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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell sends the ball over the net during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis secures its best win since 2010

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis trailed No. 27 Nebraska after dropping the doubles point on senior day Sunday at the Hawkeye Tennis Recreation Complex but rallied back to win four singles matches and defeat...

Pitcher Allison Doocy (3) poses for a portrait during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Iowa softball takes three out of four at Purdue

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 28, 2021

Like it has many times before in 2021, pitching carried the way for Iowa softball this weekend at Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, as the Hawkeyes won three of four games there. In the first game...

Iowa Forward Samantha Tawharu heads the ball during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer defeats Purdue, 1-0, on senior day

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

Iowa soccer was victorious, 1-0, against Purdue Sunday afternoon on senior day at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Just over 20 minutes into the game, junior Hailey Rydberg got her feet on the ball again...

Polling booths at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2020. Few voters came as the evening approached 7:00 PM.

Editorial | With new election changes, voters’ voices suppressed

DI Editorial Board March 28, 2021

Republicans are chipping away at voting access across America, and Iowa is now taking part in destroying our democratic ideals. On March 8, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill Senate File 413...

Iowa head coach Megan Menzel talks to Manuela Lizarazu during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on September 30th, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Iowa golf teams hit the road

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

The Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams are back on the road for a pair of early-week events. The men’s team will face the University of Florida in an 18-hole match play match in Naples, Florida,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball is just getting started

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — It was a Cinderella story finish for Iowa women’s basketball in the 2020-21 season. In November, after losing 2020 Big Ten Player of the Year Kathleen Doyle, the Hawkeyes were...

Public health officials ask the public to be patient as they prepare for expanded vaccine eligibility

Public health officials ask the public to be patient as they prepare for expanded vaccine eligibility

Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter March 28, 2021

As Iowa prepares to potentially open vaccination eligibility to all Iowans 16 and older on April 5, local public health officials caution that supplies are still limited, and people should remain patient...

Area drag queens interact with parade attendees at Iowa City Pride on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Iowa City Pride postponed until October

Brady Osborne, News Reporter March 28, 2021

Iowa City Pride is being postponed until October to give people more time to get vaccinated, which provides a new opportunity for student involvement, as the event traditionally happens in June during...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Photos: Iowa Soccer v. Purdue

Casey Stone, Photojournalist March 28, 2021

Iowa Setter Bailey Ortega sets a ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 3-0.

Iowa volleyball sweeps Michigan State in final home match of 2020-21 season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 27, 2021

In its final home match of the 2020-21 season, Iowa volleyball picked up its first win in the month of March, snapping a six-match losing streak. The Hawkeyes pieced together one of their best performances...