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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Iowa football team going for 11th win of the season against Kentucky in Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 14, 2021

Black banners celebrating the bowl games the Hawkeye football program has participated in over the years cover the walls and overlook the turf field in Iowa’s indoor practice facility. The year of...

ROTC Cadet and University of Iowa undergraduate nursing student Grace Palmatier poses for a portrait in front of the University of Iowa College of Nursing on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. Grace Palmatier will be graduating to become a 2nd Lieutenant in the Iowa National Air Guard on Dec. 17, 2021.

ROTC member graduates as Second Lieutenant of USAF, heading to Arizona

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter December 14, 2021

As Grace Palmatier graduates from the University of Iowa’s nursing program and the UI ROTC this winter, she looks to Arizona, where she will take the next steps in her career as a nurse for the U.S....

Johnson County Courthouse.

Non-jury trial date set for man accused of shooting Marine while aiming for squirrel

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 14, 2021

An Iowa City man accused of accidentally shooting a marine with a pellet gun while aiming at a squirrel is set to appear in court in February. Philip Olson, 69, will appear in a non-jury trial on...

Recently appointed member of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Tony Currin. Currin is also the Affirmative Action Chair for the Johnson County Democrats. (Contributed)

Iowa City leader to run for Iowa House

Lauren White, Politics Reporter December 13, 2021

Iowa City community leader Tony Currin announced on Monday that he will be running for Iowa House as a Democrat to replace Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, in District 89.  According to a press...

Dumpling Darling, a restaurant in downtown Iowa City, is seen on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. Dumpling Darling will be closing Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

Dumpling Darling to close permanently

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor December 13, 2021

Thousands of students will leave Iowa City next week for winter break, but one restaurant will not be waiting for them when they come back. On Monday morning, Dumpling Darling announced that the...

Anxiety during pregnancy leads to increased postpartum depression, researchers find

Anxiety during pregnancy leads to increased postpartum depression, researchers find

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter December 13, 2021

Researchers studying Veterans Affairs health care across the country found that maternal pregnancy-related anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder can lead to problems for pregnant...

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

Iowa FIJI chapter denies wrongdoing in lawsuit over alleged sexual assault

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 13, 2021

The University of Iowa chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, commonly known as FIJI, rebuffed accusations that it aided and abetted a sexual assault, as the chapter and two former members face...

Elinor Levin, Iowa House of Representative candidate for District 89, poses for a portrait at Encounter Cafe in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Democrat Elinor Levin looking to bring new ideas to Iowa Statehouse

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor December 13, 2021

Elinor Levin had wanted to run for office for several years, and with the retirement of Rep. Mary Mascher, D-Iowa City, who has been in her seat since 1995, Levin says she has found the right opportunity....

Patients are injected with the COVID-19 vaccine at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Modern vaccine for its employees.

UI Hospitals and Clinics mark one year of COVID-19 vaccines

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter December 13, 2021

One year ago, 178 University of Iowa Health Care employees were the first in Iowa and among the first in the nation to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Close to 2 million Iowans have been vaccinated since...

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.

Linderbaum, Moss, Shudak earn AP All-America honors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 13, 2021

Iowa football's Tyler Linderbaum, Riley Moss, and Caleb Shudak were named All-Americans by the Associated Press Monday. Linderbaum — a center and Rimington Trophy winner — made the first team....

Veronica Cano, a criminalist with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, explains the process used to isolate and purify DNA in helping to identify remains of deceased victims.

Avoid at-home genetic tests this holiday season, health experts say

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter December 12, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care experts recommend avoiding giving genetic test kits as gifts because of potential unwelcome health-related insights and other surprises. Direct-to-consumer genetic...

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Iowa City business owner knits winter apparel for K-12 students, Domestic Violence Intervention Program

Sam Knupp, News Reporter December 12, 2021

Edyie Stika, owner of the Knitting Shoppe, is helping Iowa City residents stay warm this year. Stika has owned the Knitting Shoppe on Muscatine Avenue for 35 years. For that same amount of time,...

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