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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Kansas State guard Serena Sundell blocks Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s pass during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Sundell played for 39 minutes and had five rebounds. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes back in action in Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball team will return to action this weekend to participate in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. The Hawkeyes are now 4-1 overall, last beating...

Iowa head coach Jim Barnes yells during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2. In his first season in 2021, Barnes led Iowa to their best season since 2019.

Iowa volleyball signs three athletes for 2024

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

Iowa volleyball head coach Jim Barnes announced on Nov. 8 that the program signed three players for the 2024 season. Kamaluhia Garcia, Jaimie Marquardt, and Jenna Meitzler have all committed to playing...

Councilor Megan Alter is pictured at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Iowa City defers vote on proposed height limits for new houses in the Northside neighborhood

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 21, 2023

The Iowa City City Council elected to defer a vote on a zoning code amendment that would reduce the maximum allowable height of select homes in the Northside neighborhood. The amendment is a proposal...

President of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats introduces three republican presidential candidates during the 2023 Thanksgiving Family Forum hosted by The FAMiLY Leader, an organization dedicated to advancing the role of religious values in government, at the Marriott hotel in downtown Des Moines on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The event, moderated by Vander Plaats, began at 3:30 p.m. with a round table discussion, and was followed by meet-and-greet events with each of the candidates, which included Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley.

Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats endorses Ron DeSantis

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor November 21, 2023

Bob Vander Plaats, an influential leader among Iowa evangelicals — one of Iowa’s most influential voting blocks — endorsed presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, just days...

Iowa City city council members sit during a city council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

IC City Park stage to receive upgrades to enhance viewer and actor experiences

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 21, 2023

The wooden festival stage in Iowa City’s City Park will receive improvements to its ventilation and lighting upgrades to enhance the viewer and actor experience early next year. The Iowa City...

The Iowa City City Council listens to public comment during a City Council meeting in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Portion of Dubuque Street to be entirely reconstructed next spring

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 21, 2023

A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Washington Street and Iowa Avenue will be entirely reconstructed starting in spring 2024 and is expected to be completed by fall 2024. The Iowa...

Iowa football defensive linemen reach for the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 13 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2023

No. 17 Iowa @ Nebraska  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (42-24): Iowa – People don’t go to Nebraska to lose. They go there to leave. Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (38-28): Iowa – Kirk won’t...

Photo contributed by Kylie McDonald of Nathan McDonald.

Kid Captain Nathan McDonald journeys back to Iowa City to be on the other side of The Wave

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 21, 2023

Iowa football Kid Captain Nathan McDonald has defied expectations.  Being taken off chemotherapy at three years old in an attempt to let him live his life without treatment for a cancerous disease,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to referees nearby during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Nebraska on Friday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2023

The No. 17 Iowa football team ventures westward for a Black Friday matchup against division rival Nebraska. In spite of already claiming the Big Ten West title last week against Illinois, Iowa still...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 13 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden November 21, 2023

Pete Ruden's (20-13, $1,809) picks: Nebraska -1.5 This one comes down to motivation. At 9-2, with a spot in the Big Ten Championship already locked up, the Hawkeyes essentially have nothing to...

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga goes in for a block during a football game between Iowa and the Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022.  The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Five things to watch for in Iowa’s regular season-finale against Nebraska

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2023

1. New-look Nebraska  While the 2023 season was obviously less than perfect for the Cornhuskers, Friday will be their last chance to secure six wins for the first time since 2015. Under new head...

Maryland quarterback Reece Udinski attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 13 of the college football season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 21, 2023

Power Rankings  Ohio State – Don’t worry, the Big House is big, but it ain’t loud.  Michigan – There’s Michigan gear somewhere in my house. Still haven’t found any matches.  ...