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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 right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa two-sport athlete Brody Brecht chooses to pursue baseball full-time

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Brody Brecht has made his choice. On Friday evening, the two-sport athlete for his first two years at Iowa — a flame-throwing pitcher for the Hawkeye baseball team and a wide receiver on the football...

Iowa infielder Michael Seegers jumps over West Michigan catcher Greg Budig to score during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Western Michigan

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 24, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Western Michigan Broncos, 9-3, at Duane Banks Field on Friday. After an uneventful first inning, Iowa scored three points in the bottom of second to hold a solid lead...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a jump shot during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Buffalos leads The Hawkeyes, 40-39.

Iowa women’s basketball squeezes past Colorado, advances to Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

SEATTLE — Iowa women's basketball eked by Colorado, 87-77, in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena. The Hawkeyes will advance to the Elite Eight for the first time...

The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Northwest Junior High School evacuated for the second day in a row after bomb threat

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 24, 2023

Northwest Junior High School students and staff evacuated Friday for the second time in two days after receiving another bomb threat.  Police did not identify a bomb after searching the building,...

BetWinner App in Bangladesh

BetWinner App in Bangladesh

Promoted Post March 24, 2023

The Betwinner bookmaker is popular all over the world, including in Bangladesh. Therefore, it is not surprising that the bookmaker team has launched an official application for bettors who register...

Reasons to Join an Accelerated Nursing Program

Reasons to Join an Accelerated Nursing Program

Promoted Post March 24, 2023

Upon graduating and working in the professional world, most people wanting to switch careers choose to pursue a career in nursing. Nursing has always been a preferred second career option for many individuals...

3 Best Baseball Players in the World

3 Best Baseball Players in the World

Promoted Post March 24, 2023

Baseball is a sport that requires a great deal of skill, athleticism, and strategy. It is a game that has been enjoyed by millions of people for more than a century. Presently, there are prodigies...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to director of operations Hannah Bluder during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen press conferences and practices at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Thursday, March 24, 2023.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Colorado in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball will take on sixth-seeded Colorado for a spot in the Elite Eight on Friday night. The Hawkeyes will be playing for their first Elite Eight berth...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall jukes out Maryland guard Abby Meyers during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

How a late-season loss to Maryland sparked Iowa women’s basketball’s postseason run

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Going into the final week of the regular season, Iowa women’s basketball was in a good position. Iowa was tied with Indiana for first place in the Big Ten standings and two games away...

Iowa City Council approves rezoning for new commercial, residential development area at the corner of North Dodge St. and Scott Blvd.

Iowa City Council approves rezoning for new commercial, residential development area at the corner of North Dodge St. and Scott Blvd.

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter March 23, 2023

A new development with apartments, townhomes, and community commercial space — including a Scooter’s Coffee and a restaurant — on North Dodge Street and North Scott Boulevard will soon be constructed. Iowa...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. At the State Capitol, legislative leaders spoke in their chambers while rally members congregated in the rotunda in support of freedom. The 2022 Legislative Session started today and will end in April.

Politics Notebook | House passes bill restricting eminent domain use for carbon capture pipelines

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 23, 2023

Under a bill passed by the Iowa House on Wednesday, private companies constructing carbon capture pipelines would be required to obtain voluntary land rights for 90 percent of the length of the pipeline...

Opinion | Regional banks (probably) should not exist

Opinion | Regional banks (probably) should not exist

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist March 23, 2023

There are too many banks in the U.S. The lesson we should take away from the recent string of bank failures is that regional banks are dangerous to the financial system. There needs to be stricter regulations...