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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 Soccer players huddle during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Sunday’s game marked Iowa’s Big 10 home opener. The Hawkeyes and the Fighting Illini tied 1-1.

Iowa soccer receives No. 5 seed for NCAA Tournament, set to host Bucknell in first round

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

Iowa women’s soccer hopes to continue its Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa earned a No. 5 seed and will host its first round matchup against No. 12 Bucknell on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Iowa...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Court approves UI acquisition of Mercy Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 6, 2023

The University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City was approved by the bankruptcy court Monday morning. The sale’s approval closes a prolonged saga in which the UI originally lost the auction...

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague speaks to the crowd during ‘Downtown at Sundown’ for a Juneteenth celebration in Iowa City on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Letter to the Editor | Who IC Mayor Teague supports for council and why not Laura Bergus

November 6, 2023

The Iowa City Council Election is on Tuesday, and I encourage everyone to vote. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to share who I am voting for and why. -Councilor Pauline Taylor (District...

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Ask the Artist | Eli Ward from ‘The Voice’

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor November 5, 2023

At just 21 years old, the former University of Iowa long-distance runner Eli Ward has accomplished more than many of his college-aged peers. Hailing from Waterloo, Illinois, Ward competed on season...

Voters get set up to vote on Election Day at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

Cómo votar

November 5, 2023

Votar en Persona El día de las elecciones personas pueden votar en persona. Votantes pueden encontrar su centro de votación a través del sitio web del auditor de su condado. Si vota en persona...

Patti Fields poses for a portrait at Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Oct. 31, 2023.

UI business school welcomes Patti Fields as new event coordinator

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 5, 2023

University of Iowa alum Patti Fields has returned to her Hawkeye roots as the new event coordinator for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Fields said her experience with nonprofits and work...

The Iowa volleyball team comes together to talk strategy during a volleyball match between Maryland and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 28, 2023. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa women’s volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes continue to struggle in Big Ten play with losses to Michigan and Michigan State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 5, 2023

The Iowa women’s volleyball team continues to struggle in Big Ten play.  With losses to Michigan and Michigan State over the weekend, the Hawkeyes remain the only team in the Big Ten without...

Iowa midfielder Sofia Bush celebrates during a soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeat the Terrapins, 5-0.

Iowa women’s soccer wins Big Ten Championship, earns automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 5, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team completed its Cinderella run. The Hawkeyes took home the Big Ten Tournament title on Sunday, beating No. 12 Wisconsin, 1-0, at Lower.com field in Columbus, Ohio.  The...

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Police investigate robbery at gunpoint near Burlington, Dubuque streets

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 5, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Police reported a robbery at gunpoint near Burlington Street and Dubuque Street, according to a Hawk Alert sent early Sunday morning. The alert,...

The Iowa mens wrestling team sit on the bleachers during the Iowa mens wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes dispatch California Baptist in season opener

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 5, 2023

The Iowa men’s wrestling team kicked off its 2023-24 season with a trip to Riverside, California, to take on the California Baptist Lancers. Despite some uncertainty with its starting lineup, Iowa...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a game-winning field goal during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Stevens secured the win with 14 seconds left in the game, kicking a 52-yard field goal. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Highlight to Watch: Drew Stevens’ 52-yard game-winning field goal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

With less than two minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Iowa needed to get within field goal range, and QB Deacon Hill and the offense did just that, taking the ball 37 yards, highlighted by a 23-yard...

Iowa celebrates a touchdown by Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Iowa had a total of 65 receiving yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Highlight to Watch: Addison Ostrenga’s first-career TD following blocked punt

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 5, 2023

It didn’t take long for the Hawkeyes to light up the scoreboard in the second half, as following a Northwestern three-and-out, Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson blocked his second punt of the...