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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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‘So long nerds’

‘So long nerds’

April 30, 2023

After the original sarcoma diagnosis, Mr. Technodad said he knew it was bad even though he wasn’t a doctor. “[Technoblade] was very open about the cancer, but he never said anything about the fact...

‘Technoblade Never Dies’: Former UI student and YouTuber remembered after death

‘Technoblade Never Dies’: Former UI student and YouTuber remembered after death

Editor’s note: The now-deceased YouTuber and streamer Technoblade never publicly identified himself. The Daily Iowan is respecting his family’s wish to refer to him as Technoblade throughout the...

Andrew Dunn takes his new seat as councilor and shakes hands with City Attorney Eric Goers during an Iowa City Council special formal meeting in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall on Jan. 10, 2023.

Iowa City Councilor Andrew Dunn announces re-election plans

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 30, 2023

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced his run for Councilor John Thomas’ council seat, which will be vacant in January 2024. The city council elected Dunn in January to fill the At-Large...

Iowa players cheer for Denali Locker as she runs home after hitting a home run during a softball game between Iowa and Rutgers at  Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-3.

Iowa softball takes series against Rutgers, celebrates senior class

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter April 30, 2023

Iowa softball secured its first 30-win season since 2013 with a 9-6 victory over Rutgers during senior day on Sunday afternoon at Bob Pearl Field.  The Hawkeyes fell in the series opener, 5-3,...

Runners compete in the 4x100 meter relay during day three of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Drake Relays – day three

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 29, 2023

The 113th Drake Relays concluded at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Saturday. Minnesota State took home both the men’s and women’s team titles. Competition was spread across high school, college...

Iowa linebacker Seth Benson walks off the field during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022. Benson had eight total tackles. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Undrafted free agent tracker | Where former Iowa football players ended up

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 29, 2023

Several former Hawkeye football players who entered the 2023 NFL Draft did not hear their names called over the seven rounds of selections.  But they were picked up by organizations as undrafted...

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness competes in a drill with defensive end Brian Allen during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

NFL Draft roundup | Tracking where former Hawkeyes landed

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 29, 2023

Iowa football was one of just five teams that had multiple first round picks on the opening night of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State had three picks each in the first...

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell watches the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

From Iowa football to the Detroit Lions: Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta stay teammates in NFL

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 29, 2023

The NFL Draft didn’t stop former Hawkeyes Jack Campbell and Sam LaPorta from being teammates. Both Campbell and LaPorta were drafted by the Detroit Lions this weekend. Campbell, a linebacker,...

Iowa's Nia Carter runs to second base during a softball game between Rutgers and Iowa at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 5-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Rutgers

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 29, 2023

Iowa softball faced off against Rutgers at the Bob Pearl softball field in Iowa City on Friday. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 5-3. Rutgers got off to an early lead scoring three runs in the...

Runners compete in the 1500-meter run during day two of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Drake Relays – day two

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 28, 2023

Competition continued on day two of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday. Athletes ranged from high school, college and professional levels. Iowa’s Kat Moody, Jordan Johnson,...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss signals an incompletion during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Moss had four total tackles. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0.

Former Iowa football player Riley Moss selected in by Denver Broncos in third round of 2023 NFL Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Former Iowa defensive back Riley Moss is off to Denver. The Broncos selected Moss with the 83rd overall pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft Friday night, and he will now be teammates with...