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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

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy’s longest pass went for 29 yards to wide receiver Andre Anthony. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 5 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter September 28, 2023

Power Rankings  Michigan —  With the return of Harbaugh, this team is rolling.  Penn State — Why isn’t every home game a White Out? Ohio State — Marvin Harrison Jr. is a problem.   ...

Iowa running back Kamari Moulton carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Moulton carried the ball for 50 yards and two touchdowns.

Five things to watch ahead of Iowa football’s game against Michigan State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 28, 2023

1. Offensive line play  In all of the bad that occurred last Saturday at Happy Valley, the performance of the Iowa offensive line might have been the worst. Both the pass blocking and run blocking...

Iowa’s tennis team celebrates after a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The Hawkeye’s won, 4-3.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes open 2023 season, see ups and downs at Charlotte Invitational

Daniel Gomez, Sports Reporter September 28, 2023

The Iowa women's tennis team kicked off its fall season at the Charlotte Invitational in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Sept. 22-24. The Hawkeyes secured a 6-1 record on the opening day of the...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

U.S. Sen. Grassley calls government shutdown over border policies ‘idiotic’

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter September 28, 2023

Iowa’s congressional delegation is considering the cost of federal programs that Iowans rely on as the deadline for a federal government shutdown approaches. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa,...

Photo contributed by Monica Rannals of Wyatt Rannals.

2023 Iowa football Kid Captain Wyatt Rannals exudes courage and joy

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter September 28, 2023

Wyatt Rannals loves music. Along with his family and strength, music is one of the consistencies in the 9-year-old’s life that brings joy to a boy with a complex medical history.  At only...

JoCo judge allows FIJI sexual assault trial to move ahead with location change to Tama

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor September 28, 2023

The sexual assault trial involving the University of Iowa fraternity Phi Gamma Delta, known as FIJI, is moving from Johnson County to Tama County after a motion to overturn the change of venue was...

Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker speaks at his first press conference as MSU’s head coach at the Breslin Student Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Neil Blake/MLive)

Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker fired amid sexual harassment allegations, leaving void in team leadership

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2023

In 2021, Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker became one of college football’s highest-paid coaches. Two years later, he lost his job amid sexual harassment allegations. Tucker first signed...

Eva Marie performs an original song during an Iowa City Songwriters Collective performance at The James Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

IC Singers and Songwriters Collective changes the tune of local aspiring artists

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

Iowa City has no shortage of talented musicians waiting to be discovered. The Singer and Songwriter Collective at The James Theater on Wednesday brought together the musicians to connect, perform,...

Payaso Churrumais (clown) performs at the 2023 Iowa City Latino Fest on the Pedestrian Mall downtown on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Vendors sold food while community members enjoyed Latino traditions, music, food, and dance. Over 11 years, 50,00 attendees have visited the annual festival with over 80 performances in the Iowa City tradition.  The performer invited children and others to participate in competitions during the act.

Opinion | Caribbean and South American cultures should be represented in Iowa’s ‘Hispanic Heritage’

Gabriel Arboleda, Opinions Columnist September 28, 2023

Americans are uneducated about the diversity of Latin America, and current examples of Hispanic representation are not helping the cause. As Hispanic Heritage Month reaches a middle point, a few...