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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

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall at Newbo City Market Bankers Trust Stage in Cedar Rapids, IA on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Sanders addressed childcare, climate change, coronavirus, and the $3.5 trillion Democratic budget plan, among other talking points.

Sen. Bernie Sanders in Cedar Rapids to pitch $3.5 trillion budget to Iowans

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 29, 2021

Only five days after the U.S. House approved a $3.5 trillion budget plan, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., traveled to Cedar Rapids to sell Iowans on the bill and garner support for his legislative priorities....

Iowa goalkeeper Monica Wilhelm kicks the ball during the Iowa Soccer Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State on Aug. 26, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Iowa State 2-1.

Iowa soccer falls in overtime at Kansas

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 29, 2021

Iowa soccer fell, 1-0, on Sunday against Kansas, handing the Hawkeyes their first loss of the season After Iowa was called offsides in the 93rd minute, the Jayhawks marched the ball downfield, close...

Iowa forward/midfielder Maddy Murphy tries to get position of the ball during the Iowa Field Hockey Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against Wake Forest on Aug. 27, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Wake Forest 5-3.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey topples No. 1 North Carolina at home

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 29, 2021

Iowa field hockey’s Grant Field was packed to the brim on Sunday morning as the No. 3 Hawkeyes took on No. 1 North Carolina in a rematch of the NCAA Final Four. With 814 supporters at the final...

Dancers are seen dancing to music at the Latino Festival in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (Rachel Wagner/The Daily Iowan)

Latino Fest Iowa City returns after yearlong pause

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 29, 2021

After a year of waiting, Latino Fest Iowa City took over the Ped Mall for the ninth time. The festival featured a total of 17 different events scheduled throughout the day, as well as vendors lining...

Iowa outside hitters Courtney Buzzerio and Edina Schmidt dive for the ball during the Iowa Volleyball game against Indiana on Feb. 6, 2021 at Xtream Arena. Indiana defeated Iowa 3-2.

Hawkeye volleyball drops doubleheader at Coastal Carolina Invitational

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter August 28, 2021

Iowa volleyball junior outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio’s career-high 28 kills against Duke was not enough for the Hawkeyes Saturday as Iowa dropped both matches of a doubleheader at the Coastal...

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the road to the 2022  elections comes through Iowa.

Rep. Ashley Hinson announces reelection campaign, with support of Iowa Republicans, Sen. Ted Cruz

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor August 28, 2021

U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is running for reelection in 2022. The House freshman made her announcement during a BBQ at the Linn County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Hinson, a former journalist,...

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley waits for the ball during a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey looking forward to rematch against No. 1 North Carolina

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 28, 2021

After an offense-heavy 5-3 win over No. 11 Wake Forest Friday to open the season, No. 3 Iowa field hockey will now turn its attention to No. 1 North Carolina in a rematch of the 2021 NCAA Final Four.  Iowa...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy sweeps the ball during the first quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey downs No. 11 Wake Forest, 5-3

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 27, 2021

No. 3 Iowa field hockey opened its 2021-22 season with a 5-3 win over No. 11 Wake Forest in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge Friday afternoon.  The Hawkeyes registered 13 shots on goal against the Demon...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (left) chases after Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson (right) during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Iowa football team releases depth chart for Week 1 against Indiana

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 27, 2021

Eight days before opening the 2021 season inside Kinnick Stadium against Indiana, the Iowa football team released its Week 1 depth chart on Friday. The No. 18 Hawkeyes host the No. 17 Hoosiers at...

First-year students are seen taking a class of 2025 photo on Kinnick Stadium at Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.

Class of 2024 students get their Kinnick experience

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter August 27, 2021
An email sent out to the Class of 2024 confirmed that the UI will hold an event at Kinnick Stadium for second year students to take the Block I photo.
Iowa soccer forward Courtney Powell lines up a shot during a game against Iowa State at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on August 26th, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 2-1.

Iowa soccer downs Iowa State, 2-1

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 27, 2021

Thursday night was emotional for Hawkeye forward Courtney Powell. The graduate transfer scored her first goal in the Black and Gold in the 22nd minute of Iowa soccer’s 2-1 victory over Iowa State. Before...

Students stand outside of Mayflower Hall on Thursday night after gas smell is reported.

Mayflower evacuated after reported gas smell, now resolved

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 26, 2021

Students in Mayflower Residence Hall, an east side University of Iowa dorm with more than 1,000 residents, had to evacuate after a reported smell of gas in the area, according to a Hawk Alert sent...

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