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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

Iowa City City Council members meet in the Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

Iowa City City Council gives first pass to Comprehensive Plan Amendment for South District

Emily Delgado, News Reporter October 6, 2021

Iowa City is planning to create affordable housing and walkable areas in the South District with a new form-based zoning plan.  The Iowa City City Council passed the first consideration of the...

Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, September 20th, 2020.

Board of Regents mask ruling puts Hancher at odds with Actors’ Equity safety protocols

Jenna Post, Arts Editor October 5, 2021

Hancher Auditorium canceled one of its performances last week, as the theater — under University of Iowa COVID-19 guidelines — was unable to meet the Actors' Equity Association's mask requirement...

A homecoming banner is seen near the University of Iowa Campus Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

UI Homecoming ‘moves tradition forward’ with changes

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter October 5, 2021

This year, University of Iowa Homecoming is seeking to “move tradition forward” with events like the pep rally, Shout!, the Homecoming parade, and a virtual trivia night. The UI Homecoming Council...

Herky waves a flag before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Herky the Hawk fights for spot in Mascot Hall of Fame

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter October 5, 2021

Herky the Hawk takes on his next big challenge this week as he fights to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, alongside mascots from around the country. “The Mascot Hall of Fame recognizes...

The Iowa offensive line pushes forward to get Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras into the end zone for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak play 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 notebook: Hawkeyes preparing for top-five matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 5, 2021

Kirk Ferentz can still recall walking into Kinnick Stadium for the 1985 matchup between No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 2 Michigan. "The energy when you walked into the stadium that day, it's rare," Ferentz...

Indiana head coach Tom Allen interacts with reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten notebook: Badgers’ Mertz questionable, Gophers’ Potts hospitalized

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2021

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is questionable heading into the Badgers’ matchup against Illinois Saturday.  The sophomore QB suffered a chest injury after he was sacked in the third quarter...

The Iowa Senate gavels in and begins a special session on redistricting maps on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Iowa Senate rejects first legislative and congressional maps

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 5, 2021

Republicans in the Iowa Senate voted down the first set of congressional and legislative maps proposed by the Iowa Legislative Services Agency, requiring the nonpartisan agency to return to the drawing...

Coach Andrew Carter speaks with reporters at the end of Iowa rowing competition on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Iowa head rowing coach Andrew Carter resigns

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2021

Iowa Athletics announced Tuesday that head rowing coach Andrew Carter has resigned, effective immediately.  Carter was named head coach of Iowa rowing in July 2013, and spent eight years at the...

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Iowa City-born data scientist reveals identity as Facebook whistleblower

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor October 4, 2021

Frances Haugen, originally from Iowa City, revealed her identity Sunday night as the person who filed whistleblower complaints against Facebook. On TV news show "60 Minutes", Haugen spoke about...

The John Pappajohn Business Building on a sunny afternoon on Sept. 1, 2021.

Pappajohn family contributes $10 million to entrepreneurial centers

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 4, 2021

John and Mary Pappajohn will contribute $10 million to five university entrepreneurial centers in their names across the state of Iowa with the goal of make Iowa one of the most entrepreneurial states...

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...