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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 setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Iowa volleyball picks up first Big Ten Conference win of 2021 season

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

Iowa volleyball defeated Michigan State on Friday night, snapping a 12-match losing streak. The match also marked the Hawkeyes’ first win against a Big Ten opponent this season. Iowa put together...

Iowa forward Alyssa Walker goes to kick the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa 2-1.

Iowa soccer defeats Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

Michigan State defender Samantha White was dribbling the ball at the Spartans’ own end when Iowa forward Alyssa Walker saw a chance to snatch the ball away. When the two players met, the ball...

University of Iowa Professor David Ryfe poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

UI schools and departments release COVID-19 statements encouraging mask and vaccine mandates

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 31, 2021

Multiple departments and schools at the University of Iowa have released statements encouraging UI administration and the state Board of Regents to implement campus-wide vaccine and mask mandates. The...

Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson catches a touchdown during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Ferguson caught three passes for 13 yards and one touchdown. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Iowa football team drops to No. 19 in Associated Press poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 31, 2021

The Iowa football team dropped 10 spots to No. 19 in the Week 10 Associated Press poll after losing to Wisconsin, 27-7, in Madison on Saturday. The Hawkeyes were ranked No. 2 in the nation after...

Wisconsin fullback John Chenal fights for yards 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)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 27-7 loss to Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 30, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — The No. 9 Iowa football team lost, 27-7, to Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes only compiled 156 yards of total offense. Iowa is now 6-2 on the season...

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...

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike pushes down Iowa defensive back Jerami Harris after catching a pass during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Wisconsin leads No. 9 Iowa, 20-0

Robert Read and Austin Hanson October 30, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin had more points (20) than No. 9 Iowa has yards (17) in the first half of Saturday's contest at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers lead the Hawkeyes, 20-0, at the break. Iowa's...

Iowa Heartlanders forward Zach Remers is surrounded by Toledo Walleye defenders during a game at Xtream Arena in Coralville on October 29th, 2021.

Iowa Heartlanders blown out by Toledo Walleye, 10-1

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 30, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Toledo Walleye, 10-1, at Xtream Arena Friday night. The Walleye got off to a hot start, scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes of the contest. They continued...

Iowa forward Ciara Smith and Ohio State back Olivia Zettervall try to gain possession of the ball during the field hockey game between Iowa and Ohio State at Grant Field on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Iowa defeated Ohio State 3-0.

No. 1 Iowa field hockey drops first game of season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 29, 2021

No. 1 Iowa field hockey fell just short of an undefeated regular season, falling to No. 6 Northwestern, 2-1, at Grant Field on Friday. The Hawkeyes will now enter the postseason with a 16-1 overall...

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is seen at a groundbreaking ceremony at the North Liberty University of Iowa hospitals and clinics construction site on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.

Reynolds signs vaccine exemption and unemployment benefit bill into law, joins lawsuit against vaccine mandates

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 29, 2021

Under a new Iowa law, workers fired for noncompliance with vaccine mandates will be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits. The law also defines justifiable medical and religious reasons to refuse...

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Above a set of doors and below a picture of Iowa’s iconic pregame swarm, a sentence is spelled out in gold lettering on top of a black background inside the practice field at the Hansen Football...

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...

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