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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

The Roy J. & Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019.

UI cited by USDA for baby ferret deaths at research facilities

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor October 27, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture has filed two complaints against the University of Iowa after an investigation found multiple ferret babies, known as kits, had died as a result of being...

Denise Martinez named interim associate VP for health parity with UI Health Care

Denise Martinez named interim associate VP for health parity with UI Health Care

Anthony Neri, News Reporter October 26, 2021

University of Iowa Health Care named Denise Martinez its first interim associate vice president for health parity following years of working towards equity in health. She currently works as the...

Coltin Ball and Katie Westermeyer are shown answering questions from Daily Iowan journalist Sam Knupp about the Iowa City elections in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.(Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

UI students largely unaware of local election

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 26, 2021

Some University of Iowa students are planning to vote in the upcoming Iowa City City Council and school board election, but many are unaware of the election being held next week. UI student Jan...

Contributed photo of Brian Farrell.

One Community, One Book initiative celebrates 20 years

Simone Garza, News Reporter October 26, 2021

One Community, One Book, an initiative established to spread awareness of social justice in the University of Iowa and Iowa City communities, is celebrating its 20th year. Since 2001, One Community,...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Reports of violent crime declined in Iowa City in 2020

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 26, 2021

Reported violent crimes in Iowa increased this year to the highest level since 2018, but the rate in Iowa City went down over the same year. The rate of reported violent crimes in the state of Iowa...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

University of Iowa Health Care adds Moderna and J&J vaccines to employee booster program

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter October 26, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics added Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccines to the booster program for UI Health Care faculty and staff on Friday. On Friday,...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeyes coming off bye week, Riley Moss out again

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 26, 2021

A weekend without a game meant that Iowa football players had an unusual amount of free time during the bye week. That time off was spent in a variety of ways. Offensive linemen Kyler Schott, Tyler...

University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Big Ten football notebook | Bielema meets with reporters, Franklin dashes rumors

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 26, 2021

Washington’s gloves sent to College Football Hall of Fame The gloves University of Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington wore last Saturday are on their way to the College Football Hall of Fame...

Oars line the shore on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Jeff Garbutt named head coach of Iowa rowing

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

The University of Iowa’s NCAA Division I Women’s Rowing program is under new direction. Hawkeye Athletic Director Gary Barta named Jeff Garbutt the fourth-ever head coach of Iowa rowing late Monday...

Iowa Military Hero of the Game Adam Vranek is honored on the field during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.

UI alum Adam Vranek returns as Hawkeye Football Military Hero

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 25, 2021

For Adam Vranek, coming back to Kinnick Stadium to be the Iowa-Purdue game’s Military Hero of the Game was more than just honoring his service — it was a chance for him to show his former classmates...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Respiratory illness cases climb, health experts recommend COVID-19, flu vaccines

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter October 25, 2021

Testing centers and public health experts in Johnson County are seeing more cases of other respiratory illnesses compared to last year as COVID-19 cases decrease in the county but remain high. Johnson...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019.

Meet the six candidates vying for four seats on the Iowa City Community School District board

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 24, 2021

For the first time, six candidates are running for four open seats on the Iowa City Community School District school board. Two incumbents, J.P. Claussen and current school board Vice President...