wide receiver room

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2022

The Iowa wide receiver room will look a lot different this season than it did in 2021. The Hawkeyes lost seniors Tyrone Tracy and Charlie Jones during the offseason. The pass-catchers transferred to...

Students are seen moving into Parklawn Residence Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 11, 2022.

University of Iowa reopens Parklawn Residence Hall with increased housing demand

DI Staff August 21, 2022

Thousands of Hawkeye students moved into 11 University of Iowa dorms— including one that hasn’t been open in half a decade. UI move-in took place starting on Aug. 13, as more than 6,000 first-year...

Sandra Wong was announced as the first candidate for the positions of vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Sunday.

UI announces Sandra Wong as first candidate for vice president for medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Kate Perez, News Editor August 21, 2022

Sandra Wong is the first finalist the University of Iowa announced for the next University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean.  The announcement comes...

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

Iowa City City Council postpones vote to remove Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair

Ryan Hansen and Meg Doster August 17, 2022

The Iowa City City Council indefinitely delayed its decision to remove Amel Ali, the chair of Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Tuesday night. The council voted 6-1 to postpone...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans. Iowa looks to fill the role of kicker for 2022 after former kicker Caleb Shudak signed with Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.

Iowa football’s kicking competition heats up during Kids Day at Kinnick

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 13, 2022

The Iowa football team hasn’t announced a starting kicker for the 2022 season. Two Hawkeyes are currently competing for the job. True freshman Drew Stevens and sophomore Aaron Blom made 15 kicks in...

Iowa walks onto the field with the 2022 kid captains during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans.

Photos: 2022 Kids’ Day at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald August 13, 2022

Iowa hosted its 2022 Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes introduced several new kid captains to fans.  After the kid captains got to meet players and coaches on the field,...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce interacts with the media during Hawkeye Football Media Day at the Iowa Football practice facility in Iowa City on Aug. 12, 2022.

Kick return depth chart begins to take shape for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor August 12, 2022

Iowa football will have to replace one major piece of its special teams unit before the 2022 season kicks off in earnest on Sept. 3. The Hawkeyes lost returner Charlie Jones to Purdue via the transfer...

The movie site for The Field of Dreams is seen before the Minor League Field of Dreams Game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels, playing as the Bunnies, and the Quad Cities River Bandits, playing as the Blue Sox, in Dyersville, Iowa, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.

Minor League Field of Dreams game draws fans from all over the Midwest

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter August 10, 2022

Fans turned up from all over the midwest for the Minor League Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, on Tuesday. Attendees complimented the Field of Dreams for its history, mystique, and beauty...

The H-bar is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Woman shot outside H-Bar, suspect still at large

Meg Doster, News Editor August 7, 2022

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. A woman was shot multiple times and found injured in the alley next to H-Bar early this morning. Iowa City Police responded to reports of multiple...

The Iowa City City Council is seen during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Iowa City and Johnson County to work together to ensure excluded workers get COVID-19 relief

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 4, 2022

After Johnson County Direct Assistance Program applicants were notified of their selection status on July 12, 319 eligible Johnson County residents outside Iowa City were left out of receiving their...

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague listens Truth and Reconciliation Chair Amel Ali during a special meeting of Iowa City City Council for the removal Ali from her position on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Iowa City City Council delays motion to remove Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor August 4, 2022

Editor's Note: This article contains language some might find offensive. The Iowa City City Council delayed during a sometimes contentious meeting Thursday removing Amel Ali from her position as...

The Nile Kinnick statue is seen outside of Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.

Nile Kinnick’s legacy explored in new documentary

Jerod Ringwald, Managing Editor August 2, 2022

An Iowa State alumnus and his team are breathing life back into Iowa Hawkeye great Nile Kinnick through a 90-minute film, “Kinnick: The Documentary,” which will be released on Vimeo Aug. 24. Producer...