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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

Iowa women’s basketball players Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano celebrate after Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague declares April 14 to be Iowa women’s basketball day during the Iowa women’s basketball celebration on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Hawkeye fans gather to celebrate ‘Iowa Women’s Basketball Team Day’

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 14, 2023

As Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague declared April 14 as Iowa Women’s Basketball Team Day, junior guard Caitlin Clark jumped out of her chair. “Let’s go!” she yelled, hugging center Monika Czinano...

Food donations are seen inside of the CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2022. The center is a volunteer-driven organization for grocery assistance.

Iowa House passes bill requiring asset tests, increasing oversight on public assistance programs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 13, 2023

A bill that would create more barriers for Iowa families looking to receive public assistance is headed to the governor’s desk after passing a 58-41 vote in the Iowa House on Thursday. Five Republicans...

Iowa’s Smantha Mannix celebrates during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Mannix won her singles match ending, 6-3.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for upcoming home conference matches against Rutgers and Maryland this weekend

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 13, 2023

The Iowa women’s tennis team will continue its schedule this weekend with a home matchup against Rutgers on April 14, followed by a visit from Maryland two days later. The Hawkeyes are 9-8 on the...

Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe leads the 60-meter hurdles during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bebe set a personal record with a time of 8.30 to put her No. 4 all-time for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, UW-Milwaukee, and Western Illinois.

Iowa track and field notebook | Big Ten indoor hurdles champion Myreanna Bebe makes outdoor season debut before another team split across the country

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter April 13, 2023

Iowa women’s track and field junior hurdler Myreanna Bebe headlined the team’s six wins at the Fighting Illini Challenge on April 4, building momentum for another team split across the country this...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 90th Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Politics Notebook | Iowa Republicans advance bill to prevent Democrat’s mail-in caucus plan

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor April 13, 2023

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill that would bar the Iowa Democratic Party’s plan to use mail-in ballots for its 2024 presidential caucus and require pre-registered, in-person caucuses in the state...

Iowa’s Mac McClear fist bumps a spectator during the Iowa Fall Classic at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. McClear won the tournament after shooting two under par. The Hawkeyes defeated eight other teams to win the tournament, shooting 20 over par.

Iowa golf notebook | Men ready to host Hawkeye Invitational, women set to travel to Lady Buckeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 13, 2023

One message was clear at the Hoak Family Golf Complex during Tuesday's Iowa men’s golf practice ahead of the Hawkeye Invitational set for this weekend at Finkbine Golf Course: The Hawkeyes want to...

A barn stands by a cornfield near American Legion Road in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

UI joins college network supporting enrollment of rural students

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Prospective college students from rural communities will be given access to campuses across the U.S., including the University of Iowa. The UI and 15 other colleges will be part of the STARS College...