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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

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City school district likely to require face masks in schools after federal judge’s order pausing ban

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 13, 2021

The Iowa City Community School District is likely to implement a mask requirement in its Tuesday meeting after a federal judge paused enforcement of Iowa’s mask mandate ban on Monday, according to...

From left: Bruce Teague, Megan Alter, Jason Glass, and Shawn Harmsen. Teague, Alter, and Glass are running for two at-large seats on the Iowa City City Council, and Harmsen is running unopposed for the District B seat.

League of Women Voters to hold public forum for City Council candidates

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 13, 2021

The League of Women Voters of Johnson County will host a forum for Iowa City City Council candidates Tuesday evening. Four candidates are seeking seats on the council, which will be decided during...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI jumps in national university rankings

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 12, 2021

The UI’s overall rank among public universities in the U.S. News and World Report rankings jumped one spot from last year, according to the 2022 list published Sunday night. While the UI also...

Daily Iowan reporters interview NBC special news correspondent Tom Brokaw, who attended the University of Iowa as a freshman, in the Main Library on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Brokaw donated his papers and memorable to the University of Iowa Library from his 50 years at NBC. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Retired TV journalist Tom Brokaw recalls 9/11, the day America realized its vulnerability

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor September 12, 2021

On the day of 9/11, Tom Brokaw was on air live for more than 12 straight hours. Americans nationwide remember his coverage on NBC, as much of the country had their eyes fixed on news channels from...

Michael Weinstock speaks with students at Silverstein Hebrew Academy on Sept. 10, 2021.

UI alum, former New York firefighter reflects on 9/11 20th anniversary

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor September 12, 2021

Michael Weinstock was certain he was dreaming. It was a clear, sunny day in New York City, and yet, somehow, it was snowing. The flakes drifted down around him softly, blanketing the world in silence...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during a field hockey match between No. 6 Iowa and No. 22 Massachusetts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey coasts to win against Saint Louis

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 12, 2021

For the fourth straight match, No. 2 Iowa field hockey posted a shutout win. Two days after taking down Ohio, 8-0, Friday night, nine different Hawkeyes scored in Iowa’s 10-0 win at Grant Field...

A citizen puts a flower in a victim’s name at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on Saturday, Sept.11, 2021, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

New York City marks 9/11 20th anniversary with remembrance, reflection

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor September 12, 2021

In New York City, scenes of mourning, remembrance, and reflection on the 9/11 attacks could be seen from the moment sunlight broke over the city to the moment the moon took its place in the sky. The...

UI Police investigate shots fired near Calvin Hall

UI Police investigate shots fired near Calvin Hall

Christine Valora, News Reporter September 12, 2021

Police are investigating a shots fired call from early Sunday morning on the University of Iowa campus. The shots fired call was reported in the vicinity of Calvin Hall on the east side of campus...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins gets set before a play during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s Cy-Hawk victory over Iowa State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — The No. 10 Iowa football team defeated No. 9 Iowa State 27-17 at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday to extend its winning streak against the Cyclones to six games. The Hawkeyes are out to a...

The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle up before a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

WATCH: Scoop-and-score by Jack Campbell puts Iowa up 11 points

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — Iowa's defense has scored its third touchdown of the season. After Hawkeye punter Tory Taylor punted the ball down to Iowa State's six-yard line, Iowa State running back Breece Hall took...

Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones catches a ball for a touchdown during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: No. 10 Iowa leads No. 9 Iowa State, 14-10

Robert Read, Austin Hanson, and Chloe Peterson September 11, 2021

AMES — The No. 10 Iowa football team leads No. 9 Iowa State, 14-10, at halftime. After Hawkeye quarterback Spencer Petras connected with wide receiver Charlie Jones with 1:01 remaining in the...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin breaks free during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates: No. 10 Iowa takes on No. 9 Iowa State in annual Cy-Hawk game

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2021

AMES — Iowa will take on Iowa State in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season in a highly anticipated, top-10 matchup. ESPN College GameDay hosted its pregame show in Ames this morning, as...