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

AAUP, COGS question legal standing of prohibition on instructors requiring masks in class

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor September 26, 2021

Two organizations representing University of Iowa instructors sent an email to UI President Barbara Wilson and other administration Sunday evening accusing the UI of being in violation of Iowa law...

Photo Illustration by Dimia Burrell.

Market2Go returns with eco-friendly options

Christine Valora, News Reporter September 26, 2021

University of Iowa’s Housing and Dining program — Market2Go — launched as a campus solution to students’ inability to eat in the dining halls because of COVID-19, and has returned for this...

A concession stand attendant serves an alcoholic beverage during 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. This is the first season Kinnick Stadium has sold alcohol.

University of Iowa Dance Marathon tackles can-collecting at Kinnick

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter September 26, 2021

In heaven there is no beer — but there are plenty of beer cans littered among the stands of Kinnick Stadium after a game. University of Iowa Dance Marathon is collecting cans at tailgates and...

Molly Hall-Martin. Contributed.

UI student to represent Indigenous, first-generation populations on national committee

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 26, 2021

A University of Iowa doctoral candidate will serve as the only student on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity under the U.S. Department of Education. Molly Hall-Martin,...

A COVID-19 safety sign hangs on the door of the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

COVID-19 cases higher in Johnson County than a year ago

Emily Delgado and Cooper Worth September 26, 2021

Johnson County has seen an average of 400 positive COVID-19 cases every week in the last few weeks. Since the beginning of September, the state has reported an average of 50 to 60 new cases of COVID-19...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with an official during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Iowa remains No. 5 in Week 5 AP poll, Penn State now top-ranked Big Ten team

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 26, 2021

The Iowa football team is ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press' poll for the third week in a row. But unlike the last two weeks, the Hawkeyes are no longer the highest-ranked team in the Big Ten....

Illinois outside hitter Raina Terry spikes the ball as Iowa middle blocker Amiya Jones and setter Jenna Splitt attempt to block it during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Iowa volleyball swept by No. 12 Nebraska

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 26, 2021

Iowa volleyball dropped its fourth consecutive match Saturday afternoon, as No. 12 Nebraska swept the Hawkeyes. The Nebraska offense proved to be too tough for Iowa, as junior outside hitter Madi...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta jogs into the end zone after a touchdown reception during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Iowa targeted LaPorta six times for four catches, 45 yards and a score. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Iowa passing game produces explosive plays in win over Colorado State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 25, 2021

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta was only thinking one thing when he was uncovered over the middle of the field near the end zone and the ball was heading his direction. “Don’t drop it,” LaPorta...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds a gap during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Halftime reactions: Colorado State leads No. 5 Iowa, 14-7

Robert Read and Austin Hanson September 25, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa football team trails Colorado State, 14-7, at halftime of their Saturday matchup at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa took a 7-0 lead toward the start of the second quarter, courtesy of a 43-yard...

Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon makes a tackle on Colorado State running back A'Jon Vivens during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates: No. 5 Iowa football hosts Colorado State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 25, 2021

No. 5 Iowa football will take on Mountain West Conference foe Colorado State at 2:30 p.m. at Kinnick Stadium Saturday. The Hawkeyes and Rams have never played each other before. Colorado State is...

Demonstrators gather at the Old Capitol Building to protest Texas's anti-abortion law.

Pro-choice demonstrators promote reproductive rights at Old Capitol

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 24, 2021

A group of roughly 40 people assembled at the Old Capitol to demonstrate in favor of reproductive rights before they took to a march in the streets on Friday night.  According the organizers’...

Iowa midfielder Lokke Stribos hits the ball after receiving the penalty corner shot during the second quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament quarterfinals against No. 4 Maryland on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 1 Michigan tomorrow afternoon.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey tops No. 6 Penn State to remain undefeated

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 24, 2021

No. 2 Iowa field hockey won the battle of undefeated teams Friday night as it took a 1-0 victory over previously unbeaten No. 6 Penn State. Senior midfielder Lokke Stribos found the back of the...