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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

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Johnson County Deputy Director of Emergency Management Agency Travis Beckman speaks during a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class at Regina Catholic Education Center on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. The class is one of the first in Iowa and hopes to develop leadership and first responder skills for high schoolers.

Regina Catholic Education Center first eastern Iowa school to take part in national teen emergency program

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 3, 2021

The Regina Catholic Education Center is training high school students in emergency skills, such as first aid and disaster preparation, in a collaborative program with the Johnson County Emergency Management...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras gets the offense ready for play during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Petras threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa’s offense, defense play complimentary football in Big Ten beatdown of Maryland

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 3, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Members of Iowa’s secondary stood on the sideline near the Hawkeye bench late in the fourth quarter in Maryland Stadium on Friday, counting off how many interceptions the defense...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa football team jumps up to No. 3 in Week 6 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 3, 2021

The Iowa football team jumped up to No. 3 in the Associated Press' Week 6 Poll after defeating Maryland, 51-14, in College Park on Friday night. Iowa had been No. 5 for the past three weeks. The...

An attendee holds up their hands in the shape of a heart during the Unity March held by Iowa City Pride that began at College Green Park and ended in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Iowa City Pride decided to change this event from a parade to a march this year to show the community fighting for equal rights together.

Iowa City Pride festival returns

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 2, 2021

The Iowa City Pride festival returned this weekend after being canceled and postponed for more than a year because of the pandemic.  The last time Iowa City celebrated Pride was in 2019. This year,...

Participants of a women’s march congregate in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. The marchers encountered both street preachers and members of the Iowa City community celebrating Pride during the route.

Iowa City Women’s March protests Texas abortion laws, joining nationwide movement

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 2, 2021

Demonstrators chanted “My body, my choice” Saturday afternoon, along with thousands across the country who joined Women’s March rallies. Pro-abortion rights protesters marched from the Iowa...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks during the 50th Iowa City Pride Festival held by Iowa City Pride on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. While speaking, Teague mentioned the challenges of 2020 including he and his husband not being able to have their wedding. “Let me tell you something about love. Love can stand the test of time.”

Unity March flocks Iowa City streets

Anthony Neri, News Reporter October 2, 2021

A crowd gathered at College Green Park for the first Iowa City Pride festival community march on Saturday. Marchers flocked down Iowa Avenue and made their way to the intersection of Linn Street...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV breaks free after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Arland Bruce IV becoming a reliable receiver for Iowa’s offense

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 2, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV was the first Hawkeye to congratulate his teammate Keagan Johnson on the sideline last week after Johnson scored the first touchdown of his...

Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts jumps up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s Friday night win over Maryland

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 2, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The No. 5 Iowa football team dismantled Maryland in its 51-14 win over the Terrapins on Friday night. The Hawkeyes forced seven turnovers on the night. Offensively, Iowa scored...

Former Vice President Mike Pence addresses the crowd during The Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines on Friday, July 16, 2021. Pence said his favorite encounters with Americans were when people mentioned they were praying for him.

Former Vice President Mike Pence to visit University of Iowa in November

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor October 1, 2021

Former Vice President Mike Pence will deliver a lecture at the University of Iowa on Nov. 1. The event is hosted by Young Americans for Freedom, a conservative student activism group. Pence will...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner runs after intercepting a pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: No. 5 Iowa leads Maryland, 34-7

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland led Iowa after the first 15 minutes of their Friday night matchup. After 30 minutes? That's a different story. The No. 5 Hawkeyes scored 31 points in the second quarter...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras gets ready for a play during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates: No. 5 Iowa football team takes on Maryland under Friday night lights

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 1, 2021

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Hawkeyes are ready for some football under the Friday night lights. No. 5 Iowa is in College Park for a Friday night game against Maryland. Both teams are undefeated (4-0)...

Iowas defense lines up against Colorado States offense during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Explaining the ‘Next Man In’ mentality that makes the Iowa defense great

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

The Iowa defense has a simple mentality this season: Next man in. Everybody, no matter if they’re in the first-string lineup or on the scout team, works like a starter in practice. Any defensive...

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