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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

Water rushes out of the Coralville dam on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

Iowa City resolves high levels of zinc after EPA violation

Emily Delgado, News Reporter November 8, 2021

In a response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding of violations in Iowa City’s water, the city has reduced the daily zinc intake to comply with federal guidelines. High levels of zinc...

The Coralville food pantry is seen on Sunday, Nov. 7. 2021.

Johnson County aides nonprofits and residents with emergency fund grants

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter November 8, 2021

John Boller, executive director of Coralville Community Food Pantry, saw a lack in access to food for city residents last year during the beginning of the pandemic. With grant funding, he launched a...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) speaks to a crowd on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at Linn County Fairgrounds. Hinson talked about the Iowa practicality she brings to Washington D.C.

Fact Check | Tax increases in Build Back Better aimed at the wealthy, but too early to tell full effects

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 8, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If your time is short:  Republican members of...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game.

Alex Padilla listed as Iowa’s starting quarterback ahead of Minnesota game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 8, 2021

The Iowa football team has a new starting quarterback. Alex Padilla, a redshirt sophomore who took over for Spencer Petras late in the first quarter of Iowa's 17-12 win over Northwestern, is listed...

Professor of Economics and Economics Department Officer David Cooper poses for a portrait on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

New Tippie economics department executive officer looks to rebuild program

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter November 7, 2021

The new head of the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Department of Economics is looking to revitalize and return the program to its previous reputation. Newly selected Departmental...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball to wide receiver Arland Bruce IV during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla answers the call, leads Hawkeyes to win

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 7, 2021

EVANSTON Ill. — Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras threw for four yards on 2-of-4 passing on the first three drives of Saturday night's 17-12 Iowa win over Northwestern at Ryan Field. Then, before...

Flood attenuation and climate change researcher Federico Antolini, currently pursuing his PhD in geoinformatics, poses for a portrait near the Iowa River on Monday Nov. 1, 2021.

Flood attenuation techniques potentially more effective than dams

Natasha Keicher, News Reporter November 7, 2021

Traditional flood mitigation techniques, like dams, are not effective against the increased flooding that climate change will bring, University of Iowa research has found. A study by UI graduate...

Savannah DeGroot, one of QT Closets founders and Project Coordinator, looks over a large pile of clothing donations that have been cleaned and processed for giving away. The number of clothing items in the storage containers pictured are estimated to be around 2,000.

Queer Trans Clothing Closet launches online store, prepares for pop-up

Meg Doster, News Reporter November 7, 2021

Iowa City’s Queer Trans Clothing Closet saw a surge of orders and increased interest after launching its website late last month. The nonprofit provides free, gender-neutral or gender-affirming...

Iowa offense huddles up before lining up the line of scrimmage during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Iowa football remains at No. 19 in AP Poll

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 7, 2021

The University of Iowa football team remained at No. 19 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 Poll. The Hawkeyes defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 17-12, Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston. The...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega looks at a referee after a call during a volleyball match between Iowa and No. 4 Wisconsin at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by No. 4 Wisconsin

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 7, 2021

After an emotional win against Indiana on Friday, Iowa volleyball struggled against No. 4 Wisconsin at Xtream Arena in Coralville Saturday. The Badgers dominated the Hawkeyes, picking up a 3-0 victory....

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones hurdles over Northwestern corner back AJ Hampton Jr. during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s 17-12 win over Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 6, 2021

EVANSTON, Ill. — The No. 22 Iowa football team defeated Northwestern, 17-12, at Ryan Field on Saturday. And you'd better believe there's plenty to talk about. Between backup quarterback Alex Padilla...

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first quarter of the game.

Iowa survives late Northwestern comeback attempt, snaps two-game losing skid

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 6, 2021

EVANSTON, Ill. — Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz had seen enough. With two minutes and 11 seconds remaining in the first quarter against Northwestern, Iowa's coaching staff came to a consensus that...

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