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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

The Daily Iowan

University of Iowa Professor Beth Livingston poses for a portrait in Pappajohn Business Building on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UI professors study AI’s effect on office work

Anthony Neri, News Reporter October 17, 2021

A group of University of Iowa professors is looking into how the computerization of some office jobs, known as clerical work, can change the workforce. The National Science Foundation spearheaded...

Iowa City Public Safety Information Officer Lee Hermiston poses for a portrait at city hall on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Police Department looks to maintain city trust amid Iowa Poll ratings

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter October 17, 2021

Despite protests against police brutality in the last year and a half across Iowa, Iowans report significant levels of trust in law enforcement. On Sept. 29, a Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa...

Photo illustration by Grace Kreber. (Grace Kreber/The Daily Iowan)

Research looks to maximize supervisor, remote worker productivity

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 17, 2021

Businesses can improve work-from-home management by training managers to better understand and consider the health and wellbeing of remote workers, new University of Iowa research found. Using a...

A free take home Covid-19 test kit, available at the Iowa City city hall is seen on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City City Hall gives away free COVID-19 test kits

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 17, 2021

Iowa City residents can now pick up COVID-19 at-home test kits at City Hall. Iowa City Communications Coordinator Shannon McMahon wrote in an email to The Daily Iowan that City Hall gave away more...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Demand for counseling services increasing at Iowa universities

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 17, 2021

University of Iowa students are waiting for individual appointments this semester as University Counseling Services manages overwhelming need for student mental health support. UI University Counseling...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate clinching a share of the Big Ten Conference regular season title during the field hockey game between Iowa and Ohio State at Grant Field on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Iowa defeated Ohio State 3-0.

Iowa field hockey clinches share of Big Ten regular season title

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

After a victory over No. 2 Michigan on Friday, Hawkeye field hockey had to complete a quick turnaround against No. 19 Ohio State on Sunday at Grant Field. Iowa got off to a slow start on...

Purdue tight end Payne Durham comes down after hurdling Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Durham had 15 yards on five receptions.

Hawkeyes will use bye week to learn, rest, and prepare

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

The Iowa football team had its worst showing of the season Saturday against Purdue, seemingly running out of steam late against the Boilermakers in a 24-7 loss. Now, whether the Hawkeyes like it...

Iowa outside hitter Addie VanderWeide sends the ball over the net during a volleyball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Michigan defeated Iowa 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by Northwestern

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

Iowa volleyball’s losing streak moved to 10 matches when the Hawkeyes were swept by Northwestern on Saturday night. Iowa has not won a set in seven-straight matches, as offensive and defensive...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s offense dries up in first loss of season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 16, 2021

At halftime of the Iowa-Purdue game on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, the Hawkeyes had gained a total of 185 yards — 92 on the ground and 93 through the air.  Although The Hawkeyes had only mustered...

Purdue wide receiver David Bell looks for running space after a completion during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Purdue wide receiver David Bell burns Iowa’s secondary for third year in a row

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 16, 2021

The few Hawkeye fans remaining in the Kinnick Stadium stands by the end of Iowa’s first loss of the season couldn’t help but admire the opposing player who has tormented them for three years in...

Purdue wide receiver David Bell breaks a tackle from Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Purdue leads No. 2 Iowa, 14-7

Robert Read and Chris Werner October 16, 2021

Purdue leads the No. 2 Iowa football team, 14-7, at halftime of their Week 7 matchup at Kinnick Stadium. The Boilermakers took the lead on their second offensive drive of the game, when quarterback...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds room to run during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates: No. 2 Iowa football team hosts Purdue in Homecoming matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 16, 2021

The No. 2 Iowa football team has a chance for some revenge. The Hawkeyes lost in West Lafayette to kick off the 2020 season — Iowa's third loss in its last four games against the Boilermakers....