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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

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...

Contributed by Shawn Harmsen.

Iowa City, Johnson County elected officials lean toward confrontation without police

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter November 14, 2021

With the election of Indira Sheumaker to Des Moines City Council, who ran on a ‘Defund the Police’ platform, and the rejection of an amendment suggesting the replacement of the Minneapolis Police...

Associate Professor of civil environmental engineering and IIHR interim director, Gabriele Villarini poses for a portrait alongside IIHR Assistant Research Scientist, Wei Zhang, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2017.

IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering celebrates 100 years

Simone Garza, News Reporter November 14, 2021

The University of Iowa’s IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering, formerly known as the Iowa Institute for Hydraulic Research, is celebrating over 100 years of research and education with University of...

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Carver College of Medicine Latinx Faculty Council works to improve representation

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter November 14, 2021

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine recently established the Latinx Faculty Council to bring together faculty members to serve the broader Latinx and Hispanic community and improve representation...

From left, Democrats Sen. Joe Bolkcom, Rep. Christina Bohannan, and Rep. Mary Mascher, who all represent Iowa City in front of a map of Johnson County. Graphic by Caleb McCullough.

Fresh faces will represent Johnson County in 2023

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 14, 2021

At least four new faces will represent Johnson County under the golden dome in Des Moines following the 2022 election. Political leaders from both parties in Iowa said it will be a refreshing change...

Northwestern midfielder Maddie Zimmer and Iowa forward Annika Herbine race for the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Northwestern won 1-0, eliminating Iowa in the tournament. Earlier in the season, Northwestern won against Iowa. Zimmer had one shot on goal. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa field hockey eliminated from NCAA tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Editor November 14, 2021

Iowa field hockey’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup against Northwestern looked set to go into overtime at Grant Field on Sunday as the Hawkeyes and Wildcats were both scoreless near the end...

The International Programs office located in the University Capitol Centre in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. International Programs is opening the University of Iowa Passport Office within the same space.

University of Iowa International Programs adds passport station

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter November 14, 2021

Students can now renew or apply for passports on campus. The University of Iowa International Programs will open a passport station for students and the surrounding community, joining the list of...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a shot over Samford guard Sanna Redmond during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Samford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 91-54.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball defeats University of Northern Iowa

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 14, 2021

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball traveled to Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Sunday to take on to the University of Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes took down the Panthers, 82-61. Sophomore point guard Caitlin...

Candidate for the U.S. Congress and state Rep. Christina Bohannan, D-Iowa City, addresses supporters on Nov. 14, ahead of door knocking.

Congressional candidate Bohannan gathers supporters to door knock 

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 14, 2021

About a dozen supporters gathered at a shelter in City Park on Sunday for state Rep. Christina Bohannan’s, D-Iowa City, first field organizing event of her congressional campaign. The group gathered...

Rightside hitter Courtney Buzzerio spikes the ball during a volleyball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Indiana Hoosiers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 3-1.

Iowa volleyball defeats Maryland, 3-1

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 14, 2021

Iowa volleyball defeated Maryland, 3-1, on Saturday night in the Hawkeyes’ final home game of the 2021 season. The Hawkeyes also honored their four seniors: Outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio, middle...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla drops back to pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla picks up win in first-ever start for Iowa football

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 13, 2021

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla had played in just seven games as a Hawkeye prior to Iowa football’s Nov. 13 game against Minnesota. In the seven games he played, Padilla never walked onto...

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