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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoots the ball during the basketball game between Iowa Hawkeyes and North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Hawks 110-68.

Photos: Iowa Mens Basketball vs North Dakota

Sara Stumpff, Photojournalist November 8, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball defeated the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 110-68, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday.  The Hawkeyes will play against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday at 7 p.m.

Iowa City City Council candidate Josh Moe and mayor Bruce Teague hug during a watch party for Moe at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. According to current results, Moe was elected At-Large and placed second with 5,909 votes.

Photos: 2023 general election watch parties in Iowa City

DI Visuals Staff, Photojournalist November 8, 2023

Iowa City City Council and School Board Candidates held watch parties around Iowa City on Wednesday. Results for the races are currently unofficial but will be finalized over the next few weeks. Currently,...

Moira Weitz and Allie Kubik, Certified Nurse Midwives and owners of Rooted in Love Midwifery help Megan Swanson deliver her first baby in her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Weitz has been a practicing midwife for 19 years.

Midwives treat the growing maternal health desert in Iowa

Emily Nyberg, Visuals Editor November 8, 2023

After several hours in the Swanson family home, Midwife Moira Weitz crouched at the edge of the bed in the main bedroom. Weitz was advising soon-to-be father James Swanson on how to catch his baby...

Iowa guard Payton Sandfort attacks the rim during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 106-75. (Darren Chen/The Daily Iowan)

Payton Sandfort sparks the Hawkeyes to victory in season opener against North Dakota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Third-year forward Payton Sandfort led the Iowa men's basketball team with 21 points and nine rebounds as Iowa routed North Dakota, 110-68, in a historic season opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday.  Iowa’s...

An attendee is seen during Gov. Kim Reynolds’ public endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential election bid at the River Center in Des Moines on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

Photos: Kim Reynolds endorses Ron DeSantis in Des Moines

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist November 7, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his 2024 presidential run while at a rally at the River Center in Des Moines Monday night.  “We need someone who will fight for you, who puts...

Members raise posters showing the final amount raised during the University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s “Day to Dance Marathon” Power Hour at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The organization raised $253,695.30 during its 24-hour fundraising event.

UI Dance Marathon raises nearly $254,000 in donations for pediatric cancer

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The song “Livin’ on a Prayer” was one of many that rang through the Iowa Memorial Union’s international ballroom Tuesday night as students participated in the University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s...

Members dance during the University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s “Day to Dance Marathon” Power Hour at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The organization raised $253,695.30 during its 24-hour fundraising event.

Photos: UI Day to Dance Marathon Power Hour

Grace Smith, Photojournalist November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Dance Marathon organization hosted the “Day to Dance Marathon” Power Hour at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday. The organization raised $253,695.30 during its 24-hour...

Iowa City band Fishbait performs at The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Q&A | Fishbait

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor November 7, 2023

Fishbait is an Iowa City band with members J.J. Razor, Thomas Halligan, and Nathan Ward. The funk metal group’s first album was released on Oct. 28 and is available on streaming platforms. Fishbait...

Iowa City School Board candidate Mitchell Lingo talks with supporters while waiting for results at his Iowa City Council Candidate Josh Moe’s watch party at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City voters elect Abraham, Eastham, Lingo, and Williams for Iowa City school board seats

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 7, 2023

Molly Abraham, Charlie Eastham, Mitchell Lingo, and Lisa Williams gathered at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City Tuesday as they awaited their election results surrounded by friends and family. The room...

Iowa guard Dasonte Bowen looks to pass the ball during a men's exhibition basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Bowen led the team in assists with eight. Iowa defeated Truman State, 118-72.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats North Dakota, 110-68, behind accurate shooting and disruptive defense

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated North Dakota, 110-68, in the Hawkeyes’ season-opening game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. Getting off to a hot start from behind the arc, Iowa never...