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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark puts up a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 14 Iowa and Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Clark led the team in scoring with 21 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 69-61.

Iowa women’s basketball downs Central Florida, 69-61

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 18, 2021

The Iowa women’s basketball team defeated University of Central Florida, 69-61, in its first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in 13 days.  Three Hawkeyes scored in double figures: sophomore point...

Iowa huddles up after a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 14 Iowa and Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. After being asked about coaching against a former Hawkeye, Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder expressed love for former Iowa players. “But we also like to send them home with an L,” Bluder said after the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 69-61.

Photos: No. 14 Iowa women’s basketball vs. UCF

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor December 18, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball defeated the University of Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 69-61. The Knights held opponents on average to under 50 points entering the contest.   The Hawkeyes won...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is displayed on Wednesday, April 7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC Boyd Tower fire started by burning leaves near generator exhaust stack

Anthony Neri, News Reporter December 17, 2021

The Iowa City Department of Public Safety reported that a fire at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ Boyd Tower was started after a pile of leaves near a generator exhaust stack caught...

Iowa Heartlander forward Bryce Misley advances the puck at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Kansas City Mavericks at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. The Iowa Heartlanders beat the Kansas City Mavericks 4-1.

Iowa Heartlanders set for road series with Kansas City Mavericks

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 17, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders will attempt to accomplish their first three-game winning streak in franchise history on Friday. The 7-12-2-1 Heartlanders will compete in Independence, Missouri, against the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Iowa City Fire Department extinguishes elevator fire at UIHC

Meg Doster, News Reporter December 17, 2021

An elevator fire was reported in the University of Iowa’s Hospitals and Clinics’ Boyd Tower on the west side of campus on Friday.  Hayley Bruce, assistant director for communications and external...

Students walk out of Iowa City City High School to show activism for abortion laws on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.

Iowa City High School students walk out for reproductive rights

Sam Knupp, News Reporter December 16, 2021

Students from the Iowa City Community School District walked out of class around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday to protest the anti-abortion agenda of lawmakers across the country on the University of Iowa’s...

Fact Check | Context needed when saying Grassley vote against funding extension was vote to slash Medicare

Fact Check | Context needed when saying Grassley vote against funding extension was vote to slash Medicare

Lyle Muller, Politifact Iowa Editor December 16, 2021

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. If your time is short Congress approved raising...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa plans to continue final exam schedule amid severe weather forecast

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 15, 2021

The University of Iowa is not canceling or rescheduling final exams planned for Wednesday afternoon and evening, Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel said in a campus email Wednesday,...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. warms up during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Former Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. commits to Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2021

Former Hawkeye Tyrone Tracy Jr. announced that he was committing to Purdue via Twitter Wednesday. The junior from Camby, Indiana, was with the Hawkeye football program for four years and joins the...

Source: National Weather Service

High winds, thunderstorms expected for eastern Iowa Wednesday afternoon

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor December 15, 2021

On a December day that broke records for weather in the high 60s and 70s, Iowa is bracing for wind storms expected to reach much of the state Wednesday afternoon. High winds are expected across...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. The Iowa offense recorded 279 total yards compared to Michigan’s 461. The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Where to watch Iowa-Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 15, 2021

There's only one more chance to watch the Hawkeyes play this season. No. 15 Iowa plays No. 22 Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 1. The Hawkeyes are making their first appearance...

This map shows the proposed reprecincting for Plan A with Iowa City City Council voting districts.

Iowa City City Council selects precinct plan prioritizing future population growth

Emily Delgado, News Reporter December 14, 2021

Some Iowa City residents may vote in a different precinct for the next 10 years after the Iowa City City Council's decision to choose precinct Plan A, which takes into consideration future population...