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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

Closed off construction sites in the University of Iowa Hospital, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

University of Iowa takes on $56.2 million in campus, UIHC capital improvements

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter September 27, 2022

The University of Iowa will work on five capital projects that will improve on-campus laborato­ries and replace hospital equipment and emergen­cy generators. Rod Lehnertz, UI senior vice president...

UI Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence displays Iowa youth’s art

UI Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence displays Iowa youth’s art

Archie Wagner, News Reporter September 27, 2022

The University of Iowa Latinx Youth Summit on Sept. 23 promoted the theme of “Bienestar, Salud, y Sabiduria: Supporting Youth Wellbeing” with a new competition that encourages students to respond...

Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear speaks at a town hall, hosted by the University Democrats at Iowa, at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. DeJear spoke about education and health care access in Iowa, before fielding questions from the public.

Gov. candidate Deidre DeJear speaks on the importance of addressing the needs of all Iowans

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter September 26, 2022

Iowa Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear expressed the importance of health care access and education in Iowa at a University Democrats at Iowa town hall on Monday with 42 days until the...

(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

1st District candidates clash on abortion, infrastructure in debate

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 26, 2022

The candidates in Iowa’s newly drawn 1st Congressional District found some common ground on issues like eminent domain, but mostly drew sharp ideological differences in a debate on Monday night hosted...

Protesters yell a chant during a demonstration aimed at standing in solidarity with Iranians at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. About 30 people attended.

Johnson County residents, UI students join Iran anti-government protesters

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 26, 2022

Members of Johnson County gathered at Hubbard Park on Monday to join thousands of Iranian protesters across the world after a movement against gender discrimination was launched in Iran over a week...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor warms up before a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes earn two Big Ten Players of the Week, Jestin Jacobs out for the season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 26, 2022

Senior defensive back Kaevon Merriweather and junior punter Tory Taylor earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors on Monday following Iowa’s victory over Rutgers. In his first career defensive...

Photo by Johanna Leonard.

UI students use T. Anne Cleary walkway to spread kind messages

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 25, 2022

One University of Iowa class spread positivity to staff and students after drawing inspirational messages on the T. Anne Cleary walkway last week. Passersby could read messages like “you belong...

Iowa’s public universities report a decline in conduct violations on campus

Iowa’s public universities report a decline in conduct violations on campus

Grace Katzer, News Reporter September 25, 2022

Iowa’s three public universities reported conduct violations and criminal offenses decreased over the past year at the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 14. At the meeting, student life...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hands the ball off to running back Leshon Williams during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

‘I knew he was there with me tonight’: Iowa football’s Leshon Williams honors late father with touchdown at Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 25, 2022

Iowa football running back Leshon Williams scored the Hawkeyes’ first offensive touchdown of the game against Rutgers on Saturday night. And that touchdown, he said, was in honor of his late father.  Williams...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10.

Opinion | Iowa football might have found its offensive identity Saturday night

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor September 25, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J., — Saturday’s Iowa-Rutgers game didn’t go as many projected it to. Initially billed as an Australian “Puntapalooza,” the contest featured fewer than 10 punts between the...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean intercepts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 27-10. DeJean’s interception was taken back for 45 yards.

Grading Iowa football’s Big Ten-opening victory over Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Iowa football officially started the 2022 Big Ten season 1-0 with a 27-10 victory over Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes are now 3-1 on the season. Defense led...

Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee talks to wide receiver Brody Brecht during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes lead the Rutgers 17-3 at halftime.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s 27-10 victory over Rutgers at SHI Stadium

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Iowa's defense outscored its own offense again on Saturday night against Rutgers. The Hawkeye defense opened Iowa's scoring as sophomore defensive back Cooper DeJean captured an interception for...