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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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Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves (95) celebrates after tackling Purdue running back Devin Mockobee (45) during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Graves recorded three solo tackles and two were for a loss. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Iowa football defensive lineman Aaron Graves making strides throughout spring practice

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter April 22, 2023

Iowa football defensive lineman Aaron Graves has big shoes to fill in 2023. Following the departure of potential first-round NFL Draft pick Lukas Van Ness, Graves is looking to become Iowa’s next...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with the team after a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football notebook | head coach Kirk Ferentz gives injury updates, still active in transfer portal

Chris Werne, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2023

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz said following spring practice on Saturday that the Hawkeyes may have multiple players out for the season in 2023. Mainstays in the Iowa starting lineup, like defensive...

Iowa Quarterback Cade McNamara talks with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Photos: 2023 Iowa spring football practice

Iowa football held a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Iowa quarterbacks Joe Labas, Deacon Hill and Cade McNamara all saw action. Last year's starting quarterback, Spencer Petras, was on...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens prepares to kick a field goal during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football specialists building confidence throughout spring practice

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 22, 2023

Sophomore kicker Drew Stevens was laser-focused throughout Iowa football’s spring practices. Last season, Stevens was going through his first season as a member of the Iowa football team. In addition...

Iowa’s catcher Cade Moss runs towards home base during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 21, 2023. Moss had 1 hit and 2 runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Nebraska

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist April 22, 2023

The Iowa baseball team defeated Nebraska, 11-6, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday. The Hawkeyes had 9 hits and the Cornhuskers had 7 hits improving Iowa’s record to, 27-10. Iowa’s pitcher...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark poses for a photo with 1-year old Ivy during a charity event at the Coralville food pantry on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Photos: Caitlin Clark’s donation event at the Coralville Food Pantry

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 21, 2023

Iowa women's basketball player Caitlin Clark held a Donation Event at the Coralville Community Food Pantry in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday. The event was part of Clark's Team Up Against Hunger Campaign. Community...

Iowa pitcher Devyn Greer throws a pitch during the first game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and no. 20 Northwestern on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Wildcats beat the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for series against Minnesota and the rest of the regular season

Charlie Fox, Sports Reporter April 20, 2023

Iowa softball finished with a 1-2 record in its series against Maryland from April 14-15. First, the Hawkeyes lost to the Terrapins in a doubleheader, 5-2 and 2-0. In the first matchup, Iowa...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a watch party for Iowa Republicans on Election Day at the Hilton Downtown in Des Moines on Nov. 8, 2022.

Iowa House sends “most pro-corruption bill in Iowa History” to Governor’s desk

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 20, 2023

Under a bill passed by the Iowa House, State Auditor Rob Sand would be limited in his oversight and abilities to review documents. Senate File 478, passed a 55-41 vote in the Iowa House on Thursday...

The 45th President Donald J. Trump speaks at his media event in the ballroom at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on November 15, 2022.

Opinion | Trump’s indictment is the rule of law

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor April 20, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Donald Trump is...

Pastor Chris Huff, of Bible Baptist Church, in Mount Prospect, Illinois, holds his copy of the King James translation of the Bible, March 2, 2011. (Darrell Goemaat/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Opinion | The case for Christianity

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist April 20, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Fifty years ago,...

Prairie Lights is seen in downtown Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.

Ask The Author | Eileen Myles

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter April 20, 2023

Eileen Myles is a poet, novelist, and art journalist whose work has become a touchstone for the identity-fluid internet age. They graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Boston in 1971 and...

Members the 501st Legion with the Mandalorian who made a appearance. Sarasota's Selby Public Library's annual pop-culture, SRQCon convention returned after a COVID-related hiatus for the past couple of years. The event featured panels on things like Dungeons and Dragons and Vikings; trivia and gaming; crafts and scavenger hunts; and, of course, a big cosplay contest. The event was free for all-ages. Vendors were selling their wares. For more information about the Selby Public Library located at, 1331 1st St., Sarasota, visit scgovlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/srqcon-2022. Sar Srqcon 13

Review | ‘The Mandalorian’ returns for season 3 with fantastic characters, great battles, and heartfelt stories

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter April 20, 2023

While it is filled with action and adventure, “The Mandalorian” focuses just as heavily on the importance of family and love in its thrilling season 3. The return of “The Mandalorian” for...