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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

An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Opinion | Reform instead of defund

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist April 28, 2023

Activists concerned about police funding continue to flounder in their quest to cut police budgets because they fail to realize that their strategy is getting them nowhere. Instead, activists need to...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta runs the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Former Iowa football tight end Sam LaPorta picked by Detroit Lions in second round of 2023 NFL Draft

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Former Hawkeye Sam LaPorta is continuing Iowa football’s tight end legacy. The Detroit Lions picked LaPorta with the No. 33 pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night. He’ll join...