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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

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Performers, Bryce Graves aka “The Govna”  and Short E. Dangerously aka (The Half Man) perform as part of Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021. Hellzapoppin is a touring act harkening back to the days of circus freak shows updating the concept for a modern audience.

Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue gets freaky at Wildwood Saloon

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter April 4, 2021

Freaks, illusions, and death-defying stunts; Hellzapoppin, the world-renowned circus freak show, offered audience members a night of thrill and wonder last night at Wildwood Saloon. Outside of the...

Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw winds up to throw during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Shaw went six complete innings but  could not finish the seventh. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball pitchers throw shutouts in doubleheader against Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2021

Iowa softball knew it had the energy to bounce back Saturday after an extra inning loss to Indiana a day before that did have good pitching from the Hawkeyes. With a doubleheader on a beautiful...

Iowa first basemen Denali Loecker touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Freshmen lead the way in Iowa softball doubleheader victories

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 3, 2021

While Iowa softball’s senior pitchers threw a pair of shutouts Saturday afternoon, the Hawkeye freshmen put on a clinic in offense.  Three freshmen hit it out of the park in Saturday’s doubleheader,...

Iowa players huddle up before a women's volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 3 sets to 2.

Iowa volleyball gets swept in final series of the season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 3, 2021

It was an unfortunate ending to the 2021 spring season for the Iowa volleyball team in Minneapolis.   Iowa lost both matches in straight sets to No. 3 Minnesota, proving why the Golden Gophers...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives forward during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

Iowa’s Luka Garza wins Naismith Trophy

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 3, 2021

Iowa men's basketball player Luka Garza was awarded the 2021 men's Naismith Trophy, which goes to the National College Player of the Year, on Saturday to become the first Hawkeye men's player to receive...

Megan Alter poses for a portrait on Friday, April 2, 2021 in front of the Broadway mural in Peppermint Plaza. She announced her second run for Iowa City City Council with a small outdoor gathering.

“I need to roll up my sleeves and become part of the solution:” Megan Alter announces second bid for City Council

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter April 2, 2021

Megan Alter kicked off her campaign run for the Iowa City City Council on Friday evening with a message of addressing the structural inequities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “When people say...

Iowa utility player Lindy Milkowski watches the ball at bat during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Iowa softball’s offense struggles to score in home opener

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Though Iowa softball got six hits in its home opener against Indiana Friday, the Hawkeyes only put one run across the board in a 4-1 loss that took nine innings. The Hawkeyes had their best inning...

Indiana outfielder Aaliyah Andrews celebrates with fans after hitting a home run during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Indiana

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist April 2, 2021