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Iowa Caitlin Clark attempts to find an open center during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Clark played a total of 29 minutes and 30 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 87-67.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark records second career triple-double

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 17, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark achieved her second career triple-double in the No. 8 Hawkeyes’ 87-67 victory over Southern on Wednesday night. Clark recorded 16...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

UI FIJI fraternity president elected as new Interfraternity Council president amid lawsuit against chapter

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor November 17, 2021

As Iowa’s Phi Gamma Delta chapter faces a lawsuit over an alleged sexual assault last year and a review over compliance from the national fraternity, the Iowa chapter’s current president, Mason...

Indianola High School athletic teams are called the Indians, with a feathered dreamcatcher symbol as its team and school logo. Originating in some Native American and First Nation cultures, a dreamcatcher is a handmade willow hoop on which is woven a net or web and may be decorated with  feathers or beads. Traditionally, dreamcatchers are hung over a cradle or bed as protection.

Native American communities call for the removal of Native ‘themed’ mascots

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter November 17, 2021

The Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, also known as the Meskwaki Nation, penned a letter to 66 Iowa K-12 schools calling for the retirement of Native “themed” mascots in late October. Iowa...

A Board of Supervisors meeting for Johnson County is shown in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors considers funding 37 projects with American Rescue Plan

Cooper Worth, News Reporter November 17, 2021

The 37 remaining American Rescue Plan projects — pending final approval from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors — are classified under four specific funding categories. The board will vote...

President Barbara Wilson meets with Iowa’s Congressional delegation

President Barbara Wilson meets with Iowa’s Congressional delegation

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor November 17, 2021

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to meet with members of Iowa’s congressional delegation. A post on Wilson’s instagram showed meetings with Sens....

Jan 28, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Bruno Mars accepts Album Of The Year for 24K Magic during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden.

‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ calls back to 70’s soul with a contemporary twist

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter November 17, 2021

With the release of his new album, An Evening With Silk Sonic, Bruno Mars is no longer the same romantic he was once known as. Mars has partnered up with Anderson Paak to create Silk Sonic, redefining...

The University of Iowa Faculty Council meet over Zoom in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The meeting composed primary of discussing the University’s current Covid-19 vaccination policies.

Federal deadline for vaccine mandate applies to UI departments

Kate Perez, News Reporter November 17, 2021

University of Iowa employees who work directly with a federal contract must provide proof of vaccination status or obtain a voluntary medical or religious exemption, while the state Board of Regents...

Fact Check | Iowa group corrects statement on Grassley’s infrastructure vote

Fact Check | Iowa group corrects statement on Grassley’s infrastructure vote

Lyle Muller, Politifact Iowa Editor November 17, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Caleb McCullough and Rylee Wilson If...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon releases a 3-pointer during a basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The 3-pointer gave Bohannon a share of the Big Ten record for most 3’s made in a career. Bohannon tied former Ohio State guard Jon Diebler at 374 career makes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 86-69.

Iowa men’s basketball downs North Carolina Central, 86-69

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball defeated North Carolina Central, 86-69, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Tuesday night.  Senior shooting guard Jordan Bohannon tied Jon Diebler’s Big Ten Conference record for...

The Iowa lineup is introduced before a basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 86-69.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. North Carolina Central

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor November 17, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles 86-69 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. During the game, Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon tied the record for Big Ten career 3-pointers...