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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

The University of Iowa Faculty Council meet over Zoom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The meeting composed primary of discussing the University’s current Covid-19 vaccination policies.

Federal deadline for vaccine mandate applies to UI departments

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 17, 2021

University of Iowa employees who work directly with a federal contract must provide proof of vaccination status or obtain a voluntary medical or religious exemption, while the state Board of Regents...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon releases a 3-pointer during a basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The 3-pointer gave Bohannon a share of the Big Ten record for most 3’s made in a career. Bohannon tied former Ohio State guard Jon Diebler at 374 career makes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 86-69.

Iowa men’s basketball downs North Carolina Central, 86-69

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball defeated North Carolina Central, 86-69, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Tuesday night.  Senior shooting guard Jordan Bohannon tied Jon Diebler’s Big Ten Conference record for...

The Iowa City City Council meets at the Senior Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. City Manager Geoff Fruin looks to community members addressing the council about Covid-19 relief funds for front line workers.

Johnson County, Iowa City to work together to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 16, 2021

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Iowa City City Council will use American Rescue Plan Act Funds to improve affordable housing and allocate direct payments to eligible adults. “Both...

University of Iowa Associate Professor of Neurology Nandakumar Narayanan poses for a portrait. (Contributed)

New Iowa Center for Neurodegeneration aims to unite researchers against neurodegenerative diseases

Anthony Neri, News Reporter November 16, 2021

Researchers from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine are already congregating on the fifth floor of the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building as members of the...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw the ball 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. Penix threw for 156 yards.

Big Ten Notebook | Indiana QB Michael Penix Jr. plans to return to field this season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 16, 2021

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has dealt with injuries throughout his college career. In his three years as a Hoosier, Penix has suffered season-ending injuries every fall. Penix sustained...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football notebook | Petras taking second-team reps, Moss not ruling out another year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 16, 2021

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss will go through Senior Day ceremonies on Saturday before Iowa's game against Illinois as if he is playing his last game at Kinnick Stadium — even if he might not be. Moss,...

Iowa City City Councilor Janice Weiner announces run for Iowa Senate

Iowa City City Councilor Janice Weiner announces run for Iowa Senate

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 16, 2021

Iowa City City Councilor Janice Weiner announced on Tuesday that she is running for Iowa Senate District 45 in the 2022 election.  Weiner, a Democrat, is the first candidate to announce a campaign...

The new CoWork Commons is a remote working center as shown in the University Capitol Center in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. The Commons are available to all University of Iowa staff and faculty between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and within ITS Office of Teaching Learning, and Technology.

University opens CoWork Commons for faculty, staff to work remotely

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter November 15, 2021

While the University of Iowa is not allowing most faculty to work remote, some units such as University Human Resources are providing spaces for faculty and staff to use on a need-only basis as the...

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Bettendorf business owner Kyle Kuehl will challenge Miller-Meeks in the 1st Congressional District for the Republican nomination in the upcoming 2022 election.

Gov. Reynolds endorses Rep. Miller-Meeks’ reelection campaign

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 15, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, for reelection to the U.S. Congress.  “I am proud to endorse Mariannette Miller-Meeks for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District...

Forward Cole Golka reacts after losing a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Wheeling Nailers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Heartlanders 4-3.

Iowa Heartlanders fall to Kalamazoo Wings in overtime

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 15, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders fell to the Kalamazoo Wings, 3-2, Sunday afternoon at Xtream Arena in Coralville.  Iowa lost in heartbreaking fashion, surrendering a deciding goal in overtime. The Heartlanders...

Janice Weiner poses for a portrait Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa City Councilor Janice Weiner to announce Iowa Senate run

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 14, 2021

Janice Weiner confirmed to The Daily Iowan that she will be running for a seat in the Iowa Senate in the 2022 election. While an official announcement has not been made, Weiner told the DI of her...

Photo Illustration by Ayrton Breckenridge.

Iowa City residents volunteer for free home energy efficient audits

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter November 14, 2021

The City of Iowa City and Green Iowa AmeriCorps are conducting voluntary home energy audits to help residents make their homes more energy-efficient. Green Iowa AmeriCorps is a statewide community...

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